While we approached 1st October, I was made to answer a question. Do I believe in
Nigeria?
In answering this question, I needed to be objective as much as possible. I decide to generate 5 crucial questions that will guide my answer. I shared these questions with follow Nigerians, on different social media platforms . The response I got was not far from what I expected. The questions were;
Do you think:
* we actually enjoy peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in Nigeria?
* Nigerians can freely reside in any part of the country?
* Nigerians value life more than wealth?
*Nigerians believe everyone is treated equally?
* Nigerians strive daily to preserve the future of the country.
The responses I gathered, I will herein utilize to garnish my argument
For more than two decades, I have critically studied the history of Nigeria. I have equally observed all the happenings, and therefore believe that I have enough facts to make a reasonable conclusion.
The First question is; as to whether, we enjoy peaceful coexistence amongst the various ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Most persons who answered this question said, no. Actually, It is only someone from Jupiter, that would have answered this question in the affirmative.
Nigeria is 56 yrs old, yet we have found it difficult to synchronize. Thus, I found it difficult to believe that a relationship that have existed this long, without much positive result, will survive.
The Second question, which is as to whether Nigerians can freely reside in any part of the country.
Most answered this question in the negative. Reason being that danger alert is naturally activated in most Nigerians, once they cross from South to North or from North to South. Most of those that reside in the land of other ethnic groups , do that with the fear of being lynched. Hence they are always ready for war. It will be logical to say that the ethnic groups fear one another and can go to any length to sabotage and deny one another what they deserve, due to hatred .We live more like enemies than brothers.
The third question to consider is as to how we value lives, When juxtaposed with wealth. In the survey ,most equally answered this question in the negative.
This is not strange, since millions of souls have been sacrificed on the altar of ethnic & religious bigotry, mediocrity and corruption; many preventable death occur every day, in Nigeria. So as long as I, those of my ethnic & religious affiliation, will profit from a decision, I wouldn't mind looking the other way. Even, If it will lead to lost of lives, It is alright as long as they are not my people. So in Nigeria, the value of ones life is measured based on ones ethnic, political,& religious identity, not actually as a Nigerian. It follows that When a serious decision is to be made, that you are a Nigerian is a lesser factor to be considered; especially in choosing the beneficiaries .
The fourth question, which is focused on the assessment of, how effective ;the application of the principle of equality as enshrined in our constitution have been.
Most, answered this question in the negative.
In Nigeria, there is always a way around the constitution, once you share other things in common. In fact the same provisions of the constitution I will interpret and enforce in your favour; as my brother, will deliberately be calculated to be enforced against some other persons. So most Nigerians do not believe they stand equally chance as, just Nigerians. One must share other things in common with the decision maker; If one must get anything meaningful.
The last question which is as to whether Nigerians strive daily to preserve the future of their country. Most in the survey answered in the negative; Reason being that in Nigeria everyone is striving to survive, since the entity is more like a jungle where the survival of the fittest reign supreme. What one get is dependent on how crafty one can be in exploiting the jungle and others in it. Preserving the jungle makes no sense. Who should I preserve it for ; since based on the rules that is applicable in the jungle, I am certain there is no hope for the jungle. So I better exploit the jungle more for my future generation. As long as they are secured. The jungle can go to hell.
Therefore, in an entity, where the principles in the jungle holds sway. Where the major tribes, find it difficult to peaceful coexist after 56 years, where the citizen cannot freely reside in any part of their so called country, where the value of their life is dependent on their ethnic, religious and political affiliation. Where being treated equally is like asking for the impossible.
Where the majority do not believe that there is a future for the country, and daily sabotage the system for their personal interests.
Thus, we live in a house built with substandard materials. Which its foundation is faulty and those dwelling in it knows, its collapse is imminient. Everyone seems to be helpless, and for 56 year have lied to themselves and are still not ready to accept the truth.
it therefore difficult to believe in Nigeria, but be that as it may, I believe soon the purpose of God for the country will be made manifest.That is my only hope.
