The promise of Nigeria is enormous. We are the widely acknowledged giant of Africa on account of our huge population of 220 million. But we are also the heart, soul, and brain of Africa because of our leadership position in ECOWAS and the African Union. We were a frontline state in the revolutionary wars for independence in South Africa, Namibia, and Angola. It is widely accepted that as Nigeria goes, so does Africa. Nigeria is projected to be the third most populous country in the world (behind China and India) in 2050. More importantly, the ratio of young people to the entire population is most favorable in Nigeria for sustainable national development. The promise for continued growth is enormous.