Excerpt 21: Fathers of Nations Sample Excerpts with Answers
Africa, in its present state, has two new arrivals: corruption and impunity.
Fathers of Nations Excerpt 21 Questions Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow : (25 marks) "Tad," said the cranky passenger as he was settling down
in economy class, in a seat next to Dr Afolabi's. "Tad Longway," he
added. His voice, deep, lingered on like the boom of a big drum. He held up a
card. Dr Afolabi took it. It said the man was a Director of Special
Projects at the Agency for Governance and Development in Africa. "Pleased
to meet you, Mr Longway," Dr Afolabi said. "My name is Abiola
Afolabi. I teach at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. " "You gave an excellent keynote the other day, Dr
Afolabi," said the cranky passenger. Sparks of earnestness were crossing
his eyes, both crystal-green like toy marbles, confirming the compliment
was sincere. "Your keynote address at the Foundation for Democratic Rule,
I mean. It was brilliant." "I'm glad you liked it, Mr Longway," Dr Afolabi said…