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...were there any sincerity of purpose, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar still would've done well by driving his aspirations through a much younger and credible candidate, using his sagacity and wherewithal.

So many of the models of courage we've had, ones that are still taught to boys and girls, are about going out to slay the dragon, to kill. It's a courage that's born out of fear, anger, and hate. But there's this other kind of courage. It's the courage to risk your life, not in war, not in battle, not out of fear ... but out of love and a sense of injustice that has to be challenged. It takes far more courage to challenge unjust authority without violence than it takes to kill all the monsters in all the stories told to children about the meaning of bravery. ~Riane Eisler

It is all in the mind, ladies and gentlemen, #WakeUp #YoungNigerians !

#NYRP
#NoViolence
#NoHateSpeeches
#NoGuns

Good morning ladies and gentlemen!

I stumbled over this piece and I think it is worth sharing..

*Disclaimer* : I don't know the writer of the article, neither do I subscribe to his/her thoughts and inclinations, but I think there's a lot of sense in it.. kindly read to the end. Regards!


REAL TRUTH!!

CAPITALISM AND THE CHURCH... THE WAY FORWARD.

There is a work side to prosperity. It is the works of your hand God blesses.

People are in farms planting yams and you are busy sitting in church, when it is harvesting time; don't expect yams to fall from heaven. When it is eating time; people are eating and you are "believing" God for yams.

Faith without work is dead. There should be a corresponding action in line of faith.

When the gospel came to Africa, the missionaries saw two vital areas of deficiencies; hospital and school. They filled these gaps. Today, directly or indirectly, we have all benefited from it.

Today, we have a major problem; unemployment. Instead of filling this gap we are taking advantage of it.

We gather the unemployed and "prophesy" jobs to them. We give them stickers, sell "holy water", tell them to sow and expect harvest, convincing them to "work" for the lord, that breakthrough is coming... All these we do to exploit and explore the vulnerable.

We travel abroad. We have gone to Isreal and see the agricultural exploits there. But we are not willing to bring them home.

When we sow, instead of our money to be invested into ventures like agriculture that would alleviate the sufferings of the weak ones among us, we channel the money to an atheist in Germany who designed MOG's customised car.

We channel the money to Buddhists in China where we bought our building materials. We channel the money to a gay in America who produced the sound system and lighting system.

We channel the money to a Muslim in Dubai who did the interior decoration of our " magnificent " building...what a Capital Flight!

Why are we crying of poverty and for breakthrough? The God that I know respond to work wherever he sees man doing something to advance humanity, be it a Hindu, Gay, Buddhist, atheist etc.

I don't want to start mentioning names, neither do I want to indict any person. But just imagine Living Faith going to rice production, RCCG going into Cassava production, Christ Embassy into Maize, God's Choosen into Yams, Catholics into millets etc.

The land is there, the man power is there, the money is there, like the missionaries, who saw a problem and filled it, we can also fill this problem of unemployment and food security.

Just imagine a church sending hundreds of trailer load of food to evangelise the north. No man can resist love. Feed them in love and watch how their hearts change. That was how the missionaries changed the hearts of our forebears.

The missionaries have tried for us, and instead of us to keep pressing northwards, we have resulted in building empires. We have commercialized the gospel. It is all about breakthrough, money and less of Jesus, His Person, His Sacrifice and Finished works.

We have the manpowers to feed Nigeria and Africa, generate employment by adding values to farm produce and exporting them.

We have traveled abroad and have seen great agricultural exploits, it is time to bring these inventions home.

It is time we convert our exotic cars in our garages to tractors and other mechanised and modern agricultural tools. Doing what government cannot do, by do doing this; "THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDER ".

When we roar, the government is supposed to quiver, not because of our large bank accounts, but because of our intimidating exploits.

It is time to wake-up... I see a day when we shall be holding our numerous church services in farms and factories. It is time to take the government upon His shoulder. It is action time!

The Voice of One has spoken!Selah!!!

.......I think we should pass this on! Loads of youths in churches HAVE NO JOBS! The church should think of ways to create jobs for them
Sent as Received - no detail of writer

...and so I got into a chitchat with a couple of friends (offline) about the need for cohesion amongst the Nigerian youth - capacity building is continuous, you'd agree - so as to garner some kind of force of momentum which would in turn be harnessed into sociopolitical capital, serving youth intents and purposes for the greater good of our society and humanity at large.

Some welcomed the idea of #NYRP and promised to sign up. Some, however, raised concerns which I'd like to think are worth noting. And so I'd share here.

