Written by Leon Usigbe, AbujaSaturday, 30 June 2012 Share THE Presidency has rejected the ranking of Nigeria among failed states in Africa by the Fund For Peace [FFP], with a warning to Nigerians to be wary of taking such rankings hook, line and sinker.
Presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, told Saturday Tribune on Friday that there was no basis to describe the country as a failed state, especially considering the indices applied by the organisation to reach its conclusion.
According to him, "there is always a danger of presumption and wrong assumptions with regards to assessments that are done by parachute analysts who are not really familiar with the situation on the ground."
Noting that Nigerians should also be suspicious of "rankings that are based on formulaic indicators," Abati said the rating was ridiculous as it was untrue.
He observed that a look at the key indicators upon, which FFP made its conclusion, showed that it was based on "uneven development, factions elite and group grievance," noting that the country was being classified as a failed state because of ethnic, religious and regional disparities."
He said these were political issues which could not make the country.
The Presidential spokesman, whoever, pointed out that Nigeria had a lesson to learn from the Fund's classification to do away with factors such as elite factionalisation, religious and ethnic bickering.
For more details, follow this link to read our Features page titled "AGAIN, NIGERIA RANKED 14TH FAILED COUNTRY"
P.S DON'T HATE ME BCOZ OF WHAT COMES OUT OF MY MOUTH, I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT MYSELF, SO phyukOFF..
Posted: at 1-07-2012 02:16 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
NO! I disagree with the ranking,they should have been at least in the top 5. @ mr spokesman you can say whatever to suit yourself and that of your colleagues, but the facts are obvious.
Posted: at 1-07-2012 11:01 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
True true we are at the last position abi the 1st on the list of failed states, but we bribed our way to 14th place. Clap for our corrupt official, them try for us!!!
Posted: at 1-07-2012 11:08 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
prince775 at 1-07-2012 11:24 AM (12 years ago) (m)
Nigeria should obviously be No 2 after Somalia and may God punish that presidential spokesman Abati or whatever his name is for denying the truth. Anyway I stand for division until i die. phyuk Nigeria! phyuk everything about Nigeria and phyuk anyone who still support one Nigeria.
Posted: at 1-07-2012 11:24 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
jeromchis at 1-07-2012 12:05 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: prince775 on 1-07-2012 11:24 AM
Nigeria should obviously be No 2 after Somalia and may God punish that presidential spokesman Abati or whatever his name is for denying the truth. Anyway I stand for division until i die. fcuk Nigeria! fcuk everything about Nigeria and fcuk anyone who still support one Nigeria.
What do we do bro,,splitting Nigeria is the only solution We can not go any further in a genetic confuse state like Nigeria Lets use the invasion of mobile communications in niaja How MTN overcharged us,but when other companies came There where competition,,like wise what this nation needs We shouldn't be afraid over starting up again,,lets take responsibility Of whatever we come up with,,without blaming it on any tribe Or white men,,i mourn everyday for the place i found myself
Posted: at 1-07-2012 12:05 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
franklinus1 at 1-07-2012 12:30 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Abeg this people Ranking is meaning less. even if our country is worst than any other country in the world is not yours business is our business. don't worry it is bad that bring good without bad they will not be anything called good. i hope Nigeria issue will soon be a things of pass. God will see us through one day that is my prayer. and you people that are Ranking should leave our country alone. will are bless.
Posted: at 1-07-2012 12:30 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
richiestone at 1-07-2012 12:38 PM (12 years ago) (m)
I also thought Nigeria would have ranked number one, they tryed for second unite. Dr reuben you are in denial, you do not deserved to be presidential spokeman.
Posted: at 1-07-2012 12:38 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
prince775 at 1-07-2012 12:51 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: jeromchis on 1-07-2012 12:05 PM
What do we do bro,,splitting Nigeria is the only solution We can not go any further in a genetic confuse state like Nigeria Lets use the invasion of mobile communications in niaja How MTN overcharged us,but when other companies came There where competition,,like wise what this nation needs We shouldn't be afraid over starting up again,,lets take responsibility Of whatever we come up with,,without blaming it on any tribe Or white men,,i mourn everyday for the place i found myself
my brother i think we definitely have to fight again for libration period. nothing good will ever come out of one nigeria.
Posted: at 1-07-2012 12:51 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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