By Zubairu Usman Sadiq To the extent that an average Nigerian finds it difficult to meet the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, health and protection, and the three core values of development; sustenance, self-esteem and freedom, development is still a mirage to us as a people and as a country, for how can one live a fulfilled life without these items? In as much as the factors and the process that ensures growth, progress, development and prosperity are yet to be concertized, Nigeria, the widely acclaimed giant of Africa remains perpetually potentially great, despite its vast, overwhelming and intimidating mineral, natural and human resources, regardless of the standard and benchmark… Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/accelerating-the-pace-of-nigerias-economic-development/