Averagely, Nigerians have this mindset that nothing is
working. This mirage position has taken our eyes away from so many working
projects, agencies, and opportunities for many years. It is disheartening to see that these opportunities are the
same we are crying for as if we are the most backward nation where there is no
infrastructure.
From the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) that gives
affordable healthcare, to microfinancing, pension, FADAMA, Housing fund (endless list),
Nigerians, it seems prefer the circle of fund wastage in the name of ‘new
agency creation’ than maintaining established ones.
When Business Today on Radio 1, 103.5fm producer, Mr Adeyemi
contacted me to appear on his programme, I knew it was another opportunity to
open your eyes to another overlooked ‘working’ project. But why should this be,
how did we come about abandoning institutions setup by our founding fathers?
Wednesday morning, Mr Adeyemi called to inform me that the
topic was National Housing Fund. Knowing my prowess in the financial sector
especially in the area of project funding, I understood why he contacted me.
