The Toll Gate: Nigeria's Controlled Collapse

Synopsis

The Toll Gate: Nigeria's Controlled Collapse offers a searing journalistic exposé of the systemic failures plaguing Nigeria. The book meticulously details how pervasive institutional corruption and predatory networks have hollowed out essential state functions—from law enforcement and the judiciary to legislative and religious bodies—transforming them into instruments for the enrichment of a select few. It powerfully illustrates that Nigeria's struggles are not accidental but are the direct consequence of deeply embedded structural issues, where survival has become transactional and ordinary citizens, particularly the youth and vulnerable communities, bear the brunt of elite profiteering. Through rigorous investigation and compelling narrative, George Ghandi challenges readers, especially lovers of democracy, to confront the harsh realities of state failure. The book unveils the anatomy of this controlled collapse, highlighting how the very institutions designed to protect and serve have become conduits for exploitation, violence, and economic predation. 'The Toll Gate' is a critical call for awareness, demanding accountability and advocating for the urgent systemic reforms necessary to steer Nigeria away from its current trajectory.