In my previous blog post,I promised to go more elaborate on the steps we need to take if we must take charge of our national life.The first and the most important is the Orientation/Awareness creation for the general public.
Obviously,the general populace are ignorant of the almost limitless power that are in their possession.Like I said in the previous post,we are the masters and they are our servants...that should be the theme of the orientation program.
NGO's have a vital role to play in this cause.Instead of wasting time and effort tackling the government,in my opinion,they should be on the vanguard of creating awareness and public orientation of the people in the ways and mechanisms by which a democratic government works.
Teachers and Lecturers as well as Religious Clerics are major Stakeholders in the Cause
The problem of most NGO's in Nigeria is what I like to call the 'copy cat effect'.Most Nigerians are fond of embracing foreign ideas (even when they are stupid) and discard the local ideas (even when they are effective and golden).This is why I wouldn't 100% depend on the NGO's for the orientation program.
All those that are in the teaching profession have vital roles to play in effecting the much needed change we need in the political scene.There's something we call 'catch them young',teachers are in the best position to effect this change.
Teachers in the Nursery,Primary and Secondary are the Most Important
The 'catch them young' mantra works most effectively at these levels.There's need for teachers at these levels to see it as a national duty to instill national love and pride in the young ones so that they may grow to appreciate and put Nigeria first in all that they do.However,the problem with these teachers is that they are narrow minded and in fact need a whole load of orientation classes to attend themselves.
Most teachers are 'Teachers by accident' and are in the teaching line as a means of livelihood as against the passion of impacting knowledge on others. This is why bribery and corruption is a big problem in our institutions of learning all over.Everyone tends to find his way of making his way in the illegal business.So,people like that would hardly think of how they can use their position as teachers to effect the change we need in the country.
What our teachers don't know is that they hold the power to change the fate of the country and defeat poverty,terrorism and corruption like forever!
Everything Begins and End in the Way we Think
It is said that a man cannot be greater than his thinking.The way you think is as per what you know and how well you know it.This is why our teachers are important...we all grow under their supervision and that of our parents/guardians.They teach us all that we know.It is by these little knowledge and beliefs we gained from them (our parents/guardians and teachers) that we live our lives.
Supposing that our teachers are able to instill the country's love in our lives,we would definitely grow up loving and caring for our dear country.This is why the introduction of Civic Education is a welcome idea to me.We need to learn about our country,her system of government and political structure so that no one would manipulate us for his personal agenda and interest.
It is to this effect that I would implore our teaching force to come together,form a Synergy and seize the opportunity that's availed them by their profession to gradually build a better future for us all by teaching our students to become patriots!
NGO's Should Network with Teachers in Breeding Better Nigerians
Everytime I watch the TV and see NGO's staging their highly Unfruitful 'Peace Protests',I cannot help but think that: "Oh! What a wasteful Venture!"
If any NGO is truly concerned about the Nigerian cause,let her members sheath their swords,pick up their pens and books and head on to schools to organize seminars,workshops and sometimes excursions with the Main theme being Patriotism.
Let them do this for a span of 10 years and see the result themselves.Only then would they realize that the people can actually fight this cause themselves and unless they do,the battle against poverty and corruption cannot be won!
I'm so convinced about this fact that I can bet my honor on it!However,it is not in my character to take a bet.This post would not be complete without the mention of a most effective but the least utilized teaching tool of all...the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY!
There is Nothing like Learning with Fun!
To all students,the easiest way to memorize anything is by converting it to a song.Another cool way to learn a thing is by watching it as a drama or movie.In fact,for a teacher in the field like me,one of the greatest contributors to mass failure in exams and continuous assessment in school is the easy access to the products of the entertainment industry.What this simply means is that the young generation tend to spend more time on the products of entertainment industry than their studies.Now, what if we can actually use the industry to teach,what if we can send and share very vital information with the students???What if NGO's can liaise with teachers,lecturers as well as the members of the entertainment industry...the music and movie industries alike to deliver the message of patriotism,good governance and how democracy works to the country???
That would mean a nearly perfect victory...a better future and a greater country!Guess what?The whole country would be well informed on how to manage the country's affairs,no one would be taking for granted anymore and our political leaders would have no choice than to either work FOR US or get the BOOT!
