ZASH

Where I come from, the terms human and right are nothing but a string of English words with little meaning. Two words that the poor illiterate man has no idea exist. The UDHR states that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights", but to what extent? To what effect? In Nigeria, it is to the extent of your social standing in life. Humanity has two faces in Nigeria; the rich and the poor. Thanks to Political greed, a grave dichotomy has been drawn between these two classes so much so that the rich have left the poor for dead. The question of equality and dignity for the poor is a rhetorical one. Human right is not for the poor, it is for those who are wealthy enough to afford it. Without a doubt, poverty is a crime in Nigeria. A crime punishable with injustice, incarceration, underdevelopment, stolen Government funds, poor health facilities, bad roads, hunger, lack of education, underachievement, poor living standards. Human rights mean nothing to the po...