“In 2008, Libya demanded compensation from Italy
for its colonization. The whole world thought it was
a joke! How would a third world country dare to
request to be compensated? Even if the
compensation was for invasion of its territory,
humiliation of people through slavery, torture, and
stealing of its natural resources and heritage?
“Before our very eyes, Libya got Italy to its
knees. Italy signed an agreement with Libya. Italy
admitted that its colonization was wrong and will
never be repeated. Italy promised not to attack the
Libyan territory by land, air, or sea. Italy also agreed
to provide Libya with $250 million a year in
compensation over a duration of 20 years, and to
build hospitals for the Libyan people. Italy, which
was a kingdom during the Fascist regime and made
rich contributions to civilsation, should be
commended for this achievement.
“What of Nigeria? It’s been over 50 years since Great
Britain willingly returned sovereignty to the people
of Nigeria, thus granting us independence. Yet, the
Federal Government of Nigeria have not deemed it
fit to demand compensation. No compensation from
a country which invaded our territory. Britain stole
about 90% of our artifacts, usurped our mineral
resources, forced our men and women into labour
and slavery. Britain humiliated us by subjecting and
reducing us into mere second class-citizens in our
own land, polluting, and relegating our cultural
values to the background.
“The time is ripe for Nigeria to follow in Libya’s
footsteps. It’s time, as a matter of utmost national
importance, to seek compensation duly from the
British government.
“Why would a third world country demand
compensation? So that there will be no more
colonization. So that large and powerful countries
will not colonize, knowing that they will have to pay
compensation. Those countries that harmed other
peoples during the colonial era should pay
compensation for the damages and sufferings
they’ve inflicted.
“What Africa needs is compensation, not aid. We
should not be seen as poor and beggars. The ‘super
powers’ came to Africa to steal our heritage. They
stole our values and our freedom. They subjected us
to mental and physical slavery and torture. They
stole our gold and other mineral resources, and
now they call us poor? No, we aren’t poor. They are
the ones who made us poor in the first place. Now it
is time for us to demand that all that was stolen and
unlawfully taken from us be returned without
further delay.
“Nigeria does not need aid from Britain or any other
‘super power’. What we need is due compensation.”
The colonial period in Nigeria lasted from 1900 to
1960. In 1900, Southern and Northern Nigeria
Protectorates were formed. 14 years later, the two
protectorates were unified into the Colony and
Protectorate of Nigeria. Nigeria gained
independence on October 1, 1960.

Articles like this only makes me more angry at them and our government.

Retrogressive mofos!

I rather we be compensated by our own brothers who took over from the British in the 60s and heartlessly looted over $600billion from our common wealth.

Colonization came with a lot retrogression, but countries like China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia etc turned the horrible situation into blessings for themselves. They learnt and copied a lot from their colonial masters.

You guys want $250million paid to you yearly yet your indigenous leaders looted over $600billion in less than 50 years. What is Nigeria going to do with tachiri money that a state governor can steal in less than a few months?

No wonder why nobody takes us serious in Africa.

if we are expecting compensation from Great Britain we would still wait till infinity
British are not like the Italians o even if they agree to compensate us. Our politicians would not use it develop this country they would only loot it into their accounts and I would prefer we should be compensated by our politicians or leaders who have looted our trillions of dollars since 1960.