Just a few moments ago, I saw one of the posts of a friend on
facebook that celebrated the lifetime of a Nigerian gem that died in the
Ethiopia crash. His name was Pius Adesanmi.
My friend posted one of the deceased Professor's conversation with Professor Pat Utomi where they were discussing how great Nigeria was and how miserable we are today. While Professor Utomi complained about how well we were grounded economically in the past, Professor Pius pointed out how our Parliament is the most expensive in the world. After a moment of pondering on the matter the gentlemen were discussing, I decided to blog about the solution which is 'Making Nigeria great again.'
Where Did We Get It All Wrong?
In the submission of Prof Utomi, one of our greatest undoing is the creation of unproductive states that have become a huge burden on our economy. Well, in my opinion, it's not the creation of the many states per se that is the problem. The Problem, in my opinion is the sheer lack of responsibility of Nigerians to the Nigerian state.
I don't have to be a Professor to know the damaging effect of this very bad attitude of we Nigerians. We don't care how Nigeria makes money, all we care about is how much we benefit from the 'National Cake' as most of us like to put it. With this attitude of ours, Nigeria will not grow! In fact, it is a miracle that Nigeria is still existing today when you considering how many TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS that have been stolen from her both by her citizens and foreigners...as individuals and as countries! Chai! Nigeria don suffer!!!
Nigeria Lack Patriots!
Ask every Dick and Harry in town what they would do should they be granted $1 Million today? I can confidently assure you that most of them would be thinking of getting out of the country and settling abroad in an exotic apartment. Everyone wants to get out the 'Hell' Nigeria and would do all in their capacity to ensure that...even if it has to be through very dangerous means as traveling across the hottest desert in the world (The Sahara Desert)!
Nigerians of today, do not appreciate Nigeria, most think it is a curse to be a Nigerian...some would even go as far blaspheming against God. They question why God made them Nigerians and not a European or better still an American! Now, tell me, how can such a country grow, how can it ever develop???
Nigerians Must Appreciate Nigeria
There's no country in the world that became great from a hate attitude from her citizenry...NONE! If Nigeria must be great, Nigerians must learn to love and appreciate Nigeria. Americans would say 'America First'. Nigerians must be ready to say 'Nigeria First' if Nigeria must develop.
Nigeria was great then because Nigeria had passionate and patriotic leaders in power. This was made possible simply because, most Nigerians then were patriots and optimistic about their country and they would never trade the loyalty to their country for anything in life. They were ready to sacrifice personal interest for that of the country. But, today, can we say that about us the present generation whose main objective is how to get out of the 'shit hole' we find ourselves today? I don't think so!
We Must Be Ready To Put Nigeria First!
You see, sometimes, I get to hear people talk of how Nigeria would never rise again. Some even say it is already a failed state and that we should come together to divide the booties and go our separate ways. This usually come to me as a very expensive joke that shouldn't be repeated as often as it is. I wonder if we have ever stopped and reflect on how selfish we are?
Most well to do Nigerians as a result of this have adopted the dual citizenship allowance granted them by the constitution (I still wonder why this rather funny law is enshrined in our constitution in the first place?). The funny part is that these well to do 'half loyal Nigerians' are the one at the helms of affairs in Nigeria. Now, tell me, how can a country that's ruled by people with divided loyalty is going to develop?
As citizens, we must learn to put Nigeria first,you can't do that with dual citizenship. Putting Nigeria first is possible only with a singular citizenship. If you haven't adopted the dual citizenship,please,don't do, it won't help us as a country, it would only worsen our case!
Nigeria Can Only Be Great If We Are Willing
Look, let's stop the blame game, it's never gonna work, it never did! The only thing that can work for Nigeria is that Nigerians should step up their game for Nigeria. This applies mostly to the youths out there who are always complaining about the bad shape of the economy.
The youths must stop complaining about lack of employment, lack of capital for business or lack of an enabling environment. We must be ready to create the employment, the enabling environment and generate the capital for business.
