Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Olufemi Okunnu, has criticized Nigeria's political elite for lacking a spirit of sacrifice. Okunnu argued that Nigerian political leaders lack the ability to produce good leadership, as they often take advantage of the masses instead of supporting them. He criticized the rising poverty, rising government costs, and lack of capital projects. Okunnu also lamented the state of insecurity in Nigeria, stating that kidnappings and trespassing by herdsmen are commonplace. He called on political leaders to defend the fundamental right of every citizen to move around the country without hindrance and to live or reside and work in any part of the country.