A Nigeria political scientist, Professor Ibrahim Jibrin has affirmed that Nigeria was good to him and his generation.
Speaking on the challenges faced by younger ones, in terms of the economy, health, access to affordable education among others, Jibrin said he comes from a generation that enjoyed the nation.
Born in 1954, Jibrin reflects on Nigeria as he celebrates his 70th birthday.
Expressing gratitude for some of the opportunities offered to him and his generation by Nigeria, Jibrin said the quality of education was high during his time.
Unlike what is obtainable at the moment, the Professor also noted that from primary school to tertiary education, there was scholarship available for all who took the path of academics.
He said, “Well, thank God, it’s been a good journey. In a sense, I come from a generation that Nigeria was good to. Our education at that time was of a very high quality, including for us who were children of the poor.
“From secondary school and university, we were given government scholarships, and after university, you were guaranteed a job. So, we thank God for His mercies,” Jibrin stated.
He also appreciated Nigeria to giving him more than he could have imagined in his youthful days.
He said, “We thank Nigeria for all the efforts in training us, giving us jobs, and making us good citizens. I’m not sure the present generation has all those privileges we had, but I think it’s been a good life,” he added.
