PART 1: MANAGING A NATION IN DEEP CRISIS It is disheartening to find men and women who have been through the corridors of power and are experienced in matters of governance being complacent in the present Nigerian situation. At my age, it is irresponsible to keep quiet. Our experience and knowledge gathered over the years will be wasted if they are nor made available for the use of mankind. Speaking out should albeit not be about just criticizing policies and decisions. It should not be all about seeing the things that are wrong. That is not enough. Proffering solutions to the perceived problems and wrong policies should be paramount. Many of us have garnered experience in handling difficult situations in the past. We have had decisions that worked and the ones that did not work. This puts us in position to prescribe solutions that are germane in the present circumstances our nation is. Nigeria is a peculiar nation. Her circumstances are not the same as tha...