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 Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate: Winner:UNIBEN by Davo93(m): 12:27pm On Dec 28, 2013 |
Sometimes in 1980, Nnamdi Azikwe somewhat shifted grounds on his ‘Ideology for Nigeria' saying “we must dig deep from our roots to discover the secret of successful co-existence.” This definately showed the pant for a true federal state, though coming late but that was necessary to give a dose of recuperation to our nation's unity that had repeatedly suffered attacks from eminent personalities among many other Nigerians. A very wonderful Afternoon to the Judges, Coordinators, my Co-debaters and the viewing distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. I say merry christmas to you all in arrears and also wishing you a very prosperous new year in waiting. I remain my humble self, Davo93 representing the foremost Nigerian university that stands for learning and culture, Obafemi Awolowo University. It is a great privilege bestowed upon me at this crucial time to logically argue against the motion: 1914-Almagamation, a historical mistake. I will like to start by drawing the attention of everyone to a well known fact; Many nations of the world today were formed as a result of wars and other unsuitable acquisition processes but still, all these did not lead to the failure of those nations or rather justify any attempt by groups or states at jeopardizing their sovereignty. Nigeria had a very peaceful annexation if you ask me, whereby only signed documents brought the northern and southern protectorates together. What I am driving at here is that, Nigerians should be grateful and see objectively beyond their mindsets and what their leaders and elders have made them to believe over the years about their amalgamation. We need to start to see reasons to admit that the 1914 amalgamation is one of the best things that happened to us. Nigeria will celebrate her 100th year of glorious existence come next year, this is undoubtedly one of any feat any nation will be glad to celebrate. This is more reason why a discussion like this at this time is necessary to address some begging and deterring issues before we embark on another centenary journey. It is no new analysis from various historical analysts and pundits that our amalgamation was falsely founded. They blame the past and present problems facing Nigeria on this foundation and many went as far as prescribing disintegration as the only cure to our problems based on their understanding of the situation . I once again crave the indulgence of my esteemed readers to kindly set aside, at least for this time whatsoever stance you maintain on this debate as we peruse and logically dissect this matter and I do hope we both reach a common ground at the end. Without conceeding to the fallacy that the 1914 amalgamation is a historical mistake, I will liken the birth of Nigeria to that of a man who was brought into existence as a result of a vicious rape incidence. After conception, the pregnancy of this man was not aborted despite the known unpalatable circumstances surrounding it and probable external influences against it. The baby was delivered, can we say that baby was a mistake? This baby grew up and went past the odds of life to become a comfortable man who can fern for himself and even give to people. Can we still say this man is a mistake? Sincerely NO! So also our dear nation Nigeria. She is no mistake at all! I still find it very difficult to dissuade my thinking faculty from allowing me point accusing fingers at some of our past and present leaders who have told us nothing but falsehood and continued reasons why a country called Nigeria should not exist without even feeding us with the benefits we stand to enjoy as a united nation. Our population in the black continent has earned us the incontestable title of the Gaint of Africa. This has in many ways brought a lot of benefits to our land. As we all know that the population size of a nation goes a long way in determining the commanded respect she enjoys from other countries of the world, even in important international decision making processes. Nigeria has been an unrivaled beneficiary of this since her existence. The 1914 marriage has also helped us in creating an abundant manpower base, courtesy of the many ethnicities we have got. This abundant manpower is obvious in various vital sectors of our economy. Among which we have the security and sport sectors. Imagine the combination of the doggedness of the Hausas with the intelligence of the yorubas, now complemented by the skills of the Igbos in our military, wao! what a great military set up we have got! Likewise in the sports arena. How about the available numerous tourist centres for both nationals and international citizens to explore from? This cannot be possible if not for an amalgamated Nigeria. The grace to gather the erudites from various angles of the nation for the best representation and government also lay credence to the beauty of our diversity. All these and many other advantages are crusted in the amalgamated nation of ours. Having mentioned the advantages of a nation like Nigeria as a result of its amalgamation, it will be a gross show of ignorance on my path if i do not acknowledge the fact that Nigeria as a nation is been faced with challenges, just like any other nation around the globe but we will be doing a grave injustice to ourselves and our colonial masters if we say our compounded problems of the past and present is as a result of the 1914 amalgamation. A very huge injustice! The perculiarity of this article will not permit me to fully implicate our leaders and ignorant citizens as the major causes of our misfortunes so far. Someone may want to say, how about the ethnic clashes here and there? Let me