Nigeria's Future: Insights from 2006 Scenario Building

The article discusses the ongoing debate about Nigeria's future, focusing on leadership and the economy. It references a scenario-building exercise conducted in November 2006 by a team of 35 Nigerians, including notable figures such as Father Matthew Hassan Kukah and Pat Utomi, under the auspices of LEAP Africa, founded by Ndidi Nwunneli.

The team created four scenarios for Nigeria by 2025: Parambulator, Shine Your Eye, Jaga Jaga Republic, and We Don Win, emphasizing the need for fundamental change and significant leaps in societal and economic transformation. The scenarios remain relevant as Nigeria approaches 2026, with the questions raised still applicable to the current political landscape and President Bola Tinubu's leadership.

The African Leadership Institute, which collaborated with LEAP Africa, reiterated the importance of thinking beyond immediate challenges to shape a better future for Nigeria.