In late 1983, one of the most powerful politicians in Nigeria was tipped off about a military coup. The man packed up his family and ran to France. Shortly after the advent of General Buhari's regime, many Nigerians were shocked to learn of the sudden death of the man due to a "mere" malaria. Unknown to them however, the French doctors had no clues as to how to treat the man's "mysterious" tropical disease. The lesson from that incident is simple: A time will always come when even the most powerful individuals can be brought to their knees and humbled in a most unexpected situation.
With COVID19, such a time has come in a very poetic manner for the few privileged Nigerians who are now stuck in a country they have mismanaged, looted and deprived of functioning hospitals, regular supply of electricity, good roads and other basic infrastructures.
Now, like the poor masses, the powerfully rich Nigerians have also begun to cry. Private jets, exotic cars, huge mansions and lots of cash have since been rendered useless in the face of a "mere" Corona virus.
With COVID19, such a time has come in a very poetic manner for the few privileged Nigerians who are now stuck in a country they have mismanaged, looted and deprived of functioning hospitals, regular supply of electricity, good roads and other basic infrastructures.
Now, like the poor masses, the powerfully rich Nigerians have also begun to cry. Private jets, exotic cars, huge mansions and lots of cash have since been rendered useless in the face of a "mere" Corona virus.
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