Our condition is a permanent “The wonderfully restrained sense of deep disappointment reminded me of how similar the histories of many African countries are how passionately people believe in ideas that would eventually disappoint them, in people that betray them , in futures that would elude them” Chimamandie Ngozi Adiche The security of life and property is the primary role of any government , in spite of corruption or greed. It is a popular saying in Nigeria that no condition is permanent and yet our conditi on of distresse, violence tension and insecurity endures: I Goodluck Ebele Jonathan do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the ...