In answering this question, I needed to be objective as much as possible. I decide to generate 5 crucial questions that will guide my answer. I shared these questions with follow Nigerians, on different social media platforms . The response I got was not far from what I expected. The questions were;
Do you think:
* we actually enjoy peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in Nigeria?
* Nigerians can freely reside in any part of the country?
* Nigerians value life more than wealth?
*Nigerians believe everyone is treated equally?
* Nigerians strive daily to preserve the future of the country.
The responses I gathered, I will herein utilize to garnish my argument
For more than two decades, I have critically studied the history of Nigeria. I have equally observed all the happenings, and therefore believe that I have enough facts to make a reasonable conclusion.
The First question is; as to whether, we enjoy peaceful coexistence amongst the various ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Most persons who answered this question said, no. Actually, It is only someone from Jupiter, that would have answered this question in the affirmative.
Nigeria is 56 yrs old, yet we have found it difficult to synchronize. Thus, I found it difficult to believe that a relationship that have existed this long, without much positive result, will survive.
The Second question, which is as to whether Nigerians can freely reside in any part of the country.
Most answered this question in the negative. Reason being that danger alert is naturally activated in most Nigerians, once they cross from South to North or from North to South. Most of those that reside in the land of other ethnic groups , do that with the fear of being lynched. Hence they are always ready for war. It will be logical to say that the ethnic groups fear one another and can go to any length to sabotage and deny one another what they deserve, due to hatred .We live more like enemies than brothers.
The third question to consider is as to how we value lives, When juxtaposed with wealth. In the survey ,most equally answered this question in the negative.
This is not strange, since millions of souls have been sacrificed on the altar of ethnic & religious bigotry, mediocrity and corruption; many preventable death occur every day, in Nigeria. So as long as I, those of my ethnic & religious affiliation, will profit from a decision, I wouldn't mind looking the other way. Even, If it will lead to lost of lives, It is alright as long as they are not my people. So in Nigeria, the value of ones life is measured based on ones ethnic, political,& religious identity, not actually as a Nigerian. It follows that When a serious decision is to be made, that you are a Nigerian is a lesser factor to be considered; especially in choosing the beneficiaries .
The fourth question, which is focused on the assessment of, how effective ;the application of the principle of equality as enshrined in our constitution have been.
Most, answered this question in the negative.
In Nigeria, there is always a way around the constitution, once you share other things in common. In fact the same provisions of the constitution I will interpret and enforce in your favour; as my brother, will deliberately be calculated to be enforced against some other persons. So most Nigerians do not believe they stand equally chance as, just Nigerians. One must share other things in common with the decision maker; If one must get anything meaningful.
The last question which is as to whether Nigerians strive daily to preserve the future of their country. Most in the survey answered in the negative; Reason being that in Nigeria everyone is striving to survive, since the entity is more like a jungle where the survival of the fittest reign supreme. What one get is dependent on how crafty one can be in exploiting the jungle and others in it. Preserving the jungle makes no sense. Who should I preserve it for ; since based on the rules that is applicable in the jungle, I am certain there is no hope for the jungle. So I better exploit the jungle more for my future generation. As long as they are secured. The jungle can go to hell.
Therefore, in an entity, where the principles in the jungle holds sway. Where the major tribes, find it difficult to peaceful coexist after 56 years, where the citizen cannot freely reside in any part of their so called country, where the value of their life is dependent on their ethnic, religious and political affiliation. Where being treated equally is like asking for the impossible.
Where the majority do not believe that there is a future for the country, and daily sabotage the system for their personal interests.
Thus, we live in a house built with substandard materials. Which its foundation is faulty and those dwelling in it knows, its collapse is imminient. Everyone seems to be helpless, and for 56 year have lied to themselves and are still not ready to accept the truth.
it therefore difficult to believe in Nigeria, but be that as it may, I believe soon the purpose of God for the country will be made manifest.That is my only hope.
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