In almost all seminars , magazines, blogs,and many information transmitters today are asking the popular question which has virtually become a topic of debate. "Is Nigeria still worth celebrating?"
I noticed this question comes up during the time of Nigeria independence for like 2-3 Years now. Well if majority of Nigerians say its not worth celebrating simply because of the present problems we being faced with like:
- Terrorism
- Corruption
- Insecurity
- Inflation
And so on... well I agree to these points. It's obvious Nigeria is facing these problems. And most times when Nigerians talk, we compare Nigeria to other Powerful countries like America, united kingdom etc.
First of all, I will say I see a better Nigeria. I will also say Nigeria is worth celebrating. Then I will say we are wrong for comparing Nigeria with other 1st world countries. America is centuries old and Nigeria is just over 50years. i.e we are like a baby to America (not even a younger brother). When I made mention of the "problems" of Nigeria earlier, I mentioned them to fulfill all "righteousness". But I asked you this question now... Is America not facing terrorism? Is China not facing inflation?,. All these problems are "necessary" problems a nation is bound to face. America had passed through all these problems before getting to where they are today. So I just want to tell you reading this to know that Nigeria is getting there.
We can't compare the Nigeria of today to the Nigeria of 60s. Recently, we have been practicing Democracy for 15years consistently without any interruption or coup de tat. That is worth celebrating. With the huge ethnic diversity, we still live together as one family (even if it's imperfect). With the whole inflation, we still "hustle" and survive. That's something (even if some of us are on the quicker lane of befriending "magas"). I want to make something clear... We Nigerians are the real Nigeria. Without us, there can't be a Nigeria. If we keep complaining our leaders are not doing it right, and we ourselves are not contributing anything or any responsibility to our little society, we have failed. The better Nigeria starts from you and I. Let's not forget to also pray for Nigeria. Thanks
Probitex®