say here that some of these clashes started out as a minor misunderstanding that could have been resolved by our leaders before they were wide blown if truely they have the unity of our beloved nation at heart, but all they do is to blame a marriage of heterogeneous people of a hundred years old. Is that not unpatriotic? They forgot clashes can even be more violent in a homogeneous setting if the necessary measures are not put in place. Take for instance a homogeneous nation like Somalia, a country regarded as a big family with almost a single tribe. Somalia only has dents of few other minor tribes. A country where 99.9% of her citizens practise thesame religion, yet, Somalia can be said to be a very good example of a failed nation. Can we still blame their woes on heterogeneousity? Absolutely No! Therefore, I want us to look beyond the 1914 amalgamation as the reason for our setbacks and problems. Truly, our diversity if not properly harnessed and continually encouraged to its positive side, there could be problem and this is the instance we find ourselves atimes. Sovereign National Conferences should be a routine exercise in a very heterogeneous nation like Nigeria. By so doing, no tribe or group will feel marginalized in any way. So also, we get to know our differences and take advantage of it to build a more united and stronger nation. With all sense of humility and respect, I wish to say that Nigeria is greater than anyone of us, even the president and at thesame time, Nigeria belongs to all of us. So I believe every spirited efforts at encouraging her existence and sovereignty should be unanimously appreciated and promoted, no matter the challenges we are facing. As I conclude, permit me to reinstate my position that the 1914 amalgamation is not a historical mistake in any way but a clad blessing to us all. Thank You! REFERENCES Nigeria: The mistake of 1914 By Y! Editor (21/06/2012) http://www.ynaija.com/nigeria-the-mistake-of-1914/ Middle East Policy Council – Muslim Populations Worldwide http://web.archive.org/web/20061214023655/http://www.mepc.org/workshops/popstat.asp The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Centra Intelligence Agency. http://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/so.html 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate. :::Planning Thread by Davo93(m): 12:03pm On Dec 28, 2013 |
Name: Davo93 Topic: 1914-Amalgamation, A Historical Mistake? School: OAU Stance: Opposing Thanks! |
| Politics › Re: When Did Using A Phone In A Military Checkpoint Become An Offence. by Davo93(m): 11:00am On Dec 28, 2013 |
Which state OP? Somehow funny tho |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 10:42am On Dec 28, 2013 |
Rummenigge: @davo93 u don see alert? Me neva see oo? Wia do u skool?Same here friend. I am yet to be alerted. I school in OAU. |
| Crime › Re: Soldiers Kill Student At Checkpoint In Katsina. by Davo93(m): 10:49am On Dec 27, 2013 |
Hmmm... Very unfortunate incidence. Obviously, the driver was reckless and should be made to face the full music. To blame the army may be difficult here considering the security atmosphere in that region and the way the driver acted. Nevertheless, our security men are sometimes crazy at handling their arms. 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Kano Spends N1bn On School In Niger Republic by Davo93(m): 10:33am On Dec 27, 2013 |
I just hope this man is not training the next generation of Boko Haram in the name of providing scholarship to them. I believe this man didn't take time to ponder on this project well. The reasons he gave for establishing such agreement i regard as parasitic can be achieved here in Nigeria. By doing this in Nigeria, he will be helping in building the nation's economy directly and indirectly. Moreso, these lads are just young, secondary school education for that matter! If such agreement was done for the tertiary students, then, we can say let us be hopeful. I say this is a bad riddance to another beautiful rubbish. This will be very obvious when another administration comes on board in the state. 2 Likes |
| Sports › Re: Nairaland Sports Poll: Who Should Win The Fifa Ballon D'or? by Davo93(m): 6:46am On Dec 27, 2013 |
I vote Cristiano Ronaldo though Messi is my favourite player but I think CR7 deserves it more this time. |
| Politics › Re: Boko-Haram: Shekau Reappears, In Video Claims Resposiblity For Attacks On JTF by Davo93(m): 8:10pm On Dec 26, 2013 |
Hmmm... |
| Nairaland General › Re: Can't Believe Seun Did This!!!!!! by Davo93(m): 1:45am On Dec 26, 2013 |
Logan Henderson: I don't want to post it here coz he siad it's offensive to him.Ok, fine. Goodluck!  |
| Nairaland General › Re: You've Gotta See This Pix!! [Today's Past] by Davo93(m): 1:33am On Dec 26, 2013 |
 Mr Nwosu |
| Nairaland General › Re: Is This Fair? by Davo93(m): 1:28am On Dec 26, 2013 |
Lol... I understand your thinking bro I will just advice you work harder and look up to God for good success, with Him, who says you cannot achieve greater feat? More importantly, always know godliness with contentment is great gain . For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Shalom! |
| Nairaland General › Re: If Seun See This One My Own Don Finish.. by Davo93(m): 1:16am On Dec 26, 2013 |
Mr Olodo |
| Nairaland General › Re: Can't Believe Seun Did This!!!!!! by Davo93(m): 1:11am On Dec 26, 2013 |
@OP, What did you post that is alledgedly detrimental to the success of Nairaland? |
| Education › Re: UNBELIEVABLE: Kwankwaso Declares Free Education In Kano by Davo93(m): 12:35am On Dec 26, 2013 |
Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has been doing fine so far in the education sector especially for the university students. I remembered he sponsored over 400 students to study in private Nigerian universities during the ASUU Strike. Anyway, this may not be unconnected to his 2015 presidential ambition. |