One of such was the issue of the definition of "youth" in the #NYRP context. Some pointed out that the term "youth", according to the African Youth Charter, and in much of sub-Saharan Africa, is associated with young men (and women) within the age bracket of 15-30 or 35years of age. And in the Nigerian context, refers to all members of the Federal Republic of Nigeria aged between 18-35.

Therefore, since a significant number of the friends I had a chitchat with, and are politically conscious, fall within this age bracket, does it then follow that once they got well above 35 years of age, they'd cease to be relevant to the (#NYRP) cause, should they become members ??

Also, some lauded the ideas but submitted that there were well above 35years already and thought themselves too big to be addressed as youths.

But, we all know these are human complexities; where/when there are immediate benefits, everybody bumps in and tries to belong, otherwise, folks needlessly became firebrand opponents, quoting laws and all what-not.

Now, we may not necessarily do a thing about it just yet [as the House(#NYRP) deems appropriate, anyways], but it is important to note that, some of these feelers/feedback would one way or the other support effective planning. This is just for our information.

Regards!

Nice.. We are getting there.!

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen...

Just to share these thoughts briefly.

I'd like to suggest that we unanimously adopt a symbol, image, logo or sign to succinctly depict what #NYRP represents.

You'd all agree that what may take volumes to communicate in words, may require far less by images, to hit it.

We don't necessarily need to have some expert knowledge on brand management, to reckon the importance of visual identity. Even the market woman who cannot read or write can appreciate and relate more easily with recognisable brands, via images, and there lies the power of visuals.

Let's all look at this and share our thoughts.

Regards!

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Okay, guys, given the Nigerian factor, it has become pretty difficult to trust the motives of the next guy(s), isn't it? The paranoia is quite strong.

It is important that we have faith in ourselves and what we're projecting. At the nascent stage of every enterprise, such back and forth are inevitable. But let us not allow it get the best of us.

It is my conviction that all we'd be doing for now would be tentative(adhoc basis), so as to allow us examine our options very carefully.

Having said that, the system has to run, however. Perhaps, changes would be effected on a monthly basis, or as the house(#NYRP) unanimously agrees. This would allow for fine-tuning of the processes as we proceed.

Also, the admins are doing a great job,(#NYRP isn't all they do!) and should be encouraged to be a little more responsive, to discussions, suggestions and all.

Moreover, in addition to other modalities for roles/positions of responsibility, candidates need to convince members via personal statement of purpose or as the case may be. But overall, we need to have faith in our processes and the system as a whole.

Due to natural laws, and beyond our expectations, things always have ways of playing out nicely along the way.

Agreeably, time isn't always an affordable luxury but patience has always remained a virtue.

It is doable, guys, it is!

Factfinder1:
Watch how they will obey and follow every protocol...but as soon as they arrive Lagos airport they will bridge all security protocols and cut corners....I witnessed such in Lagos in 2014 same Nigerian big men that were on que with us in hitro acting nice and following procedures became beast as soon as they arrived Lagos airport.... The bad habit is in us as a people and we are celebrated here for it but can't try such outside Nigeria

Sorry, just curious, the "hitro", could it be some 'slangish' or pidgin english spelling?

Oloruntobi4382:
Okay Mr, lemme keep sleeping till some other groups rise up...then give my ideas

Now listen up, mister! I don't think you have to hold any one here by the jugular just because you want to offer ideas to help #NYRP grow.

We are all in this together and we all seek sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our beloved country. If by our little but collective efforts this country is stirred up and records improved living conditions for her citizens, now or going forward, posterity shall judge us fair.

Now, isn't that better than the immediate gratification you seek? Personally, I care less about any form of gratification. A better Nigeria where our children (and we too) shall live up to their/our dreams in a secure, just and prosperous environment is what I'd give my all for. Think selfless service bro, for it is the greatest way to contribute to humanity.

May we all have the courage to look at the bigger picture.

#NYRP
#NoViolence, #NoHateSpeeches, #NoGuns

"...words are not heard, so cymbals and drums are made. Owing to lack of visibility, banners and flags are made.

Cymbals, drums, banners and flags are used to focus and unify people's ears and eyes.

Once people are unified, the brave cannot proceed alone, the timid cannot retreat alone.
This is the rule for employing a group." [The Art of War ~ Sun Tzu]

May our eyes and minds be open to the innumerable benefits of team work and collective efforts; in our personal lives, families, places of work and in every other enterprise that we may find ourselves.

