Fashola condemns ‘Nigeria should not happen to me’ comments

Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has condemned the use of the popular phrase, “May Nigeria not happen to me” by many Nigerians who are disenchanted with the country.

He rather. called for a positive outlook to address reservations about the country with less negative criticism.

The former Lagos State governor who was a guest on a Channels Television’s Independence anniversary programme, “Empowering Tomorrow themed: A New Vision for Nigeria” on Monday, called on Nigerians to stop focusing only on Nigeria’s flaws but also put emphasis on its strengths and assets and use them to inspire hope.