'If you want to do something, you'll would find a way, but if don't want to, you'll find an excuse'. - Jim Rohn
'Ask not what your country can do for you but what your country can do for you' John F. Kennedy
My friend posted one of the deceased Professor's conversation with Professor Pat Utomi where they were discussing how great Nigeria was and how miserable we are today. While Professor Utomi complained about how well we were grounded economically in the past, Professor Pius pointed out how our Parliament is the most expensive in the world. After a moment of pondering on the matter the gentlemen were discussing, I decided to blog about the solution which is 'Making Nigeria great again.'
Where Did We Get It All Wrong?
In the submission of Prof Utomi, one of our greatest undoing is the creation of unproductive states that have become a huge burden on our economy. Well, in my opinion, it's not the creation of the many states per se that is the problem. The Problem, in my opinion is the sheer lack of responsibility of Nigerians to the Nigerian state.
I don't have to be a Professor to know the damaging effect of this very bad attitude of we Nigerians. We don't care how Nigeria makes money, all we care about is how much we benefit from the 'National Cake' as most of us like to put it. With this attitude of ours, Nigeria will not grow! In fact, it is a miracle that Nigeria is still existing today when you considering how many TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS that have been stolen from her both by her citizens and foreigners...as individuals and as countries! Chai! Nigeria don suffer!!!
Nigeria Lack Patriots!
Ask every Dick and Harry in town what they would do should they be granted $1 Million today? I can confidently assure you that most of them would be thinking of getting out of the country and settling abroad in an exotic apartment. Everyone wants to get out the 'Hell' Nigeria and would do all in their capacity to ensure that...even if it has to be through very dangerous means as traveling across the hottest desert in the world (The Sahara Desert)!
Nigerians of today, do not appreciate Nigeria, most think it is a curse to be a Nigerian...some would even go as far blaspheming against God. They question why God made them Nigerians and not a European or better still an American! Now, tell me, how can such a country grow, how can it ever develop???
Nigerians Must Appreciate Nigeria
There's no country in the world that became great from a hate attitude from her citizenry...NONE! If Nigeria must be great, Nigerians must learn to love and appreciate Nigeria. Americans would say 'America First'. Nigerians must be ready to say 'Nigeria First' if Nigeria must develop.
Nigeria was great then because Nigeria had passionate and patriotic leaders in power. This was made possible simply because, most Nigerians then were patriots and optimistic about their country and they would never trade the loyalty to their country for anything in life. They were ready to sacrifice personal interest for that of the country. But, today, can we say that about us the present generation whose main objective is how to get out of the 'shit hole' we find ourselves today? I don't think so!
We Must Be Ready To Put Nigeria First!
You see, sometimes, I get to hear people talk of how Nigeria would never rise again. Some even say it is already a failed state and that we should come together to divide the booties and go our separate ways. This usually come to me as a very expensive joke that shouldn't be repeated as often as it is. I wonder if we have ever stopped and reflect on how selfish we are?
Most well to do Nigerians as a result of this have adopted the dual citizenship allowance granted them by the constitution (I still wonder why this rather funny law is enshrined in our constitution in the first place?). The funny part is that these well to do 'half loyal Nigerians' are the one at the helms of affairs in Nigeria. Now, tell me, how can a country that's ruled by people with divided loyalty is going to develop?
As citizens, we must learn to put Nigeria first,you can't do that with dual citizenship. Putting Nigeria first is possible only with a singular citizenship. If you haven't adopted the dual citizenship,please,don't do, it won't help us as a country, it would only worsen our case!
Look, let's stop the blame game, it's never gonna work, it never did! The only thing that can work for Nigeria is that Nigerians should step up their game for Nigeria. This applies mostly to the youths out there who are always complaining about the bad shape of the economy.
The youths must stop complaining about lack of employment, lack of capital for business or lack of an enabling environment. We must be ready to create the employment, the enabling environment and generate the capital for business.
'If you want to do something, you'll would find a way, but if don't want to, you'll find an excuse'. - Jim Rohn
'Ask not what your country can do for you but what your country can do for you' John F. Kennedy
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