Misplaced Prorities of the Nigerian Government

The Federal as well State governments recently rewarded the victorious super eagles. The  Eagles have amassed about  900 million naira so far with the breakdown as follows Federal Government -150 million naira, Lagos state government -59 millon naira, Delta state government- 81 million naira, Aliko Dangote  -130 million naira,Mike Adenuga – 160 million naira,Emeka Offor and 3 other business moguls- 320 million naira.The players deserve all the honours and cash rewards they are getting barring in mind that the Nigerian nation and Nigerian Football Federation will abandon them once they are injured or feel they are not useful in any capacity to the nation again. Past experiences of   past and still active super eagles players attest to this.At least the players did not embezzle the millions they truly worked for it unlike our administrators across various sectors.
 The Nigerian government is callous and a hypocritical  one because they always claim there is no more to spend to better the lives of its citizens where did the millions  of naira suddenly surface from !We need answers from our government. Nigerians  across all facets have been denied their basic rights in terms of living standards and infrastructure.The national minimium  wage is yet to be solved,pensions of senior citizens who have served the nation meritoriously are being denied them,unemployment rate is getting higher daily and government has not provide the necessary infrastructure to enhance living conditions of the citizens.In terms of employment generation there are opportunities in the agricultural sector which has been neglected since the discovery of crude oil.The vast revenue which can be realised have not been tapped. Farm settlement scheme of chief Obafemi Awolowo can be replicated to enhance food sufficiency,only Governor Mimiko of Ondo state is doing that. Vast land is just laying fallow and being wasted across the nation. In the agricultural sector there are opportunities in production,processing,storage,packaging,marketing,bye-products etc.
  Nigeria also have vast tourism potentials which is untapped and which can generate employment and revenue. Kenya and South Africa generate over a billion dollars yearly from their tourist sites. Nigerian government can also invest in sports, create employment for youths and also generate money from it.There are many talented youths in the country who only needs encouragement, motivation and training to bring honours for the country. Segun Odegbami with his sports secondary school, Clemens Westerhoff with his football academy  and Pepsi football academy have recognized the potential in this. Government can go into public-private partnership which is in vogue across the world and develop this sectors.The government should provide enabling environment for this in terms of finance,land,equipment and facilities. It is time our government at all levels to place their priorities right.