Uzodinma Iweala Quotes

There are some people who will tell you oil is the greatest thing that ever happened to Nigeria. And there are other people who will tell you it's the worst thing that ever happened.

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• There are some people who will tell you oil is the greatest thing that ever happened to Nigeria. And there are other people who will tell you it's the worst thing that ever happened.

  

  Uzodinma Iweala
  • People
  • Nigeria
  • Worst Thing