Observers saw it as fitting that Wolfowitz came to Nigeria as his first African stop on his first foreign trip since becoming head of the Bank Group.

To do the same, book a trip to Ammoudi or hire a boat and head along the coast until you reach the bay of Palia Kameni where water from the springs pours into the sea.

The trouble with this approach is that in regions where efficient execution is Paramount far too much time is spent ensuring that visitors from head office have a successful trip.