We must be firm and blunt: Are we making real progress, or deepening our economic confusion?
It is sad that many Nigerians now hide their identity because of the state of the nation. Yet, no matter what passport we claim, we remain Nigerians.
We often blame others instead of thinking critically about true liberation.
THE HARD QUESTIONS
Is Nigeria getting better or going backward? Are we advancing economically, politically, and socially? Are our policies and leadership putting us in the right place?
If we fail to examine these issues honestly, we will be consumed by solvable problems. Nations grow by confronting problems, not by creating more gaps.
THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge is central to all development. Do we have enough of it, or do we lack it entirely?
Tragically, those who struggled in school now direct our affairs, while competent people avoid politics or are too timid to participate.
We can no longer operate by universal standards. Laws are bent for selfish interests, creating dangerous precedents. This is why many African nations are in ruins.
THE ROOT OF OUR DECLINE
We cannot grow beyond who we have become — our lawlessness, selfishness, acceptance of falsehood, disregard for indigenous values, and poor choice of leaders.
We support foolishness and expect prayer alone to fix it, forgetting that prayer gives insight for proactive action.
Currency devaluation, endless borrowing, and mediocre fixes applauded by the uninformed only worsen our condition.
We need versatile, creative, resilient, and proven leaders — not the docile, incompetent, and undignified.
We are architects of our society. As we lay our bed, so we shall lie on it. Many have died untimely from hardship because we refuse to unite for justice.
Religious and educated elites now enable bad governance. Followers who should demand ideas for national revival are content with crumbs from corrupt leaders.
CONCLUSION
Lack of knowledge makes all men equal in failure. Other nations use population for economic strength; we use ours for insecurity, ethnicity, and consumption.
We must pause, embrace knowledge, and make bold decisions to recreate the society we desire and secure the future.
Ade'Tope Adeniji, JP
Realist | Planner | Economist | Political & Public Analyst | Author | Musicologist | Data Manager | Engineer | Consultant
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