“They told me to face reality; what I saw weakened me. So I faced my dreams and received the faith and strength needed to make it a reality.” – Emeka Ozor

While I was on a tricycle (Keke) back home, there was a question being put forward to the audience on a program in Wazobia FM. Shey Nigeria go better, Yes or No? The answers were, of course, coming in with extra comments. I was most shocked when most of the negatives came from young men and youths. So I asked is there still a Nigerian dream? Why are we losing hope?

Like I said yesterday, evil will only last as long as we let it. I know we have been discouraged by the failure of previous leaders to effect change. I think Nigeria’s problem has grown to the extent where we need four successive 8 years of good leadership before we start getting results. So we are not hopeless, remember it takes lesser time and resources to treat malaria than to treat typhoid fever.

A people without vision (dreams) perish. It is not enough to dream to transform our personal lives; we should also transform the environment we live in. I know it is discouraging when we look at the condition of Nigeria, some call it a reality. But today’s reality should not kill tomorrow’s dream, because dreams have the power to shape reality.

We need to dream again, because, without a Nigerian dream, Nigeria will be left to fate. And fate has been known for its uncertain nature and always giving lesser than the desired outcome. Yes, Nigeria needs a whole lot of fixing; it may seem there is no longer a panacea (cure-all). We need a Nigerian dream, to kick start the process of rebuilding Nigeria.

Dear elders 50+ of age do not let go of your Nigeria dream. You can still run for the political position to effect positive changes. I agree with giving young people a chance; do not just give us a chance; also give us an example to emulate. Inspire youths toward the right kind of leadership by not giving up on your leadership dreams. Abraham Lincoln America’s most honest president became president at the age of 52.

What of Caleb who still achieves his dream of taking his mountain at age 80? Nigeria is in need of dreamers, who like Martin Luther King Jr. will dream of a Nigeria where we will no longer be judged by the language we speak or our state of origin. Like John Knox dream of a Nigeria where righteousness permeates the governmental system and the masses.

Students whose dream career is chosen because they intend to transform Nigeria through the knowledge, skills and resources such careers will make available. And parents who raise their children to become leaders that will bring about the fulfilment and continuation of their Nigerian dream. Working-class & professionals who use their careers to fulfil the Nigerian dream they possess.

A new Nigeria is possible and it starts with a dream. The power of dream is so enormous that it exceeds expectations and desired result. Look at what the American Dream did for America, what of Martin Luther King Jr’s dream? We saw how the dream brought about specific changes in their nation especially in racism. I know we all have personal dreams, but if it does not include Nigeria, perishing still rules.

Do you still have a Nigerian Dream? What sector will your Nigerian dream transform?

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The Nigerian dream is to leave Nigeria

Kingkun69:
The Nigerian dream is to leave Nigeria

And never come back

My only dream in Nigeria is the Republic of Biafra

Kingkun69:
The Nigerian dream is to leave Nigeria

Smiles

gidgiddy:
My only dream in Nigeria is the Republic of Biafra

Hahaha, independence is not freedom

ckzo:

And never come back

This post is for us all