Inefficiency in Nigeria’s social sector: A crisis with human consequences

In Nigeria, the story of inefficiency is not just one of lost revenue or abandoned projects — it is a deeply human story, etched into the lives of millions who struggle daily for quality education, reliable healthcare, and access to justice. Despite abundant natural and human resources, Nigeria’s social sectors have been crippled by a culture of mediocrity, chronic underfunding, and systemic neglect. The consequences are profound: a generation of children out of school, a m