‘Infrastructure built by colonialists stronger than those of today’

Government at all level have been challenged to focus on building infrastructure and amenities, instead of blaming colonial masters for the infrastructure problems of the country. The call was made by a lecturer with the Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr. Emmanuel Akubor at the launch of the book ‘Infrastructure and Urban Amenities in […]

Government at all level have been challenged to focus on building infrastructure and amenities, instead of blaming colonial masters for the infrastructure problems of the country.

The call was made by a lecturer with the Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr. Emmanuel Akubor at the launch of the book ‘Infrastructure and Urban Amenities in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1903-1960’, written by Professor Philip Akpen of the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja.

Dr. Emmanuel said it was unfortunate that the infrastructure built by the colonialists still exists and stronger than that of today, adding that the book is recommended for leaders to see the past so as to focus on building strong infrastructure in Nigeria.

He commended the author for dedicating his time to write the book and further said that he has set agenda for government to see the efforts of the colonialists.

On his part, the author, Prof. Apen, said he was motivated to write the book by the challenges of building infrastructure in the country adding that government can learn how the British articulated and implemented their policies.