Happy Independence day to Nigeria

I was talking to a close friend of mine that Nigerians will be celebrating their independence on the 1^st of October and my friend asked whom Nigerians are celebrating independence from. I said from the British colony. He went ahead to ask me if it is something really to celebrate since the country has not done much better since the end of colonialism. Well, I answered it is a big thing to celebrate. Freedom is a huge thing to celebrate. We may not have done much better since the end of colonialism but we have come a long way. Think of the ills of colonialism, I mean the whole of Africa is still suffering from the ills of that era. It will take time and dedication from every African to deal with the ills of colonialism but the truth is that Africans have no other choice but to progress. To all Nigerians out there; enjoy the Independence Day.

Tribute to my wonderful daddy

It has been four years since my wonderful dad went to be with the lord. I miss him every day and I wish he was still here with us. I cannot even begin to understand how all of a sudden I no longer have my dad to call and tell him of all my achievements. I loved making my parents proud and with his continual encouragement for self-development, I could put my heart to do anything and strive to succeed just to see him proud of me. I really miss my daddy. For those of you who still have your daddies please appreciate them as I wish mine was still here.

To my dearest daddy, I miss you so very much. Words cannot begin to express how much it hurts that you are not here with us. I know you are in a better place and you are resting perfectly in peace. I wish you are here to see all the wonderful things happening to us. I know you are aware of them as God shows you all the things he is doing for us. God has been true to his word and he has taken the role of taking care of us and making sure we are perfectly fine. I still remember all the wonderful times we spent together, all the love, all the cuddles and all the tears. I love you very much, daddy. Rest in perfect peace.

corruption deal

I was reading the papers today and came across a section that goes Nigeria and Britain discuss trial of politicians over money laundering. It is in corrupt countries like Nigeria that such type of thing happens. I mean, Nigerian politicians ought to be ashamed of them selves if they are known for their corrupt nature and not for the work they should be doing for their country. Our national treasure has become personal accounts to these politicians and the citizens have little choice than to be ass lickers. Does anyone remember the case of Bayelsa governor who was caught with hundreds of millions? When he got home after being held here in the UK, he received a hero’s welcome (wonders shall never end) from his people. How do these individuals have the heart to take money that should be used to develop the country to put in their personal accounts in developed countries? Has anyone seen the condition in the Niger delta? Or how many children die every day in the country because of lack of food, shelter, or even access to hospital treatments?

When President Yaradua was ill, he went to Saudi to get treatment. When the top politicians are ill, they go abroad to have treatments. Why can’t they back the hospitals in the country to be of the same standard? Or do people in Saudi and developed countries have 3 heads? When these top politicians want to go for holidays, they travel to developed countries; they see the wonders that human beings have done for their lives to be heaven on earth. They come home and nothing is changed. No one will come and repair your house if you do not keep it in order. My prayer is that each and everyone in the country raise their children with integrity and respect as they are the hope for the country.

Hope for Nigeria

My sister and I were talking about how things are going in Nigeria and she said that when she went home in Kaduna, the trains were working and now taking passengers from one town to the other. I was just amazed to hear that. I was filled with so much excitement. It is not a big deal for those in developed countries but for those in developing countries like Nigeria were all the infrastructure has been let to rot, such is great news.

I believe change is incremental and it will surely happen for not only Nigerians but for all Africans. I also hope that our leaders will have the focus to drive that country towards development. Our children's children should see only a world equal to that of the developed nation.