#NYRP
#NoViolence, #NoHateSpeeches, #NoGuns

shophut:
CLICK HERE to fill the representative form. So far we have only 8 people who have filled this form (7males and 1female). This isnt good enough. We need more numbers.

Now, curiously, how about the 'state/LGA of Origin' becomes 'state/LGA of Residence'?

Just thinking aloud...

AgroLogistics:
Nice one... Dear comrades, lets keep it coming!

This (#YouthRevolutionaryMovement) Project can be achieved if we sustain the tempo.

Keep in mind, it begins with me/you. Let our narratives be underscored, in VERY PRACTICAL terms, by accountability, transparency, discipline, Peace, love and understanding.

The situations on ground are complex, the issues are salient and the rot is systemic.

Therefore, it is important to be the change you/we desire; talk kindly to the elderly, return the excess balance given to you by the trader, refuse bribes, subtly try to highlight the far reaching damages the activities of the "yahoo boy" causes to the society and try reminding him of the consequences, do not cut corners and leave the next person shortchanged then define it as "being smart".

And if for some reason you think that nothing can be done to better the situation, think also of the likelihood of living under such circumstances and having your generations unborn do same.

And like the American novelist, Jonathan Safram Foer once wrote, "not responding is a response - we are equally responsible for what we don't do".

There must be a way and it is worth trying out.

Good morning comrades!

lets keep it coming!
The goals of this Project can be achieved if we sustain the tempo.

Keep in mind, it begins with me/you. Let our narratives be underscored, in VERY PRACTICAL terms, by accountability, transparency, discipline, Peace, love and understanding.

The situations on ground are complex, the issues are salient and the rot is systemic.

Therefore, it is important to be the change you/we desire; talk kindly to the elderly, return the excess balance given to you by the trader, refuse bribes, subtly try to highlight the far reaching damages the activities of the "yahoo boy" causes to the society and try reminding him of the consequences, do not cut corners and leave the next person shortchanged then define it as "being smart".

And if for some reason you think that nothing can be done to better the situation, think also of the likelihood of living under such circumstances and having your generations unborn do same.

And like the American novelist, Jonathan Safram Foer once wrote, "not responding is a response - we are equally responsible for what we don't do".

There must be a way and it is worth trying out.

BornAgainMay:


Those admiring the picture should rem. That Tiv has d highest population of HIV patients.

These ladies might be positive too.

The fear of TiV is the beginning of wisdom

Mbok, stop misleading people here! Before you open your mouth, first open your mind or you risk sounding very shallow. Research doesn't hurt!

Rivers
Taraba
Kaduna, in that order.
check:
https://www.nairaland.com/3711224/nigerian-hiv-prevalence-states-2016

Brilliant submissions!@lindabon

Going by the time table released by INEC, we have less than eighteen (18) calendar months to the elections (presidential, gubernatorial as well as legislative - national and states). And if #NYRP turns out to be "the party that has come up with the fastest workable policies", it would be all to our collective credit as Young Nigerians. And that may even boost mass appeal for #NYRP and go a longer way.

It is worthy to mention here, however, that we are not necessarily out to impress anyone, or so I think. Our goal primarily is to achieve unity of purpose and try to bring about an overhaul to the current system. Here lies a collective responsibility and opportunity for us to educate Nigerians along the way. We'd be teaching values and/or virtues, amongst which shall include patience. It would be awesome if we choose to run or fly to our destination, provided we achieve our set goals. But may we not get needlessly jumpy and pressured into adopting that dangerous mentality of pressing for "sharp sharp" results(quick action remedies). It is a Nigerian thing no doubt, and as a matter of fact, Nigerians are distressed, restive, impatient and living on the precipice, now more than ever. But, ladies and gentlemen, the walk to freedom is not always a hundred meter dash, it's a long one.
And you can not agree any less that freedom itself is a product of conscious and long term planning.

Therefore, in the interim, whatever plans we make now towards 2019 would only be short term and used as a litmus test, going forward. It is important that we understand the fact that beyond 2019, all factors held constant, there'd still be life, and there'd still be #NYRP. May we not be dismayed, may we continue to gather steam because we may need it soon enough, and may the seeds of our optimism continue to grow!

