The Street Chase
The Street Chase is a pioneer project of Imagine Nigeria 2050 and it kickstarted the #imagineNigeria2050 movement… In THE STREET CHASE, we interviewed everyday Nigerians on the streets along the five steps listed here and the videos below showcase the thoughts and expectations of Nigerians towards their nation come 2050! Most importantly, you get to see if they were willing to take the iNigeria pledge…
Benedicta’s Story
The #ImagineNigeria Street Chase takes us to Benedicta whose main grouse with Nigerian leaders is the magnitude of unfulfilled promises by politicians to their constituents. Although grieved, will she take the iNigeria pledge?
Zifa’s Story
Zifa says his father died six years ago as a police officer, but his family’s benefits have not been paid as officials want to be bribed before it is paid. Zifa feels betrayed by his country. Will he take the iNIgeria pledge in spite of his pain?
Mama Oyekunle’s Story
Mama Oyekunle’s story is one of pain and hurt. She believes that if leaders are aware that they will not live forever perhaps they will govern differently. Watch her story to find out her harrowing experiences.
Alhaji Gafar’s Story
Alhaji Jamiu Gafar says he cannot help praying for Nigeria. Things may not be rosy for him but he is resolute in only seeing the good Nigeria has to offer. Despite the myriads of challenges faced, he refuses to dwell on the negatives but only wishes Nigeria well. Will he take the iNigeria pledge?
Folashade’s Story
Folashade is a self-sacrificing 44-year-old single woman who jostles multiple jobs to fend for her ailing mother. As a teacher, her most painful experiences include being taunted by her students when they see her doing odd jobs after school hours. What more does Folashade’s story reveal about Nigeria’s current realities? Will she take the iNigeria pledge?
BB’s Story
BB is too young to have witnessed the Biafran war, but he is grieved about his history, pained about the present and doubtful about Nigeria’s future. Worse still, as a media consultant, he says Nigeria has made him poorer and frustrated his efforts a great deal. Can anything be done to restore BB’s confidence in Nigeria? Will he take the iNigeria pledge?
Kelu Jida’s Story
By parentage, Kelu Jida hails from Borno State where Boko Haram is, in her words, “terrorizing the people”; but she has lived all her life in Lagos. Would she like to visit Borno State? What does the iNigeria pledge look like on her?
Rasak’s Story
Rasak is disgruntled because he feels that the rich trample on the poor to get richer. He believes a disintegration might be the only way out of Nigeria’s current disunity. Can Razak be convinced to take the iNigeria pledge?
Mrs Nicodemus’ Story
Mrs Nicodemus believes that the solution to Nigeria’s problem lies in our ability to hone the skills and resources we already have. As an economist she gave some advice to the government even as she styles her hair at a salon.
“The future of Nigeria rests in the imaginations of the Nigerian people. Imagine Nigeria 2050 seeks to unleash those imaginations towards the emergence of a great nation by the year 2050.“
IMAGINE NIGERIA 2050