Let us take a step back and a closer look at the bigger picture. Most Africans taken away as slaves in the 1500's and scattered all over the world have probably lost their identity in terms of not knowing where they are from and the specific characteristic which distinguish each tribes. This could be as a result of not reconnecting to their ancestry even after the abolition of slavery.

Presently, Nigerians residing outside the country were not taken slaves, but left citing duress from corruption, poor economy, lack of electricity, lack of security, bad leadership among other things. The same fate of losing ones identity may befall us, our children and their children's children if we fail to act now to effect the necessary changes needed to save our great nation. The situation in Nigeria affects all.

In lines 4,5 & 6 of our national anthem, it is stated,
"...The labour of our heroes past
Shall not be in vain
To serve with heart and might...". These words were sang with much pride while growing up but it now appears as if the pride has fade away. Why or what happened?

According to Whitney Heuston, "...Everbody is searching for an hero...". We all can be heroes but note self or selfishness will not make one an hero only selflessness.
As parents/guardians, we wants our child/children to see us as their heroes but how can we be by keeping silent, pretending not to know what to do, resorting to complaining about inactivities and corruptions in high places, such attitude can best be describe as that of an ostrich, who buries its head in the sand at the slightest inkling of concern that he may have to deal with a task perceive as being complicated, frustrating, boring, or otherwise unpleasant in some way. Letbus stop deceiving ourselves, as God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatian 6v7(NIV)

As there is no room for neutrality, We must take a stand either for or against change.

We all occupy position of leadership over our children beside the usual provision of shelter, food and clothing, our main goal is to protect them by actively been their voice, doing or participating in bringing about the desire changes. By omission or commission, it's a choice we have made by bringing them into the world, we are now faced with the same choice to protect them, their future and that of their unborn children by making Nigeria a better place for them to visit and maybe return someday should they desire.

This is a fresh appeal to join this crusade. We may differ on the way forward for the country. However, we can never go wrong in promoting the fundamental principles of the constitution and it's application in governance.


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