Government and the protection of Human life: a Business as usual
By Francis Udoka Ndimkoha "I ... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will defend, be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria… That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability protect and defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria… that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God" (A presidential Oath of office. Emphasis, mine) Nigeria 's five decade history has been improperly punctuated with Violence. And for a nation that achieved ind...