I rest my case for now!
God Bless Nigeria!
Obviously,the general populace are ignorant of the almost limitless power that are in their possession.Like I said in the previous post,we are the masters and they are our servants...that should be the theme of the orientation program.
NGO's have a vital role to play in this cause.Instead of wasting time and effort tackling the government,in my opinion,they should be on the vanguard of creating awareness and public orientation of the people in the ways and mechanisms by which a democratic government works.
Teachers and Lecturers as well as Religious Clerics are major Stakeholders in the Cause
The problem of most NGO's in Nigeria is what I like to call the 'copy cat effect'.Most Nigerians are fond of embracing foreign ideas (even when they are stupid) and discard the local ideas (even when they are effective and golden).This is why I wouldn't 100% depend on the NGO's for the orientation program.
All those that are in the teaching profession have vital roles to play in effecting the much needed change we need in the political scene.There's something we call 'catch them young',teachers are in the best position to effect this change.
Teachers in the Nursery,Primary and Secondary are the Most Important
The 'catch them young' mantra works most effectively at these levels.There's need for teachers at these levels to see it as a national duty to instill national love and pride in the young ones so that they may grow to appreciate and put Nigeria first in all that they do.However,the problem with these teachers is that they are narrow minded and in fact need a whole load of orientation classes to attend themselves.
Most teachers are 'Teachers by accident' and are in the teaching line as a means of livelihood as against the passion of impacting knowledge on others. This is why bribery and corruption is a big problem in our institutions of learning all over.Everyone tends to find his way of making his way in the illegal business.So,people like that would hardly think of how they can use their position as teachers to effect the change we need in the country.
What our teachers don't know is that they hold the power to change the fate of the country and defeat poverty,terrorism and corruption like forever!
Everything Begins and End in the Way we Think
It is said that a man cannot be greater than his thinking.The way you think is as per what you know and how well you know it.This is why our teachers are important...we all grow under their supervision and that of our parents/guardians.They teach us all that we know.It is by these little knowledge and beliefs we gained from them (our parents/guardians and teachers) that we live our lives.
Supposing that our teachers are able to instill the country's love in our lives,we would definitely grow up loving and caring for our dear country.This is why the introduction of Civic Education is a welcome idea to me.We need to learn about our country,her system of government and political structure so that no one would manipulate us for his personal agenda and interest.
It is to this effect that I would implore our teaching force to come together,form a Synergy and seize the opportunity that's availed them by their profession to gradually build a better future for us all by teaching our students to become patriots!
NGO's Should Network with Teachers in Breeding Better Nigerians
Everytime I watch the TV and see NGO's staging their highly Unfruitful 'Peace Protests',I cannot help but think that: "Oh! What a wasteful Venture!"
If any NGO is truly concerned about the Nigerian cause,let her members sheath their swords,pick up their pens and books and head on to schools to organize seminars,workshops and sometimes excursions with the Main theme being Patriotism.
Let them do this for a span of 10 years and see the result themselves.Only then would they realize that the people can actually fight this cause themselves and unless they do,the battle against poverty and corruption cannot be won!
I'm so convinced about this fact that I can bet my honor on it!However,it is not in my character to take a bet.This post would not be complete without the mention of a most effective but the least utilized teaching tool of all...the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY!
There is Nothing like Learning with Fun!
To all students,the easiest way to memorize anything is by converting it to a song.Another cool way to learn a thing is by watching it as a drama or movie.In fact,for a teacher in the field like me,one of the greatest contributors to mass failure in exams and continuous assessment in school is the easy access to the products of the entertainment industry.What this simply means is that the young generation tend to spend more time on the products of entertainment industry than their studies.Now, what if we can actually use the industry to teach,what if we can send and share very vital information with the students???What if NGO's can liaise with teachers,lecturers as well as the members of the entertainment industry...the music and movie industries alike to deliver the message of patriotism,good governance and how democracy works to the country???
That would mean a nearly perfect victory...a better future and a greater country!Guess what?The whole country would be well informed on how to manage the country's affairs,no one would be taking for granted anymore and our political leaders would have no choice than to either work FOR US or get the BOOT!
I rest my case for now!
God Bless Nigeria!
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