Perhaps a little history will bring this into proper perspective.Prior to 1884, there was no Nigeria. This arrangement was bound to bring and indeed brought about problems of integration and forging of a true national identity. The national anthem itself took note of the diversity, part of which reads: “Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand”. First RepublicThe First Republic, 1960 – 1966 witnessed rapid development in all areas raising that a nation Nigeria would metamorphose from the state. Our universities are now local universities with local teachers providing local certificates for local consumption.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2018 03:56 UTC