Governor Tunde fashola expressed his frustration at the attitude of the South African government towards Nigeria when he submitted that we(Nigeria) “deserved respect” for the leading role we played in ending the apartheid regime in South Africa. The Governor is an astute man of wisdom and an erudite legal bigwig who many, including myself, have come to respect and love for the good works he has done in Lagos State over the last 6 years or so. But the Governor got it wrong here.
The word “Respect” is defined as a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. It is also known as regard, esteem, reverence, deference and honour.
