Crises like Covid-19 separate real leaders from mere office holders
Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari (seated) and his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari in 2017. Kyari has tested positive for Covid-19. PHOTO | NIGERIAN STATE HOUSE | SUNDAY AGHAEZE | AFP
In a few short years, the Muhammadu Buhari administration in Nigeria budgeted about $14 million for the presidential villa clinic, $100 million to renovate the national assembly, $400 million on national assembly members and $500 million to revive the ancient Nigerian Television Authority.
One could ask: How many hospitals could this money have built across the country. Hospitals? Why should they think that far? At the slightest irritation they would get on their private jets and travel abroad.
