overseas for my uncle’s upkeep in Middlesbrough polytechnic from the proceeds of her sale of fruits and traditional soap in Benin City. Growing up was far better those days for most people who didn’t own cars than for many of those who own jeeps these days.
Suffice it to say then that the generation of Nigerians born and bred between 1963 and 1983 are the biggest witnesses and partakers of change ever in Nigeria’s history. They experienced the change from Pounds, Shillings and Pence, to Naira and kobo; Driving on the left to driving on the right of the road; old national anthem to a new one and a brand new National Pledge that was non-existent before 1977. The generation also saw or experienced the civil war, even as toddlers and saw virtually all the military coups in Nigeria till date. They saw also the change of administration of Nigeria from 3 or 4 regions to 12 states, 19, 21, and now 36 states.
But how are things today? I do not honestly think I should write about that: the contrast is glaring.
Born on November 24 1965 in Lagos, Nigeria. Graduated with a B.Sc (Honours) degree in Psychology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 1991. Has had stints in management and construction. Currently involved in Oil and Gas Consultancy
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