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This was a post on facebook by my friend

WHERE DID WE GO WRONG? WAKE UP NIGERIAN YOUTHS - Awolowo was (37), Akintola (36), Ahmadu Bello (36) Balewa (34) and Okotie-Eboh (27), Enahoro (27) led the struggle for independence after the death of Macaulay. Only Zik was 42 at the time.In 1966, the first coup was led by: Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and countered by MurtalaMohammed (28), Theophilus Danjuma (28), Babangida (25), Nanven Garba (23), SaniAbacha (23), Shehu Musa Yaradua (23), and brought into power Gowon (32), Ojukwu (33), Obasanjo (29), Buhari (24).Most of the military administrators who governed the states under the successive military regimes, most of whom are governors now, were under 30 years.The brief democratic dispensation which interjected the military interregnums also sawthe House of Representatives in particular populated by majority of members under 30 years as well as some senators. Under 30s were also not in short supply with appointments, we have examples of MT Mbuwho became foreign affairs minister at 23 and Pat Utomi who became a presidentialadviser at 27 and so on and so forth.NOW:Why is it that this age bracket is today still sleeping in 3 seater chairs in their parents’homes?Why is it that this age bracket is today still collecting pocket money from their parents?Why is it that this age bracket is today still writing JAMB?Why is it that this age bracket is today still sagging their trousers?Why is it that this age bracket is today still searching for jobs, not yet married?Why is it that this age bracket is today no longer qualified to even be leaders of youthwings of political parties?Why is it that this age bracket is today so docile?Why is it that this age bracket is today still incapable of feeding itself?Why is it that this age bracket is today barred by law from even aspiring to certain political offices?Why is it that this age bracket is today incapacitated, unwilling, unable and incapable of asking questions?GOD BLESS NIGERIA!": (c) 2014Prof Wole[/b]

And this was my reply:
If I may attempt to address your question:
1. virtually all the names you mentioned above have fiercely refused to step aside for the "age-generation" you are referring to to function. lets see from Obasanjo to Babangida to Buhari. If not that death has taken away most of the lot, we would still see a struggle to remain relevant by them.
2. The times during which these people were prompted into the political struggle and subsequent limelight were a direct factor responsible for their emergence. Lets look at it chronologically; Awolowo was (37), Akintola (36), Ahmadu Bello (36) Balewa (34) and Okotie-Eboh (27), Enahoro (27) Zik was (42) all fighting for independence from colonialism - an era during which the happenings were detrimental to the people and which needed urgent and strong reactions.
Now let’s look at the more recent crop of people you cited too; Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) Murtala Mohammed (28), Theophilus Danjuma (28), Babangida (25), Nanven Garba (23), SaniAbacha (23), Shehu Musa Yar’adua (23), Gowon (32), Ojukwu (33), Obasanjo (29), Buhari (24) once again all emerged during the topsy-turvy, turbulent military era. we can all agree that the every country goes through this period of "feet-finding" immediately after she gains independence (even with south sudan as a very recent example in this modern period of strong democratic presence all over the world).
Now with the similarities between the colonial and military eras, compare the present democratic dispensation? Do you not see here that there is no right climate for aggressive, vibrant and erratic young people to emerge? Democracy is a self-sustaining system that takes care of those age bracket related loop holes. Look at it, only the experienced or self-declared experienced ones take the helm of affairs in a democratic setup and keep staying there for as long as they are deemed fit because basically that is what democracy does.
For me the question you should ask is; why are the present Leaders creating such dysfunctional environment through their inept styles of policies and governance that disable our youth?

Ibnsultan: As we came so shall we all leave. RIP brother

DID THEY COME IN A CAR CRASH?

DEVA1: wen last did u listen to d news? Ak-47 made d world safer?
SMH

for Christs sake dont you people have any sense of humour? If you dont have, atleast pretend to have one.

Sllowppoisoon: Effect of Poverty
Poverty kills faster than death...

Are u for real? Poverty kills faster dan death? Wen povery kills wht happens? Don't u die abi is dieing from poverty diff frm death ni

ogugua88: The only time I had such an experience was when my first ex broke up with me. I was young and "head over heels" if you will. He broke up with me simply because he could, leaving me distraught. It felt like my world ended... literally. I was in my room for days, thinking the worst of myself. Actually telling myself, "you're this"... "you're that". Sometimes I'd be driving to work or school and I'd start crying right there in the car. Or I'd be in my room doing homework or listening to music and I'd be stricken with sorrow, and tears would flow again.
It was a very painful experience but I'm more than grateful for it now. During my grief, I did some analysis. I reflected back on the relationship and realized that the crying I was crying after the relationship was no different than the tears I shed during the relationship. He was a shitty boyfriend and I was hardly ever happy with him, so why on earth was I crying over him releasing me? Once I came to that realization, I healed very quickly. The whole process didn't take up to two weeks.

