NIGERIA @ 50……………

NIGERIA @ 50……………


WHERE ARE WE?

The political health of Nigeria is not the successful completion of elections and transition, coercive assumption of people`s mandate but positive attitude towards anti-corruption crusade and commitment to make a change in our political system through radical means. It is no doubt that the freedom of individuals is fundamental to Democracy. The rights to determine economic policy is not centralized and individuals are given precedence in the means of production: This also make it an incumbent for government to regulate prices.kl

Education is crucial in any society for the preservation of life of its member and maintenance of its social configuration. Education goes beyong literacy because it encompasses the process of physical and mental culture whereby a man`s personality is developed to the fullest. A man whose personality is fully developed is self discipline, responsible and such a man has the ability to keep its animal aspect in check. In other words, He is credible man, self radiant and self confident. His breath of mind enables him to exercise his freedom in such a manner as not to jeopardize the interest and freedom of others. It is therefore evident that our government lacks this and a justification to their dispassionate attitude towards education.

The other side of democracy is development. It is expected of to develop a habit of fostering development and a constant scale and not periodic elections which are mere squander of our hard earned resources. Nigeria needs a patriotic and fearless leaders who are bent ready to sacrifice all at its disposal to rehabilitate this country and wage a corrosive war against parasitic politicians and non-politicians. These processes are capable of instigating sacrifices which are inevitable but it is certain that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

MY CHARGE FOR FELLOW MOSAITES;

It is not over until it is over. I want to advise you all to embrace education and make it a daily bread. Let`s be hardworking ,diligent and determined until our vision is actualized among that of over 140million Nigerian. Let`s not forget that a potential hero can end up a celebrated failure, if he pursues a career not meant for him. Therefore hold on to this 3Ws-Willing, Working and Winning as they serve as driving force. Also, whatever you have as your goal, aim and vision, envelop them with prayer and send them to the Almighty God.

In conclusion, it is a must to develop political will to arrest this socio-economic and political marsh. This will in long way re-direct our focus and assuage the “foreign fundamental orientation of consumerism” which has eaten deeply and the basis of our economy backwardness. The elites which are the promoter of our economic debacle must redirect their interest for the good of our great country and need a reorientation of the mind. We must resist any educational scheme which tends to develop our bodies fairly, our brains only partly, and tends to becloud our minds for this is only a design for our permanent enslavement and so the economy will remain enchained.

Owoturo Olasunkanmi Samuel

400L Dept Of Building, OAU.