Pardon me, if this sounds like a lone voice in the wilderness, it may still pass for a #VoiceOfReason

#NYRP
#NoViolence, #NoHateSpeeches, #NoGuns

lindabon:
I think there may be a need for more urgency actually, but of course, even urgency requires a certain amount of care and deliberation. Patience is also of utmost importance and as much as I would like to appeal for patience, we need to understand the country we live in. The truth is that Nigerian's have lost patience and if we don't have plans in place, we will look unserious to them. We are up against these vicious pythons called PDP and APC, who will be on the other side drafting all these policies that they come up with in the toilet. It's not that Nigerians have been stupid to accept their crooked promises, it's always because there is a hunger for change even if its one that is lacking in substance. Waiting is if we are pessimistic. Waiting is if we do not think this will work. …and most importantly; Waiting is if we don't realize that this is Nigeria and Nigerians are desperate. Optimism, on the other hand, is seeing ourselves at the finish line and then looking back at how we got there. If we don't have certain plans yet, we need to let people know why and when we can come up with the plans. For example, if we can't register NYRP because there are requirements such as needing more members, then that should be our response to anyone asking questions. Otherwise, if a Nigerian shows interest in the party and asks these same questions and we don't give them concrete answers; the conclusion of an average Nigerian in their desperation will be that "WE ARE NOT SERIOUS". Yes, there should be a need for patience, but we have to tick faster than a clock. The most important thing is that we must make our policies credible and workable, and without lies or deceit. But my dears, with the hunger and desperation in our beloved country, we have to be VERY FAST, even if it means getting into the Guinness Book of World Record for the party that has come up with the fastest workable policies, so be it. If we sleep or slumber, we risk waking up to 2019 with PDP or APC again.

Fact is:
Nigerians today don't hear wait
Nigerians today don't have patience
And sadly; Nigerians today don't know tomorrow

So this I think, is why most people are a bit in a hurry. So the question is, how do we do this, taking into account the impatience of Nigerians (thanks to our failed politicians), setting things up, the tasks at hand, mapping out our policies, and the need to hit the ground running. Nigerians are desperate, and desperate times will lead to PDP OR APC in 2019 if we don't make ourselves a credible alternative. That is definitely a concern we cannot ignore.

oyetpel:
You mean am not guided?

Something is called a party, won't they get it registered?

Am i overreaching myself by offering advice?

Did i say the rally should be now?

Maybe one should not even talk again.

If this kind of advice is tagged overreaching, then why bring up this party?

Foremost, I'd like to offer my sincere apologies, if my choice of words didn't go down well with you (or anyone else). We are brothers and sisters in this struggle. And I don't think I'd achieve anything by offending anyone here. I am truly sorry, bro!

However, I believe it is our collective responsibility to weigh our options very carefully. We all should understand that in addition to other dimensions, there are political, as well as, legal implications to what we are doing or intend to do. And so we must think ahead and proceed with wisdom.
That's all I was trying to say.

Please, don't take these words personal.

#NYRP
#NoViolence, #NoHateSpeeches, #NoGuns

oyetpel:
Awareness.
There should be a rally in each state where, we will go to
campuses, market places to inform masses that there is a
new political party in town, organized by youths.
We tell them it is time for youths to govern.
"We are leaders of today, not tomorrow again, because
tomorrow may be late".

NYRP is not yet registered as a political party. I'd like to advice that even as we bask in the excitement of the possibilities that lie ahead, let's be circumspect not to overreach ourselves. There are procedures that must be thought through and followed. I believe that a strategy group would handle those accordingly. Please let us be guided!

Good evening, Dear Comrades!

I'd like to commend each and everyone who has taken time to pledge support for this movement. This only follows that the resolve of the Nigerian Youth toward a better society has grown from a mole hill into a mountain. And this is quite remarkable!

The determination is strong and the fervor is palpable. It is my prayer that the hopes be kept alive even as the fire continues to burn.

For some reason, I'd like to point out the fact that, at times like these, quite naturally, various interests would always attempt to ride the tides of the moment and further their aspirations. Hence the births of various pseudo groups at such times.

It is important to note however, that there's really nothing new under the sun, it's never what you do but how it's done. Even in the marketplace, a million and one wares are offered, but it's what a buyer needs/wants that is bought.

Our concerns here should be how to control to the barest minimum the unauthorised access or outright "theft" as alleged by @Lindadon, of vital data, information and ideas from our sources by these pseudo groups. Because at the end, originality, clad in logic and reason shall prevail.

So, let's have in mind that, there'd be interlopers, detractors and even fifth columnists on this journey. My advice is to try not to unknowingly and unnecessarily glorify them. They have nothing to lose, but we are too determined (in our journey to the Promised Land) to stop and throw stones at every barking dog.

