Dr. Usman Bugaje, former presidential adviser, has sounded alarms over what he described as foreign attempts to destabilize Nigeria for economic exploitation.
Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Bugaje drew parallels between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that some Western nations are allegedly seeking to replicate the Congolese experience in Nigeria to gain access to its abundant natural resources.
Bugaje highlighted the stark contrast between Congo’s immense mineral wealth and the persistent instability that has afflicted the country for decades.
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“Congo is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources, yet it continues to face severe poverty and conflict,” he said.
He attributed much of the nation’s ongoing struggles to a combination of external interference and domestic mismanagement, emphasizing that foreign interests have historically played a significant role in exploiting the country’s resources.
Elaborating on the mineral endowment of the DRC, Bugaje mentioned key resources such as cobalt, nickel, uranium, and rhodium.
He underscored the extraordinary global value of these commodities, pointing out that half a container of rhodium is currently priced at $1.9 billion.
“There are Western countries that want to turn Nigeria into Congo,” he warned. “Congo has nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt. They have nickel. They have uranium. They have what is called rhodium. Yet the people continue to suffer because of external exploitation.”
Bugaje’s comments reflect growing concerns among some analysts that Nigeria’s vast oil reserves, minerals, and other natural resources could make it a target for similar patterns of foreign interference seen in other resource-rich African nations.
He emphasized the need for vigilance and strong governance to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty and ensure that its wealth benefits the population rather than foreign powers.
He argued that lessons from Congo’s history should serve as a cautionary tale for Nigeria, urging policymakers to implement strategies that prevent external manipulation and prioritize domestic stability.
According to Bugaje, the combination of weak institutions and economic vulnerability creates an environment where foreign interests could manipulate internal conflicts for profit, undermining national development.
The former adviser concluded by calling on Nigerians to remain aware of geopolitical dynamics affecting the country.
He stressed that safeguarding Nigeria’s natural wealth and ensuring its resources contribute to national growth requires both political will and citizen engagement to resist exploitation.