The unfinished battle for local government autonomy, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman In countries where governance works in favour of the people, citizens always look forward to progress and innovation. In contrast, Nigeria often clings to nostalgia, with many—including those who never lived through certain eras—romanticising what they fondly call the "good old days." Believing that the past was always better than the present, some advocate for a return to free education and overseas scholarships. Others yearn for the days of kobo coins, arguing that Nigeria’s economy thrived when they were in...