Nigeria's Golden Jubilee

Nigeria marks the 50th anniversary of its independence this week but many of its people are asking... how much is there to celebrate on this Golden Jubilee? Over the past half century the nation has seen a devastating civil war, numerous military coups and millions of its people still live below the poverty line. So how do Nigerians feel on this anniverary and what are the main sucesses, failures and most pressing future challenges for the nation? To find out more, Susy Hodges asked Archbishop John Onaiyekan of Abuja for his assessment....

"the mood in Nigeria is not so clear. The official line of the government of course is up-beat and we are celebrating the Golden Jubilee, 50 years of independence, and all the wonderful things we have achieved... on the other hand you hear a lot from the ordinary peopel on the street, specially the youth "what is there to celebrate?", "things are not going well..."

"...that which weighs most heavily on the country has been the fact that the nation has not had time to develop its democratic institutions in a consistent and progressive manner..."

"I do not think that violence will break out. What I'm afraid of is that once again, this small group of people will simply determine who will rule us..."

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