Nigeria's potential was stolen, not lost. This isn't a conspiracy theory—it's a historical fact. Through political manipulation, economic sabotage, and systematic deindustrialization, Nigeria's promise has been systematically undermined. But understanding how it was stolen is the first step toward reclaiming it.
Samuel Chimezie Okechukwu's The Jaguda Mandate: Forging Nigeria's Independent Path to Economic Sovereignty is a searing indictment of this betrayal. But more than that, it's an urgent call to reclaim a stolen destiny and forge a definitive path to economic sovereignty.
Dissecting the Political Fiction
The book begins by dissecting the political fiction that has masked economic sabotage. Okechukwu shows how narratives have been constructed to blame Nigeria's problems on internal factors alone, while external forces and their local collaborators have systematically extracted wealth and prevented development.
This isn't about assigning blame—it's about understanding the mechanisms of control. The book shows how recognizing these mechanisms is essential for breaking free from them.
The Deindustrialization Disaster
One of the book's most devastating sections examines how Nigeria was deindustrialized. Okechukwu shows how manufacturing capacity was systematically destroyed, how local industries were undermined, and how the nation was transformed from a potential industrial power into a raw material exporter.
The book demonstrates how this wasn't accidental but deliberate, how it served specific interests, and how it can be reversed. It provides a blueprint for reindustrialization that serves Nigerian interests.
Breaking the Chains of Dependency
The book presents a radical blueprint for breaking the chains that tether Nigeria to a global economic system that perpetuates dependency. Okechukwu argues that development doesn't have to follow a Western model—Nigeria can forge its own path.
The book details a concrete strategy for leveraging Nigeria's demographic dividend, transitioning from a raw material exporter to a manufacturing powerhouse, and building self-sustaining regional economic ecosystems. It shows how economic sovereignty is achievable.
The Cultural Shift Toward Self-Reliance
Perhaps the book's most important section calls for a cultural shift toward self-reliance. Okechukwu shows how empowering local innovation and production requires changing mindsets, building confidence in local solutions, and creating systems that support domestic capacity.
The book provides strategies for this cultural transformation, showing how education, media, and policy can work together to build a culture of self-reliance and innovation.
Why This Mandate is Urgent
This is not a theoretical exercise; it is an urgent call to action for this decisive moment in Nigeria's history. The book makes a compelling case that the window for transformation is open, but it won't stay open forever.
Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, entrepreneur, or citizen invested in Nigeria's future, this book provides a viable framework for action, a renewed sense of national purpose, and the conviction that Nigeria's economic liberation is not only possible but imminent.
Your Role in Reclaiming the Future
Reading The Jaguda Mandate will equip you with the understanding and strategies needed to contribute to Nigeria's economic sovereignty. Start reading The Jaguda Mandate now and discover how to build a self-reliant, industrialized nation.
