Hidaya Harazimi.
Since the amalgamation of our nation, along our journey
through time and history, destiny has led us to many, seemingly insurmountable
obstacles. Many did not see a future for us as one nation, but thanks to our
strong will, unity and faith we are still here today as one. True, we find
ourselves in times of drastic changes; things are not as they were and will
probably never be. Yet it is on the winds of uncertainty that our wings of
faith must fly.
These are very trying for us as a people. There seems to
be imminent collapse in the framework of our existence as a nation! From
unusual bombings to baseless massacres; decline in our education systems,
leaving our infant youth to feed themselves with crude education since the
government has failed them; to vile politics and chronic corruption – on and on
one can go, listing those things that do weaken the heart of the patriot. Yet
again, one should take a second look at the state of things and realise that it
is not the beginning of the end.
What destiny asks of us now is that we unite under the
grief and tribulation of the surrounding events so we may rise in peace to
prosperity. Some people whose patriotism is not as firm or has been shattered
by recent events, think it is best we break up into different countries. NAY!
Why should we break apart what God Almighty has made one? It is better for us
and in the interest of future generations to remain as one nation. Many see
miracles as our way of doing things but I think we cannot survive on mere
probabilities, luck, or fortunate coincidence. So we should adhere to realistic
voices.
Therefore, dear compatriots, our fate solely depends on
us. More like simple mathematics: you work you eat you live, you desist you
starve and simply seize to exist. Beloved Nigerian youth, I remind you, that you
have the power, you ARE the power. Remind yourselves that this is a democracy,
your government, by you and for you. So for change to occur it must start with
you! You are a great people, of great wealth and great talent. Once a great
philosopher used a simple metaphor to explain such an events, saying ”do you
expect the armed robbers and thieves to be where there is no wealth of any
kind? No, of course; they only visit those places where there is certain
presence of all sorts of treasures.
Nigeria is a land of great treasure. And it is the
responsibility of those who possess those treasures to protect them”. In our
case it would be our responsibility to protect ourselves, our people, for more
than anything, we are the treasure. Do not think that our current leaders are
enjoying these times any more than you are. In fact if truly they are leaders,
it ought to hurt them much more. It is clear that our local government chairmen
are worried, our commissioners are worried, the governors are worried, and so
are the ministers, the parliamentarians are agitated and the president, I must
say I have no word for what he should be feeling.
The little we can do to help them help us help ourselves
is that we give them our humble cooperation without demur. We must also help
them with some words of encouragement. The little ‘Thank you’ and once in a
while ‘God bless you’ go a long way in boosting the morale of such public
servants. Furthermore, we should pray for them, so they become less servants of
themselves and more servants of the nation. So they become less of victims of
corruption and more of those who strive to rid our society of it.
An important aspect of our society and our security is the
police. We are all in a way policemen and women. After all it is our responsibility
to maintain security and order in our homes and surroundings. The police force
only exists for little extra support. It is our civic responsibility that we
help them and of course their right that they are helped in all ways.
Certainly together, we can easily curb crime in our communities, from the
smallest petty thieves to the most advanced organized crime and terrorism. It
is very sad to watch our beautiful, beautiful country in such a state.
Here we are in the in the west of
Africa blending the tropic and savannah, uniting the Benue and the Great Niger
– full of amazing views of savannah, valleys, plateau, mountains, rivers and
falls. Containing every mineral gift of nature, natural gas, coal, the rocks of
all kind including uranium, gold, both the black and the white! Oh how can one
deny such a blessed people the right to enjoy the Almighty’s blessings? It is
indeed humbling. It is said that after every violent storm comes cool
winds. That is why Nigerian youth must keep hope alive.
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