Pays tribute to democracy heroes, NAS martyrs
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt
Former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, has said Nigeria’s challenges are not rooted in a lack of understanding of its problems but in the failure to build and strengthen democratic institutions.
Alaibe said institutions established to hold those in power accountable have often been deliberately weakened, making justice a privilege for many Nigerians rather than an inalienable right.
He also identified tribalism as one of the country’s greatest obstacles, warning that until it is addressed, Nigeria will continue to grapple with recurring national challenges.
