In October 2012, the African Insurance Organisation ranked Nigeria as the “Kidnap-for-Ransom Capital of the World,” accounting for 25 per cent of global kidnappings. Somalia, which had been in the business of sea piracy and kidnappings long before Nigeria joined the 'league', has long been overtaken by Nigeria according to the rating. In June 2012, the Global Peace Index ranked Nigeria as the sixth most dangerous African country to live in.
A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU, has ranked Nigeria as the worst place for a baby born in 2013.
South Africa, at 53rd position, was the best placed African country with a score of 5.89.
Four North African nations (Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco) as well as oil rich Angola were regarded as better places to bear children ahead of Nigeria.
The study attempts to measure what will provide the best environment for the healthiest, safest, and most prosperous life in the coming years.
The quality-of-life index used in the survey was measured around key areas like crime, trust in public institutions, health of family life and government policies.
It also examined how happy citizens say they are as well other variables such as a forecast of income per head.
The study used the EIU’s 2030 economic forecasts, the year when children born in 2013 are expected to attain adulthood.
Each time such results are released, it is usually followed by debates on various online platforms with many questioning the authenticity of the results.
But lets be honest,do you think Nigeria is safe enough to have or raise a baby/child? If you were given the opportunity to raise your child in any country,will you pick Nigeria ? #MomentOfTruth