Achebe’s collection of essays published in 1983, which diagnoses the problems of his home country, is titled:
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Correct answer: The Trouble with Nigeria
In 'The Trouble with Nigeria,' Achebe argues that the primary obstacle to the nation's progress is a failure of leadership. He asserts that the Nigerian character is not inherently flawed, but rather poorly directed by its political class.
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