Why do billion-naira projects in Nigeria fall into disrepair within a few years or sometimes months of completion? In this episode, we discuss Nigeria’s chronic maintenance culture crisis, exploring why public infrastructure, facilities, and institutions often crumble despite substantial investments.

From abandoned hospitals to dilapidated schools and failing road networks, we unpack the political, economic, and social factors fueling this national challenge. Is it corruption, lack of accountability, or simply a systemic disregard for long-term planning? And most importantly, what can be done to reverse this dangerous trend?