Nigeria facing institutional adolescence at 66, says cleric

Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary comes with a sobering reminder from cleric Dr Rasheed Akinbile, who has declared that the country is in an "institutional adolescence" and must now focus on shaping its national character. Akinbile, Founder and Spiritual Master of the Caring and Sharing Sufi Centre, urged Nigerians to reflect on the nation's growth since independence and the challenges that lie ahead.

He identified three critical areas for the country to address: the peaceful transfer of political power, feeding the population while retaining young talent, and building a common national identity.

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