Nigeria is 60-notwithstanding all that she has experienced as a country. For a few, it is an opportunity to hit the road in bright dresses for a fair to display what numerous a pundit have depicted as our proclivity for ostentatiousness. To other people, it is a chance to jump on our knees, express gratitude toward The Almighty for presenting to us this far as a unified country and, from that point, ponder our convoluted excursion to adulthood. 

How have we fared? Have we baffled our ancestors? Is it accurate to say that we are more intentional as we were at Independence? Are our adolescents upbeat? Are the older folks grinning? What is the condition of our foundation? Is it accurate to say that we are pleased with our vote based system? Is the world abandoning us? How long will our early stage troubles last? When will our security challenges subside? When are we going to completely recuperate from the horrendous impacts of COVID-19 that has managed our reality a deadly blow? These are a portion of the numerous inquiries at the forefront of my thoughts as I considered Nigeria's Diamond Anniversary. 

Everything started here at the old Race Course, Tafawa Balewa Square on that stormy October 1, 1960 morning. Lagos filled in as the support of our sway and the capital of Nigeria as a protectorate, at that point a republic (from 1914 to 1991). The extraordinary geology of Lagos – its islands, shoals and tidal ponds; our heterogeneous nature as a town that is the blend of societies – has situated our state for its influential position in the monetary, political, social and social improvement of our incredible nation. What began as a fishing town on an island has transformed into a flourishing seaport and megacity. 

Lagos is not, at this point the country's political capital, yet it is without a doubt its business and money related motor room. For sure, it is West Africa's business operational hub. Lagos contributes 30% of Nigeria's GDP and holds no under 80% of the nation's modern limit. This is very surprising, considering the way that Lagos is home to 10% of Nigeria's 200 million+ populace on a landmass speaking to under 1% of our extraordinary Nation. 

Acknowledging early that drawn out interest in basic framework is a characteristic piece of financial turn of events, Lagos spearheaded many key ventures, for example, the early rail travel framework, which yielded a comparing development in urbanization along the line of the railroad on which towns, for example, Ebute-Metta, Yaba, Surulere, Ijora, Ikeja and Agege, grew. We saw the populace blast of the 1970s because of the development in the oil business. This flagged a change in perspective in our set of experiences – a period which opened up our beach front city with the flood of thousands of individuals looking for greener fields and occupations in the oil business just as the development of a social lodging program. It was the crystallization of a thought that would proceed to characterize the very substance of life in the rambling city – the hot pursue for "The Lagos Dream". 

As far back as the 80s, with rising joblessness measurements, we had perceived the need to amplify the open doors natural in a city-state, for example, our own by expanding the plentiful monetary potential and outfitting human capital for better development. The street to completing this was a devoted will to create substitute ventures in agribusiness, innovation, cordiality and amusement, among others, just as in the casual segment. Our establishing vision of a megacity in which there are open doors for all, paying little mind to race and shading, stays solid. 

Today, a populace of more than 21 million inhabitants is proof of the exceptional rate at which Africa's biggest city is developing. Our metropolitan impressions over the most recent 60 years give a window into the urbanization of Lagos, representing an account of the social, monetary, ecological and political components that have proportionally molded our city. Exploration proposes that these progressions might be nothing contrasted with what we will observer in the following 60 years. Keeping up the current development and relocation rates, Lagos could turn into the world's biggest city, home to 85 or 100 million individuals. 

How are we ready to additional cow Nigeria through the following many years of her freedom? We should look to the essential columns which characterize great administration in any majority rule government. Our organization consolidated this to six cardinal files of improvement specific to Lagos State, yet versatile to any city of the world, specifically: Traffic Management and Transportation; Health and Environment; Education and Technology; Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy; Entertainment and Tourism; Security and Governance. These are exemplified in the abbreviation T.H.E.M.E.S. Plan for a Greater Lagos. 

What do you see when you close your eyes and envision the Nigeria of things to come, say 5, 10, 20, 50, 60 or even 100 years from now? This is simply the inquiry I pose to every day in the release of my obligations and in executing arrangements which are intended to be adjusted for a world past our current conditions and real factors. The litmus test for any game-plan is to unbiasedly answer whether an approach would be good for our youngsters and ages yet unborn. 

Afro-futurism is an idea that is to a great extent forming improvements around the landmass, Nigeria comprehensive. As we continued looking for a similarity to what an idealistic African culture would resemble (our own one of a kind Wakanda on the off chance that you like), Lagos is making great steps in the vehicle and lodging areas. These are the two behemoths which regularly present incredible difficulties to a city with a rambling populace, for example, our own. A portion of the needs of my organization are arrangements which oblige individuals and move them proficiently starting with one spot then onto the next, essentially diminishing lost efficiency time related with current drive difficulties. 

The Lagos Light Rail framework is one of such tasks which will reclassify our driving experience and update the whole vehicle framework. Gathering exercises from the railroad activities of old and injecting super current innovation, this will open up Lagos more than ever, facilitating the development of individuals and merchandise inside the city. We are in the last period of conveying the 27km Blue Line, which associates Marina in the core of the city with Okokomaiko on the edges. It is set for trial in December 2021. This will make ready for the Red Line from Agbado-Marina and six other arranged courses, which are important for our vehicle masterplan. The fate of transportation is the capacity to associate from inverse sides of the territory to Lagos Island in minutes. This won't just decidedly affect the simplicity of working together inside Lagos, yet advance improved interstate trade with better open doors for all. 

