“No one can defend you because the people who should protect you are the ones abusing you. What do Nigerians have to be happy about?” – Amanda Iheme on Public Eye. Once upon a time, it was said that Nigerians were the happiest people on earth; that we are so resilient that if pushed against a wall, we will break through and come out the other side smiling. But recently, reports have shown a higher rate of suicide, anxiety disorder, and drug abuse. What has become of the happiest people on earth?
“The youngest person in Lagos to die of COVID-19 was just 27. Over 23% of those infected over 50 died.” – Dr. Sani Aliyu on Public Eye. On Sunday, January 31th, 2021, Funmi Iyanda discussed the second wave of COVID-19 in Nigeria with Nigeria’s Leading Virologist, Professor of Virology and Former vice-chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Professor Oyewale Tomori, National Coordinator for the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, The Chairman, Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), journalist, Joey Akan, and a researcher, and COVID survivor, Chioma Ogwuegbu.