If anyone tells you that it would be as easy as walking into your bedrooms, pinch him/her back to consciousness. Some would get tired and weary, more would lose patience and cave in, still more would receive pieces of silver and sellout, but let it be known that reaching the destination is a big possibility.

I salute our courage thus far, even as we hone our doggedness.

#NYRP
#NoViolence, #NoHateSpeeches, #NoGuns, #OneLove

Nice one... Dear comrades, lets keep it coming!

This (#YouthRevolutionaryMovement) Project can be achieved if we sustain the tempo.

Keep in mind, it begins with me/you. Let our narratives be underscored, in VERY PRACTICAL terms, by accountability, transparency, discipline, Peace, love and understanding.

The situations on ground are complex, the issues are salient and the rot is systemic.

Therefore, it is important to be the change you/we desire; talk kindly to the elderly, return the excess balance given to you by the trader, refuse bribes, subtly try to highlight the far reaching damages the activities of the "yahoo boy" causes to the society and try reminding him of the consequences, do not cut corners and leave the next person shortchanged then define it as "being smart".

And if for some reason you think that nothing can be done to better the situation, think also of the likelihood of living under such circumstances and having your generations unborn do same.

And like the American novelist, Jonathan Safram Foer once wrote, "not responding is a response - we are equally responsible for what we don't do".

There must be a way and it is worth trying out.

Good morning comrades!

Great ideas!

I like to think that as events continue to unfold, there may be need to tentatively keep the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba narrative under. We have not demonstrated exactly how this concept benefits us. Matter of fact, I think it even splits us further with the three major tribes benefiting more via their numerical strengths. True, the numbers would always count for such groups, no denying that, but it is not so necessary to try to formalise now an arrangement that may be a source of discontentment. It may be important but not necessary and certainly not urgent.

I am positive that we'd get to that point where our major languages would have wider acceptability. When we would have vehicle manuals written in our local languages and all. For now, I like to think that, let things take shape first of all. Let's think as global citizens who are aware of the our own issues and try to design sustainable solutions.

The Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, the Students Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy (SEALDs) in Japan, the victory of the Minjoo part over the Saenuri party in the South Korean parliamentary elections in 2016, were all orchestrated by the youth/younger generation and are indicators that the young people can actually overturn the political order and rewrite the narratives.
Just my thoughts!

ourchoice:
We need to abolish state of origin in Nigeria and look at the possibility of making it compulsory for every Nigerian parent to give their child 3 names which must include names from the 3 major Nigerian tribes; Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba.

Also, we need to look at the possibility of making Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba languages a compulsory subject in all Nigerian schools starting from primary school to foster unity and curb tribal division.

Restructuring option 1 suggestion from me:
Nigeria will be restructured using the existing 6 geopolitical zones:

Northeast
Northwest
North central
Southeast
Southwest
Southsouth

Each geopolitical zone will have a prime minister, and then we will have a federal government council to be made up of the prime ministers from each geopolitical zone. They will rule for 6 years single term and each prime minister will be the head of federal government for 12 months.....it will rotated among them for the 6 years. The head of FG will act as the Nigerian president for the 12 months.

Each state will keep 50% of their revenue from their state and return 50% to FG. Additionally, states with natural resources like crude oil, gold, tin, etc will be required to remit another 10% of the revenue from their resources which will be used to help poor states with no mineral resources and low revenue so they can catch up developmentally.


Restructuring Option2 suggestion:

Presidential system remains as it is now.

Each state will manage their resources and keep 50% of revenue from their state and return 50% to FG.

Additionally, states with natural mineral resources like crude oil, gold, tin, etc will be required to remit another 10% of the revenue from their resources which will be used as support allocation to help poor states with no mineral resources and low revenue so they can catch up developmentally. Like this, all states and regions will develop at their own pace.

Each state will have their State Police for proper state policing.

The aim of restructuring will be to make governance in Nigeria much easier and to take it to the grassroots and not to enrich states with abundant mineral resources.

We really need a youth driven party to foster development in Nigeria now.

We have no other option. We need to start now to prepare ahead before Nigeria is destroyed further by the present and past politicians that have been ruining this nation and making our youths leave Nigeria in mass as if there is war

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Good day fellow Nairalanders,

Owing to the decline in the availability of manual labour around my locality, I need to get a type of herbicide that SELECTIVELY controls weed in yam and cassava (grown separately) farms EFFECTIVELY.

Any valid info will be appreciated.

Many thanks!