No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? Tales From An Aspiring Failed Nation-State

No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? Tales From An Aspiring Failed Nation-State, by Peter Aghogho Omuvwie, is a searing and essential piece of socio-political commentary that meticulously dissects the complex issues plaguing contemporary Nigeria. Assuming the persona of “the observer,” Omuvwie embarks on a twelve-year quest to connect the nation’s origins to its current socio-political and economic crises. He employs the poignant metaphorical image of “Mother Nigeria,” who devours her own children, using it as a central question: “Dear Mother Nigeria, Why dost thou feed on thine own seeds?”

The book posits that Nigeria suffers from a persistent “curse,” a relentless pattern of exploitation, corruption, and chronic underdevelopment, despite its vast human and natural resources. Omuvwie traces the roots of this national malaise back to the nation’s inception and amalgamation.

The core of the analysis is presented through two major theories—Acute Social Fission (ASF) and Political Repression. Using a powerful courtroom framework, the author puts the nation on trial, exposing its foundational flaws and chronic instability across every major political event, including the recent 2023 general elections. This book is a provocative, subtle, and often humorous invitation for readers to seek accountability and confront the hard truths hidden within the cracks of Nigerian history.