Building New Institutions

As the dust of the rebellion settled, Lagos became a city on the brink of rebirth. The once bustling metropolis, now filled with ruins and broken dreams, was slowly stirring back to life, fueled by the hope of its new leaders. Yet, beneath the hopeful surface, the weight of their task was undeniable: transforming the ashes of the old regime into something just and lasting. Ada Sobowale, standing at the helm of this new beginning, felt the burden settle heavily on her shoulders as she looked out over the courtyard that had once been a government building hollowed by greed.

"We can’t afford half-measures," murmured Jidenna, standing beside her. His voice carried the fatigue of countless battles fought and the steely resolve of a man unwilling to see those sacrifices go to waste. "The people need more than promises; they need structure, stability. Anything less will slip through our fingers like sand."