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Nigeria’s Economy @ 65: How We Missed the Boat!

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, economists, policy analysts, and stakeholders are reflecting on the country’s economic journey — and the consensus is sobering. Despite vast natural resources, Africa’s most populous nation is grappling with slow growth, high inflation, rising debt, and persistent unemployment.

Experts argue that successive administrations failed to diversify beyond oil, missing opportunities to build strong manufacturing, agriculture, and technology-driven sectors. Policies were often reactive rather than strategic, leading to capital flight, infrastructural decay, and widespread poverty.

Nigeria, once hailed as a future economic powerhouse, now struggles to attract foreign investment amid insecurity, weak institutions, and policy inconsistency. At 65, analysts say the nation’s story is one of unfulfilled potential, warning that without bold reforms in governance, industrialization, and education, the country risks widening inequality and deepening economic stagnation.

Citizens, however, remain hopeful. Many believe that with accountability, innovation, and visionary leadership, Nigeria can still reclaim its promise as the “giant of Africa.”