The Implementation Problem in Nigeria

There is a huge disconnect between policies and actual implementation in Nigeria. The policies made at the national level often tend to lose their relevance and usually remain ineffective in terms of the intended impact in the lives of Nigerians who form the different components of the society. By implication, the masses who are the backbone of the nation are neglected, the result of which is a generalized discomfort all round.
Economic development is a popular ideology that has not produced the desired benefits hence the failure of the government to milk the concept genuinely. Ideally, one would expect the private sector to exact some influence in ensuring that growth is achieved. The private sector players are however concerned only for what they can gain and not what the entire country can. This begs the question of how Nigeria is supposed to generate development given these challenges.
The obvious solution is an all-inclusive governance. The sort that will motivate all groups to play a part. This could be in form of open-partnership between the levels of government, the private sector, organizations and all other legally recognized bodies. The nature of this partnership will however be closed to bias in which case all partners will be required to operate within a set of rules agreed by all.
The moving forward process can only be achieved through corporation by all concerned stake holders. Moreover, the principles of accountability must be embraced without hesitation. Clearly, the Nigerian problem is not one that is beyond solving. It is a case of lack of commitment by those manning key positions of decision making.