Postmodern Nigeria: A Socio-Economic Analysis

The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backwards taking an egg from its back. It expresses the importance of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present in order to make positive progress. This book is a symbol of that it draws on historical knowledge to help the reader decipher the potential economic and social future of Nigeria. The first chapter looks at the communication language of Nigerian’s and how this influences how we react to situations. The second chapter looks broadly at terrorism focusing on the economic theory of asymmetric information. The third chapter emphases on policing policies looking at its historical evolution from the colonial era. The fourth chapter analyses the importance of Christianity in the entrenchment of colonial power in Nigeria. The fifth chapter explores the military era in Nigeria and its effect on education. The sixth chapter gives a simplified explanation of economic trade. The seventh chapter assesses the Agriculture sector in Nigeria and the final chapter analyses Foreign aid as a neo-colonial tool.