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Follow to uncover the hidden germs, facts and mysteries of Nigeria, Africa and the world.. Follow me as I journey down memory lane on an adventurous time travel to the historical past of Nigeria through narrating historical event that lead to this formation, exploitation and demise of Nigeria.
HEY DO YOU KNOW?.............FACTS TELLING.....
FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT NIGERIA!!!
28/06/2024
COMBATING NEO-COLONIALISM
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Resistance and Alternatives Economic Diversification Efforts: Nigeria is striving to diversify its economy beyond oil, investing in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing to reduce dependency on foreign markets and MNCs.
Regional Cooperation: Nigeria is an active member of regional organizations like the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), working to strengthen regional integration and reduce external dependency
Civil Society and Activism: Nigerian civil society organizations and activists are increasingly vocal about neocolonial practices, advocating for policies that prioritize local development and self-reliance.
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AND TO HELP ABORT THIS BAD GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA BY ITS OWN PEOPLE.
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27/06/2024
THE TRUE REASON FOR NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC DECLINE AND FAILURE AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE.
........NEO-COLONIALISM.........
Neocolonialism highlights the complexities of post-colonial independence, where formal sovereignty does not necessarily translate into full economic, political, or cultural autonomy.
Addressing neocolonial influences requires a multifaceted approach, including economic diversification, stronger regulatory frameworks, and fostering local industries and cultures.
EEFECT OF NEO-COLONIALISM
(1). Economic Dependence: which leads to MNCs like Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, have substantial influence over Nigeria's economy and policies, extracting resources while providing limited benefits to local communities. Trade Imbalances: (exports raw materials (primarily oil) while importing finished goods), creating a dependency on foreign markets and technologies.
(2). Debt and Financial Influence: Nigeria owes significant debts to international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The conditions attached to loans often require Nigeria to adopt neoliberal policies that may not align with its developmental needs.
(3). Political Influence: Foreign aid often comes with strings attached, influencing Nigeria's domestic and foreign policies. Donor countries and international organizations may push for governance reforms that align with their interests rather than Nigeria’s.
(4). Social and Cultural Impact (Cultural Imperialism): Western media, education systems, and cultural products have a significant impact on Nigerian society, shaping cultural norms and values. This can lead to the erosion of indigenous cultures and traditions.
(5). Brain Drain: Many educated Nigerians emigrate to Western countries in search of better opportunities, leading to a loss of skilled professionals in critical sectors like healthcare and education.
REMARK
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Understanding neocolonialism in Nigeria requires examining the intersections of economic, political, and cultural dynamics, and recognizing the ongoing efforts to challenge and transform these structures for more equitable development
26/06/2024
PART 2: The Abeokuta Women's Revolt
THE EMERGENCE OF ABEOKUTA WOMEN'S RIOT
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As a result of the oppressive tax conditions, the Abeokuta Women's Union (AWU) emerged under the leadership of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, she was joined in the leadership by her niece-in-law Grace Eniola Soyinka.
The AWU, "an explicitly political organization uniting the working class market women and middle class women like Ransome-Kuti and Soyinka, was designed to challenge both colonial rule and the patriarchal structure.
In order to end the taxation regime, the AWU wrote "proposals to replace the flat rate tax on women. The women of the AWU were effective organizers, who fought against the colonial government, with different types of resistance tactics. Many women refused to pay the tax and either ended up in jail or fined.
However, the Abeokuta Women's Union did not relent in their efforts and continued to send out several petitions to the Alake of Abeokuta between August 1946 and May 1947.
On 5 October 1946, an AWU delegation met with the Alake but there was still no result. The situation took a turn for the worse when the Alake increased "the flat-rate tax on women, an action supported by the British resident.
It was then that the AWU began their mass protests, such as marching outside the king's palace and demanding the abolishment of direct taxation. "In mid- October 1946, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti led nearly a thousand women in a march to the palace to protest the increase.
The response from the colonial authorities was brutal. They deployed tear gas and administered beatings on the women.
Despite the dangerous circumstances, the AWU continued to protest and released a document called the AWU's Grievances in 1947 that detailed all their accusations against the Alake.
The protest resulted in the government authorities promising the women that "taxation would be suspended and the final decisions on the issue communicated to them within three days." Unfortunately, this turned out to be another empty promise "as more assaults were committed and more arrests made." Undaunted, the women organized another protest. Once again on 8 December, "over ten thousand women camped outside the palace, refusing to leave until all the women who had been arrested were released.
They left the palace on the 10th when the incarcerated women were released." After this incident, the AWU continued to send their petitions to the British administration and eventually they claimed victory. On 3 January 1949,
The Abeokuta Women's Union had been victorious in colonial Nigeria, but did not stop there. The women continued to advocate for women's rights in Nigeria and play a role in Nigerian nationalist movements. The group emerged as one of the first proto-nationalist feminist activist groups in Nigeria. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti would go on to serve as both a political leader and a titled chieftain in the colonial era.
