The Western Arrogance Christened Neo-Colonialism. Its Challenges in Nigeria

Academic Paper from the year 2025 in the subject African Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: "-", , language: English, abstract: The invasion of Africa could at best be described as the greatest tragedy to befall Africa after the slave trade. Such invasion was described as colonialism which was planned and executed under the pretext of "helping" Africa to grow and develop, for Africans lack the wherewithal to do so for themselves. Colonialism left Africa destroyed and backwards in all spheres of nation building. The invaders fell so much in love with the resources both human and material that could get without rendering account to anyone. Even while they left, they mechanisms in place to maintain their hold of such resources. Without prejudice to the good things Africa in general and Nigeria in particular made out of colonialism which ended years ago, it is still a fact that the colonialists did not entirely leave. The presence is still felt even in their absence. Neo-colonialism therefore aims to continue the subjugation of Africa and Africans and Nigeria in particular through well organized international organizations and agencies for the benefit of the west. This work looks at this ugly phenomenon in the Nigerian context and suggests some ways forward.