We are benefiting as much as possible from our special geography by putting forcefully in an operational water transport framework. Workers are being carried across Lagos streams along different courses, involving Ikorodu, Ebute-Ero, Apapa, CMS, Ikoyi and Ajah, with LAGFERRY administrations. We dispatched 14 pontoons recently and are set to twofold the armada before the finish of first quarter of 2021. We stretched out the mission to security of travelers by eliminating water hyacinth from the water channels and making route courses using directional balls. These are totally equipped towards facilitating the weight on our streets. 

We as of late hailed off the 13.68km long BRT hallway from Oshodi-Abule Egba, which has radically decreased travel time from a normal two hours during top periods to around 30 minutes. This is notwithstanding an overhauled e-tagging framework, which will be incorporated into the BRT, LAGFERRY and Light Rail administrations. Recognizing the requirement for organization in fulfilling the need for driving administrations, we have drawn in ride-hailing organizations to create administrative rules which satisfy this need and organize security of travelers. These are completely pointed toward improving the public driving experience and expanding efficiency of a normal Lagosian. 

Terrible things happen in Nigeria. We have lost the present and we want to lose the future. I just left Transcorp Hotel Abuja after my news analysis at Arise News TV. As I stepped to the lobby of the hotel, I saw a bevy of pretty young girls in their early 20s crowded in a corner. There were all skimpily dressed as if there were commercial sex workers. The time was 10.30pm. 

One of them rushed to greet me. “Good evening sir”. She was one of my students. I recognized her clearly because she had a slight disability and I paid attention to make sure she followed the coursework. I was shocked. I recognized three of those hotly dressed pretty young girls as fresh graduates of my department. 

What are they all coming to do at this kind of Hotel at this hour and dressed in this manner? Of course, I think I know what it is. A Nigerian politician or man of means have arranged them for his pleasure and those of his friends and acquaintances. Everyday, our girls are disoriented by these politicians who have neither shame nor conscience because they have access to power and money. 

We pride ourselves that we have a large youth population and that is a huge asset. But the truth is that we have a large hardware. The software is highly corrupted. Why do we intend to organize these adolescents into the life of immorality? 

This reminds me of the experience I had as a special adviser to senate president. Once we went to open a new government house built by a Governor in one of the southeast states. The Governor arranged a special reception for us. When we got to the venue of the so-called reception, I wa shocked. Tens of very young girls sourced from the nearby university - between 17-22 years- were already dancing with top government officials. I screamed and accosted the majority leader of the State House of Assembly. He boldly answered “Man Sammy, these adolescents are our counterparts”. Wow. What? I requested to be taken back to the hotel. That was the end of the reception for me. I couldn’t believe that someone will arrange first year students for an entourage that has the Senate President and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. We are finished. 

These politicians have done more harms than you can imagine. They have destroyed the economy. They have destroyed infrastructure. They have also destroyed the morality and the viability of our human capital. How can such young girls who are debased that early rise up to be moral champions of tomorrow? How? Pretty difficult.

*Me: This is our sad reality 😭😭😭*

Ghana is a country in West Africa. Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. The population is about 29.77 million as at 2018.  The President is none other than the great Nana Akufo-Addo.

Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan nation to break free from colonial rule. Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana's economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.

Gulf of Guinea. It is surrounded (clockwise, from the west) by Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo. Ghanahas ten regions: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Central, Eastern, Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Volta too.

How rich is Ghana?

Ghana is Africa's second-biggest gold producer (after South Africa) and second-largest cocoa producer. It is also rich in diamonds, manganese ore, bauxite, and oil.

Is Ghana safe?

Ghana is a very safe, stable country with very low crime levels compared to many other countries though they claim people migrate to the country illegally to start doing business. 

Most Ghanaian ladies drool over Nigerian men and prefer them to their men, we are yet to know the reason behind this.

Some facts about Ghana:

 1. Ghana was the first country in West Africa to gain independence from their colonial masters, the British. The weird fact about Ghana is independence was gain by a group of black people, the British never thought could come together to achieve anything. Well done, freedom fighters.

 2. The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaianspredominantly inhabit the republic of Ghana, and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 20 million people as of 2013. Native Ghanaians make up 85.4% of the total population.

 3. According to William the truck driver Ghanaians are happy because everyone is friendly and everyone is friendly, because they live a lifestyle committed to the purpose of Jesus, God, Allah, or what ever being they chose to put their faith in.

 4. Some inhabitants of present Ghana had ancestors linked with the medieval Ghana. This can be traced down to the Mande and Voltaic peoeple of Northern Ghana--Mamprussi,Dagomba and the Gonja.

 5.Historically, we can confidently say the Ashanti'sare by far the richest sect of Ghanaians by birth. Born into riches, they are destined for wealth by inheritance. Many Ashanti's acquire their starting capital from their fathers and forefathers.