Let Them Eat Cake!

It's no secret that the vast majority of Nigeria's population is seeded in deep poverty, a complex issue that unfortunately has no magic solution. With this in mind there is a slim portion of the population who actually possesses wealth and, as shown throughout history, this minority is in control of the vast majority of the power. Incidentally, corruption is also another major concern in Nigeria. As illustrated in this cartoon, it is often easy for the government to "solve" problems, but only have those solutions reach a small minority. As the title implies, this cartoon reminded me of what Marie Antoinette allegedly said when informed that the people had to bread. The people don't have adequate roads? Let them fly jets!

Parker