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An Open Letter To Our Youths And The Power Brokers By A Nairalander by Uniquekriss(m): 4:23pm On Oct 18, 2020
A man whose house is on fire...

If SARS ends, and hunger, corruption, unemployment et al continues, what next?�
Permit me to begin this piece of advice with the wisdom of a wise woman, Ella Wheller Wilcox. "To sin by silence, when they should protest makes cowards of men"
I am elated and more excited about being a Nigerian now than ever since I was born.
Congratulations to our awakened minds, congratulations to our Fired up spirits, Oh yes! certainly this is the beginning of the end of all forms of socio-economic and political malpractices.
The truth that "Power belongs to the People" is beginning to take root downwards and bring forth fruits upward. What a time to be a Nigerian�
For those who had the courage to begin this #Endars campaign, and others who joined to add color and weight to it, tarrying all night in the streets, under the rain and sun, so we can be heard, I salute and admire your Patriotism and tenacity�️
Brandon Sanderson rightly pointed out that "The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones"
Fellow Nigerians, while we have made enough statement and achieved a lot with the #Endsars national protest, it is vital that we use this same opportunity and momentum to focus and tackle some issues that affects the generality of our crawling, ailing and decaying society.
#EndSARS to Me is the least among the numerous challenges and frustrations in this Country.
#CORRUPTION� ,# EMBEZZLEMENT�, #BAD ROADS☠️, #HIGH COST OF GOVERNANCE��‍♂️, #POOR POWER SUPPLY�, #POOR EDUCATION�, #POOR HEALTH CARE�, #ZERO JOBS�, #HIGH COST OF PMS, RICE☹️, Etc.
Without doubt, the only sector that is trying to be alive in Nigeria is the Agricultural Sector.
While it is crucial that we end Police brutality, let us not forget to stand, even firmer and more courageously against weightier matters that affects our collective and individual survival.
In the past one year, *Hunger* has killed more people in Nigeria than SARS and COVID combined� and this has contributed to the increased number of suicide in our dear nation
To this, we advocate for
#StopCorruption,
#Fixourroads,
#GiveUsJobs,
#PerformOrResign
#LowCostOfGovernance
#ImproveOurEducation
#GiveUsLight
#BuildRefineries
#45perliterFuel
#Youth4President�
This list is endless, Wake up Naija, the first step to success is knowing your priorities.
A man whose house is on fire, does not chase rats.��
Re: An Open Letter To Our Youths And The Power Brokers By A Nairalander by SLAP44: 4:27pm On Oct 18, 2020
BREAKING NEWS

*LIST OF WHAT NIGERIA YOUTH WANTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DO BEFORE THEY CAN CALL OF THEIR PROTEST*

OCTOBER 16, 2020

1. END SARS

2. SACK SECURITY CHIEFS

3. IMPROVE SECURITY

4. FULL DEREGULATION OIL AND GAS
SECTOR TO ALLOW MORE INVESTMENTS FOR JOB CREATION

5. IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF PIB

6. FULL DEREGULATION OF POWER SECTOR TO ALLOW INVESTMENT CAPITAL FLOW TO GENERATE, TRANSMIT AND DISTRIBUTE MORE POWER AND CREATE JOBS

7. SHOULD HANDS OFF PETROLEUM PRICING TO ENABLE FREE MARKET DETERMINATION OF PRICING

8. CLOSE OUR NORTHERN BORDERS TO STOP FREE ENTRY OF FULANI HERDSMEN AND BANDITS

9. INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT FOR ALL TRIBES AND REGIONS OF NIGERIA WITH 50% YOUTHS IN CHARGE OF GOVERNANCE

10. ALLOCATE MORE FUNDS TO EDUCATION SECTOR TO PROVIDE BETTER TEACHING TOOLS AND TO PAY BETTER SALARIES TO END ASUU STRIKES

11. CHANGE OUR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM TO REFLECT MODERN DAY REALITIES

12. ALL POLITICIANS SHOULD BE PLACED ON MINIMUM WAGE TO ATTRACT GENUINE PUBLIC SERVANTS

13. MIGRATE TO 100% ELECTORAL REFORMS WITH ELECTRONIC VOTING TIED TO OUR BVN AND GSM

14. RETURN NIGERIA TO REGIONAL GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OR RESTRUCTURE THE COUNTRY AND EMBRACE TRUE FEDERALISM. STATES AUTONOMY MUST BE PARAMOUNT.

