This post was originally meant for Ozalla Nwachinazo, who earlier today raised a number of issues concerning Chinese interests and methods in the recolonization of Africa. He specifically addressed the Nigerian East-West OR more accurately the CALABAR - LAGOS Coastal Railway. However on second thought, I have decided to offer it up to a wider audience.
The following is an incisive review in the Wall Street Journal of the recent book by Howard French on the topic at hand. It will make a good introduction for those new to this area of study. About a year ago our very own Olusegun Adeniyi of Thisday stable had raised a similar alarm. I was compelled to address his concerns privately.
Much earlier I had written, as part of my series on industrialization, a broad essay on the RAILWAYS AND HEAVY LIFT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE. My emphasis was on planning, in the national interest. If we do not undertake such planning, other nations will do so in their own interest. We can hardly blame the Chinese. They love their country much more than Nigerian leaders can ever love theirs. It has often been asked if indeed we have a nation.
Which brings me again to the unlearned lessons from the life and leadership of late Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. This is so tiresome.
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[Book Review: 'China's Second Continent' by Howard W. French - WSJ] is good,have a look at it! https://www.wsj.com/…/book-review-chinas-second-continent-b…
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