| Politics › Re: Obama & Michelle Sit-out At A Restaurant-can Gej And Patience Do This? by Davo93(m): 12:24am On Dec 26, 2013 |
Caracta: Here we go again. Low self-esteem. The moment you begin to realize that GEJ can never be like Obama and PEJ can never be like Michelle, the better for us all.God bless your wisdom. You said it all! |
| Politics › Re: President Jonathan's Food-Poisoning Suit In Gambian Court by Davo93(m): 7:51pm On Dec 25, 2013 |
Abeg free this man jor. At least from what i could understand here, there is no intentional aim of poisoning GEJ. |
| Nairaland General › Re: Your Condolence Message To The Families Of 25th Bomb Blast St theresa cath churc by Davo93(m): 3:18pm On Dec 25, 2013 |
How i wish that animal in human skin(Kabiru Sokoto) was sentenced to death by public execution,..  Anywa, RIP to the innocent dead! 1 Like |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 8:58am On Dec 25, 2013 |
Rummenigge: ^^ Thanks for the info boss, coz I was gettin anxious, I school in FUTA.Your welcome sir. Hopefully before the new year, FUTA should be attended to. Between Merry Christmas  |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Who Is This Jesus? by Davo93(op): 7:12am On Dec 25, 2013 |
holypower: HE hit the pointExactly! |
| Nairaland General › Re: Describe 2013 In One Word. by Davo93(m): 10:46pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
Challenging! |
| Nairaland General › Re: Nominate And Vote The Most Cool-headed Nairalander 2013<<male And Female>> by Davo93(m): 10:01pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
Male- Obinoscopy Female- Caracta 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Notice To All Jambites by Davo93(m): 9:56pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
Did Prof. Dibu actually say this? From what i read above, he admitted JAMB inefficiency in marking the 2013 UTME was responsible for the mass failure for those who took the PPT. Anyway, the advice up there is concrete. JAMBites, choose wisely and I pray God will give you good success! |
| Christianity Etc › Who Is This Jesus? by Davo93(op): 9:39pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
By Charles StanleyI wish my co-Nairalanders, Moderators and entire staffs of Nairaland a wonderful Christmas celebration and a very great year 2014 in waiting! 1 Like |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 7:27pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
There were confirmed reports of beneficiaries that got their bank alert of the bursary payment today. I learnt students in Ondo State Institutions will be considered lastly. Our effort at pleading to Dr Mimiko, we can now say it is not in vain |
| Politics › Re: Obasanjo Faces Investigation 24 Hours After Jonathan’s Reply by Davo93(m): 11:29am On Dec 24, 2013*. Modified: 11:49am On Dec 24, 2013 |
A wonderful move there by the DSS and NIA. I just hope their findings are made public. By the way, same routine process should have been carried out on the likes of Asari Dokunbo and GMB. 4 Likes |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 8:26pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
A report just reaching me from Comrade Charles Amuwa, DPM Ondo State Schorlaship Board has it that the payment will be made before the end of this week. Let us just hope the board live up to what they have said. |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 4:40pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
habbyy03: @David OP....dem go soon arrest u i promiseMr Habby03, arrest me on what charge? Lol |
| Education › Re: An Open Letter To Dr Olusegun Mimiko by Davo93(op): 4:38pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
nerodenero: It is the season of open lettersThanks... I have corrected that. |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Lecturers To Teach From Homes By 2014 - Registrar by Davo93(m): 12:28am On Dec 23, 2013 |
Ymodulus: This is what happens when a university does not waste her time on ASUU Strike.See where this baba take matter go again, Hian!! God will help you ooo 3 Likes |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Lecturers To Teach From Homes By 2014 - Registrar by Davo93(m): 12:07am On Dec 23, 2013 |
isaajibola: Lecturer teachn student from home doesn't guarantee best in student, I can say dats a lazy stuff at times, sum skul wu normally teach student from home re an ONLINE INSTITUTION. Go find out abt foreign skuls like HAVARD UNI, OXFORD UNI, YALE UNI,TORONTO UNI and co hw students were receivn lectures. Weda d remaining UNIVERSITIES do it or not, dat doesn't mean dey re nt d best. UNILAG still remain d best in LAW, OAU still remain d best in ENGINEERING, UI stil remain d best in MEDICINE. Its gud for every student to knw hw to operate system dou.I sense hatred in your proposition friend. In many advanced colleges, lecturers communicate with their students via the internet for academic purposes as against your claim that it is only done in online colleges. The only problem i think may cause a set-back to this wonderful idea is, if the lecturer-student relationship is not well structured. If this is taken care of very well, believe me, UNILORIN will be a developmental bench mark for other public colleges in no time. 5 Likes |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Lecturers To Teach From Homes By 2014 - Registrar by Davo93(m): 11:48pm On Dec 22, 2013 |
Wonderful initiative here... I don't just know, my love for this citadel keeps growing these days. |
| Nairaland General › Re: Winners For The First NMAT Award 2013 by Davo93(m): 10:50pm On Dec 22, 2013 |
@Vanguard, Kindly check your mail box. I tried sending you a connecting pm. |
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