Nigeria is marking 66 years of independence, a journey that has seen the country grow in population, infrastructure, technology and institutions.
But despite these changes, many Nigerians continue to struggle with issues such as the rising cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and poor access to basic services.
A public affairs analyst recently described Nigeria’s experience as “quantitative expansion without quality,” raising questions about whether the country’s growth over the years has translated into meaningful improvements in the lives of its citizens.
Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at Nigeria at 66, what has changed since independence, what the country has achieved, and why growth has not always translated into a better quality of life for many Nigerians.