Why Are Nigerian States So Poor?!

Why are Nigerian states so poor? Why are the 36 states not able to generate enough revenue to run their affairs independent of the federal government?

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[richardkeyen]

Sometimes I hate listening to these stories because it hurts me so much, no food, no good drinking water, no good paying jobs, no roads, yet some leader is concerned about how much you can steal, money that he cannot finish in two life times. Hopefully someday when we get into power we can make a change and shame them

[WILD_BYTE_Shorts]

I left the Nigerian Army in 2015 because I couldn’t stand the corruption, the way Boko Haram was handled, and so much more. It wasn’t just a job—it was a calling. But when the system itself became the enemy, I knew I had to walk away.

[artsbyoba]

This airport situation shows how short sighted our leaders are. If your state is the poorest in the country, you don't build airports. You build schools, hospitals, provide basic amenities and financial security for your people. Then decades later when most of them can afford plane tickets, you build them an airport.

[mahmudisiakazurmi]

The issues of zamfara state hurts me the most. Imagine a state so blessed with arable land and mineral resources squandering billions to build petty airports thats are useless to 80% of the masses. I wish i could be a governor one day, i’d show these people how to build a state like a company.

[sabinedouble]

I click the Like button before I even begin to listen because you deliver each and every time. Nigeria is not a poor country, but Nigerians are suffering as a result of extremely poor leadership 👎🏼😓🇳🇬❤️ Thank you once again my favourite investigative journalist Mr. Jude

[Themambaproject]

The book "The Animal Farm" applies to this story.

[onukwusinewton]

I remember Peter obi during his campaign hammering on the fact that “he wants to pull people out of poverty”.
How can the people patronize airports when they are poor? Dull leaders🤦🏽‍♂️

[jidefayase]

Oh Nigeria, it all seems so hopeless !!😢

[Philsgoal]

Thanks for this amazing video.
The solution is that we need an external auditor that can go through all the cash flow in Nigeria and send to jail any politicians found wanting

[industrynarrative]

As i always = National Treasure!

Insightful video 💯

[ChessSavage]

We need accountability and transparency if we want democracy to work in Nigeria.
For example, If a student learns various subjects through the term, there will be examinations at the end of the term, so i believe the government must explain all what theyve done in governing the people at the end of each year.

[blacaboki]

An animal farm - Nigeria 😢. Thank you JB💪

[ChessSavage]

I also believe that, the governors of those poor and insecure states have a knowledge about the insurgency going on in their states because it will enable them to embezzle public funds under the pretext of providing security

[eruditescholar]

This your content analysis is always educative and insightful.

How are wish you can step an inch beyond this platform by making majority of the citizens to known why they are leaving miserable life in the land full of honey and opportunities.

Kudos once again

[TreyMessiah]

Jude Bela,

I appreciate channels and video's like this, I am a black American, who is a descendant of enslaved Africans within the united states (And yes for those of you that are questioning I have checked my ancestry DNA and do have West African and Central African DNA, Mostly Nigerian tribal DNA) I consider myself an African Historian and African geopolitical enthusiast and enjoy combating the awful narrative of The African continent in a constructive and common sense matter, I wouldn't call myself an "Pan Africanist" But I do want to see the brothers and sisters of the continent do better and change the course and stability of the African continent, I believe that no black people can be respected unless the continent of Arica is respected.

As a black American historian I want to say thank you for showcasing the good and bad of Africa, African content creators must tell the stories of Africa and stop allowing people who are not of African origin to talk about Africa in a biased way. We need more channels like this, Also i want to encourage diaspora to take the time and study and learn more about the politics and social life style of the continent if you havent already, So when nature calls all of us can be on code and connected. I hope your channel thrives and succeed my brother and you are doing Good things.

[rsm]

My humble suggestions: First my friend you are doing an excellent and brave job most respect to your courage and bravery!!

I will suggest with the power of social media to advocate for your videos to be shared across board on TikTok Snapchat instagram and others in a condensed format since most citizen attention span is low,

Second I will advocate for an internal audit by a third party non affiliated with any government to be done on the EFCC level and state level and a transparent process should shown to Nigerian citizens

[TheKing]

If these problems are to be resolved Nigerians must start standing

[adetonafola]

I can't even thank you enough for doing this great work.

[AyomideAderibigbe-xptr]

Omo, this one burst my mind. 0 passengers in a calendar year 😢 on a state property, totally failed investment. Thank you Jude For this amazing content.

[iheanyichukwunyenke]

well done brother. History will be kind to you for educating and documenting all of these. Well done