A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has called for an urgent restructuring of Nigeria before the 2027 general elections to avert the country from falling into a failed state.
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Though Jega disagreed with the notion that Nigeria is already a failed state, he warned that this may become a reality if the nation doesn’t provide for the security, welfare, and basic needs of its citizens.
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He stated this while reaffirming his position on the state of the country’s political economy during a lecture titled, “Safeguarding Nigeria’s Future: Prioritizing Citizen’s Welfare and Security Amidst Challenges,” delivered at the maiden convocation of the Bauchi State University, Gadau.
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The former INEC chair said, “I don’t believe Nigeria is a failed state but we must realise that Nigeria is a failing state and if we put it in jeopardy and don’t safeguard it, then the worst can happen.
