Bombing is killing our Economy- Obansanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo had explained that the incessant bombing and violence being experienced in the country at the moment was responsible for the shortfall in the economy. Describing the current spate of bombing in the country as a direct and indirect consequence of governance, Obasanjo asserted that such situation was capable of affecting the level of investment in the country. Describing the Nigerian attitude towards general security of lives and property as very poor, Obj affirmed that individual security has been placed far beyond general security, hence the problem with the security system at the moment. These were his opinion while presenting a paper titled “Security, Governance and Leadership” at a one day symposium in preparation for the Democracy day held in Jigawa yesterday. According to baba, “Nigerians are more concerned and agitated for the need for personal security, for many people, the greatest source of anxiety is violent crime, but now bombing of public places and where people congregate has become the source of anxiety in the country for Nigerians. This is already giving us a very bad image. It is adversely affecting investment in Nigeria. “A lot of us see personal insecurity, economic insecurity and all forms of insecurity as a direct and indirect consequence of governance. Governance and security go hand in hand. The welfare and well being of the people, starting with their personal security is the direct responsibility of the government. Performance of government is measured by the level of security enjoyed by the people “ He reiterated further that “it must be clearly stated that every citizen has a responsibility to contribute to the security of the state” adding that it is the main civic duty of every citizen.