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The Abeokuta Women's Revolt
(also called the Egba Women's Tax Riot).
PART 1
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The Abeokuta Women's Revolt was a resistance movement led by the Abeokuta Women's Union (AWU) in the late 1940s against the imposition of unfair taxation by the Nigerian colonial government. The women of Abeokuta believed that, under colonialism, their economic roles were declining, while their taxes were increasing.
TAXATION ORIGIN IN ABEOKUTA
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It was not until the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914 that the colonial government gained ground in the disruption of Abeokuta's relative independence.
After the incorporation of Abeokuta into their colonial umbrella, the colonial officials faced difficulties with a significant decline in revenue following the cost associated with war.
This made colonial officials request that the colonial office allow the imposition of direct taxation but the request was refused.
In order to alleviate the decline in revenue, local officials began imposing sanitary fines, which largely affected farm and market women. These fines were for violations such as failing to sweep the outside of women's houses and the likes.
Eventually, the fines were found to be illegal and were abolished. On 1 January 1918, Abeokuta residents began paying taxes. From the tax proposal's, Egba women were considered separate from the men.
The taxation model was influenced by pre-colonial Yoruba culture, which did not recognize women as different from men, and therefore expected women to generate income independently from men.
Six months after the imposition of tax, a revolt occurred in Abeokuta, known as the Adubi war. The revolt consisted of thirty thousand rebels destroying much of the railway and telegraphs lines south of Abeokuta along with the murder of an European trading agent and a high-ranking Egba chief.
After the colonial government quelled the revolt, it made some minor structural and collection changes, but did not remove the tax on women.
........TO BE CONTINUED.........
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GOD BLESS NIGERIA.
Intel HuB
REIGNITING THE FLAME OF ACTIVISM IN THE HEARTS OF NIGERIANS.
Today's post, is in memory of a name, never to be forgotten by the Ogoni people, and Nigerians at large.
Kenule Beeson Tsaro-Wiwa, widely known as Ken Saro-Wiwa, was a prominent human rights activist ,who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of the Ogoni people, and for the environmental protection in Nigeria’s Niger-Delta region.
His tragic ex*****on by the Abacha military regime in November 1995, was one that sparked great criticism in the international space, and also marked a pivotal moment in the global human rights agenda worldwide.
First, let have a little knowledge of the life of this great hero.
Ken was born on October 10, 1941. He was married to Maria Saro-Wiwa, and had five children, who grew up with their mother in the United Kingdom, while he remained in Nigeria. They include, Ken Wiwa, Noo Saro-Wiwa, who are both journalists and writers, Zina Saro-Wiwa, a journalist and filmmaker, Singto Saro-Wiwa, and Adele Saro-Wiwa.
Ken Saro-Wiwa, was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist, who was a member of the Ogoni people, an ethnic minority in Nigeria, whose homeland, The Ogoni land in the Niger Delta, has been targeted for crude oil extraction since the 1950s, and has suffered extreme environmental damage, from decades, of indiscriminate-petroleum waste dumping.
Ken Saro-Wiwa dedicated his life to fighting against environmental degradation, and for the survival of the Ogoni people. The Ogoni land rich in oil resources, had been exploited by multinational oil companies, leading to devastating consequences for the local communities. Which made Ken Saro-Wiwa organise a peaceful movement, known as the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, with the-aim to address this issues, and advocate for human rights. The struggle of the Ogoni people, also put them at odds with Royal Dutch Shell, one of the major oil companies operating in the Niger-Delta region.
In May, 1994, Ken Saro-Wiwa was abducted from his home, and unjustly imprisoned by the Nigerian government, which was closely aligned with the interests of multinational corporations. He was falsely charged with the murder of four Ogoni leaders, and subjected to a fraudulent trial by the Nigeria military tribunal.
Despite worldwide condemnation, and appeals for clemency, Ken Saro-Wiwa and his eight co-defendants were executed by hanging, on November 10, 1995. And their only crime, was demanding environmental justice and fair compensation for the devastation, caused by oil extraction in Ogoni territories.
Ken Saro-Wiwa’s tragic death, became a catalyst for raising awareness, about human rights abuses, and environmental degradation, caused by multinational corporations. His death, provoked international outrage, and the immediate suspension of Nigeria from the Commonwealth of Nations. The United States and other countries, also considered imposing economic sanctions.
The ex*****on of Ken Saro-Wiwa, marked the beginning of the international business and human rights movement. His son, Ken Wiwa, and younger brother, Owens Wiwa, continue to advocate for the Ogoni cause from exile.
Ken Saro-Wiwa’s legacy continues to inspire activists worldwide, reminding us of the ongoing fight for human rights and environmental justice, in the face of corporate powers. It is a reminder of the importance, of holding businesses accountable, for their actions, and their responsibility to uphold ethical principles in all aspects of their operations.
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NEO-COLONIALISM IN NIGERIA . THE SAD TRUTH