The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has warned that corruption, poor infrastructure and the mass exodus of skilled workers are undermining the country’s future.
COSFAN president, Dr Ekundayo Samuel, told reporters that governance failures and the decline of education were at the heart of Nigeria’s challenges. He criticised a political culture that confers honours on leaders despite integrity concerns, saying it reflects a widening gap between politicians and citizens.
Dr Samuel said the education system was being weakened by political interference and inadequate funding, with many lecturers forced to rely on personal resources to support research and teaching. He also described unreliable electricity supply as a false measure of progress, warning that Nigeria lacked the industrial hubs needed to drive development. He linked the increasing emigration of professionals and academics to these systemic failings and urged urgent reform.
“The window to address these issues is closing,” he said, calling for decisive action to restore merit and integrity in public life. The association’s intervention comes as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 elections, with governance and economic performance expected to dominate the debate.
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