Ghoulish news flooded the media towards the 2015 general elections, many thought Nigeria would break up, some others felt there would be crisis but we emerged from the election a better country.
Elected officials have been sworn in across Nigeria, at home and abroad, we have high expectations from all levels of government, so much was given to elected officials across the political landscape and we expect so much in return.
We must however realize that even if our oil wells keep flourishing at an astronomical rate, the returns from it won’t be enough to meet our aspirations in a four- year period. This doesn’t give our elected officials the latitude to be lackadaisical in delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
We have a very large and dynamic country; so many things have gone bad, virtually all sectors require servicing.
If we really desire to move up on the ladder of national development in our life- time, every Nigerian has a role to play. We must all pursue personal responsibility in national transformation with all vigour, we all as Nigerians at home and abroad must gird ourselves for the task ahead.
Officials in all tiers of government must keep working hard to realize the emergence of a great Nigeria, we the citizens must not just leave the entire job to them, we have a role to play because we are the real government. There is something you and I must do to see a better Nigerian society evolve. Whatsoever problem you notice within your environment is an indication of the problem you can solve. Do something about it.
We all must discover the problems we can solve with the resources available at our disposal. We must find lasting solutions to the myriad of challenges staring at us.
Government alone cannot fix our problems; you and I have a role to play if we are to see the New Nigeria of our dreams emerge.
Be a responsible citizen; enroll for the personal responsibility task in the New Nigeria movement.
The New Nigeria of our dreams shall emerge where government officials shall be accountable, there would be constant access to power supply, good water supply in our homes, with excellent educational system from crèche to University. Efficient transport system: road, rail and air. A nation with effective mortgage system. Well equipped hospitals, the poorest can afford food, clothing and shelter. A nation where millionaires are made regularly without stealing, a nation where ideas are cherished, valued and developed. A nation filled with patriotic citizens who have the fear of God. You and I however have a part to play. Find yours. Do something.
We are the government.
God bless you!
God bless Nigeria!
-Ope Ajayi
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