15. DISBAND THE BI-CAMERAL LEGISLATURE AND ADOPT UNI-CAMERAL

16. IMMEDIATELY REFORM NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AND LET EVERY STATE OR REGION CREATE ITS OWN POLICE SERVICE

17. NO MORE BUDGET FOR RUNNING PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED PUBLIC SERVANTS

18. ENTHRONE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AS MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT FROM PRESIDENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND WARD CHAIRPERSONS

19. STRIP EX-GOVERNORS AND ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED PUBLIC SERVANTS OF ALL BENEFITS AFTER OFFICE.

20. INCREASE SALARIES OF OUR DOCTORS, NURSES, TEACHERS, POLICE, MILITARY OFFICERS, AND CIVIL SERVANTS

21. GOVERNMENT SHOULD HANDS OFF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESSES AT ALL LEVELS.

22. NAME AND SHAME LOOTERS AND MAKE CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, AND LOOTERS FACE TRIAL IN THEIR HOME STATES AND VILLAGES TO SHAME THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES

23. STOP FOREIGN MEDICAL TRIPS FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS. LET THEM BE TREATED HERE IN NIGERIA. WHEN LAST DID YOU HEAR AMERICAN PRESIDENT OR BRITISH PRIME MINISTER VISIT NIGERIA FOR MEDICAL TOURISM?
*#Copied.*

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Re: An Open Letter To Our Youths And The Power Brokers By A Nairalander by div111(m): 4:48pm On Oct 18, 2020
SLAP44:
BREAKING NEWS

*LIST OF WHAT NIGERIA YOUTH WANTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DO BEFORE THEY CAN CALL OF THEIR PROTEST*

OCTOBER 16, 2020

1. END SARS

2. SACK SECURITY CHIEFS

3. IMPROVE SECURITY

4. FULL DEREGULATION OIL AND GAS
SECTOR TO ALLOW MORE INVESTMENTS FOR JOB CREATION

5. IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF PIB

6. FULL DEREGULATION OF POWER SECTOR TO ALLOW INVESTMENT CAPITAL FLOW TO GENERATE, TRANSMIT AND DISTRIBUTE MORE POWER AND CREATE JOBS

7. SHOULD HANDS OFF PETROLEUM PRICING TO ENABLE FREE MARKET DETERMINATION OF PRICING

8. CLOSE OUR NORTHERN BORDERS TO STOP FREE ENTRY OF FULANI HERDSMEN AND BANDITS

9. INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT FOR ALL TRIBES AND REGIONS OF NIGERIA WITH 50% YOUTHS IN CHARGE OF GOVERNANCE

10. ALLOCATE MORE FUNDS TO EDUCATION SECTOR TO PROVIDE BETTER TEACHING TOOLS AND TO PAY BETTER SALARIES TO END ASUU STRIKES

11. CHANGE OUR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM TO REFLECT MODERN DAY REALITIES

12. ALL POLITICIANS SHOULD BE PLACED ON MINIMUM WAGE TO ATTRACT GENUINE PUBLIC SERVANTS

13. MIGRATE TO 100% ELECTORAL REFORMS WITH ELECTRONIC VOTING TIED TO OUR BVN AND GSM

14. RETURN NIGERIA TO REGIONAL GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OR RESTRUCTURE THE COUNTRY AND EMBRACE TRUE FEDERALISM. STATES AUTONOMY MUST BE PARAMOUNT.

15. DISBAND THE BI-CAMERAL LEGISLATURE AND ADOPT UNI-CAMERAL

16. IMMEDIATELY REFORM NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AND LET EVERY STATE OR REGION CREATE ITS OWN POLICE SERVICE

17. NO MORE BUDGET FOR RUNNING PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED PUBLIC SERVANTS

18. ENTHRONE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AS MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT FROM PRESIDENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND WARD CHAIRPERSONS

19. STRIP EX-GOVERNORS AND ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED PUBLIC SERVANTS OF ALL BENEFITS AFTER OFFICE.

20. INCREASE SALARIES OF OUR DOCTORS, NURSES, TEACHERS, POLICE, MILITARY OFFICERS, AND CIVIL SERVANTS

21. GOVERNMENT SHOULD HANDS OFF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESSES AT ALL LEVELS.

22. NAME AND SHAME LOOTERS AND MAKE CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, AND LOOTERS FACE TRIAL IN THEIR HOME STATES AND VILLAGES TO SHAME THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES

23. STOP FOREIGN MEDICAL TRIPS FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS. LET THEM BE TREATED HERE IN NIGERIA. WHEN LAST DID YOU HEAR AMERICAN PRESIDENT OR BRITISH PRIME MINISTER VISIT NIGERIA FOR MEDICAL TOURISM?
*#Copied.*

Great

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Re: An Open Letter To Our Youths And The Power Brokers By A Nairalander by Vyzz: 4:53pm On Oct 18, 2020
SLAP44 IS JUST HITTING IT RIGHT

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