The only thing I regret is not having someone to confide in about it. I dealt with it alone as I didn't want anyone pitying me or getting angry at him. Not even my sister knew. I wish I had someone who would've heard me out and told me what I later realized. It would have saved me a lot of time and tears.

ooohhhh what a touching story*sobbing* [nollywood lines]

xynerise: This thread is mainly for those(everybody) who lied (and still lie) to their parents just to create a space to visit their boyfriends/girlfriends and also crazy things we did just to prove we love him/her

Teenage experience I will say to some peeps like me while some are still doing it till today.

Make I no lie, I lie well well

I remember my first love at Orile Iganmu, a pretty muslim girl. At 15, I used to steal Nasco biscuits from my mum's shop and I would lie to her that I want to go home and fetch water . I would quickly divert to the next street and rush to my babe's house. I do this every weekends and never got a kiss in return till we broke up .

Share you experience

cheii nna u never got a kiss? u must have been a learner with nasco biscuits while ur mates wwere doing gala and meatpie then.

Flirtyfemi: ol! Razz boy... rapper Olamide is still very razz, lol. He killed his performance at the DKM concert but hey, why slippers nah....see photos here...

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http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/06/olamide-performs-with-slippers-at.html

ITS CALLED KEEPING IT SIMPLE DUDE! MUST HE WEAR A $236,000 SHOE SO YOU HAVE WHAT TO TALK ABOUT? I WONDER WHY NIGERIANS LOVE FAKE LIFESTYLE

biafranqueen: I love this chick but this dressing does not fit her.
Please can someone tell me if girdles/shape wear is not being sold in 9ja am looking for something to export and make millions...I am serious

hey biafranqueen i like ur style n zeal. i dnt know anything abt d info u r requesting buh ur aggressiveness towards entreprenuership is infectious. i remember ur other topic on writing cvs and cover letters. it was well educating n helped a lot. i ope we can talk on a more personal level...ciao

nna na wa ooo...u be hater?

REZOLUTE: I HATE BOTH OF DEM....

ashson: Back in da Days...

i need a pair ASAP!! anyone??

biafranqueen: List your skills that you learned in NYSC or ever volunteer for church/student body this is a functional resume
OBJECTIVE
A position in Finance and Banking that will utilize my strong analytically and interpersonal skills, as well as can be effectively utilized to improve operations and contribute to company profits.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
*Experienced in budgeting, financial planning, and donation solicitation
*Well-developed organizational skills
*Able to accept responsibility and delegate where needed
*Personable and work well with all types of personalities
*Loyal, driven, honest, and committed to a job well done
*Proven negotiation abilities
*Highly articulate, effective communicator

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BS Political Science (International Business concentration) Ikega University, Ikega May 2012
Leadership Training -Nigeria Youth Service Corp July 2011
Volunteer Orientation- Motherless Baby Home

SPECIAL SKILLS
Language- Fluent in Igbo and and French
Computer- MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet Research

RELEVANT SKILLS
*Collecting and recording statistical and confidential information
*Extremely sociable and able to put visitors at ease
*Highly Skilled at solving customer relations problems
*Data entry, with exceptionally fast and accurate typing

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor 2011-2012
Nigerian Youth Service Corp, Nigeria
*Accepted the challenge to supervise team members during special projects


Math Tutor 2009-2011
Self- Employed
* Assisted students failing in math to pass exams


List anything you have done paid and unpaid and if you have any recommendations from professors that always helps.

thanx so much @biafranqueen. buh d points you listed under "relevant professional experience", i listed under "career summary" in my cv. how does it look? by the way am currently a youth corper passing out this coming june. thanx.

curtain: This guy is tilting towards the chinese model, its called 'cultural development'. Bravo.

you could say that again bobo but the problem here is that while the chinese have one central language with little variations, nigeria is so complexly multilingual so that cultural development will be hampered. Anyway it is the best thing Rochas has done. I Love Him!!

Sijo01: 1. Planting a kiss on my lips when i least expect.

2. Holding me on ma waist.

3. Playing with ma hair (platin/loosing)

4. Ironing ma cloths.

d list is endless abeg!

idiot!!! I sure say from no.4 down u d find househelp wey b guy.

PAGAN 9JA:
dont lie. the bible and quraan both says that animals dont have souls and are mainly meant to serve humans.



2 Peter 2:12

".......They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish."

my friend well ur post said "they are like UNREASONING animals" but in this case the animals all proved to have reasoned!! So what are you saying?

Sijo01: I dont see the issue here!

u gurls will never see the issue get it

MrOldskool (JP):
Neva knew NL serious minded peeps? Thot it was al abt gals,how 2 Bleep,wizkid drops new joint feat 2pac,Jayz comes 2 naija etc... Sha me get my own,I no like laptop,how do u tell if its true

u sef no get anything to contribute ooo. Are u serious minded? U just vomit ur rubbish here without help. If u have nutin upstairs just keep mum, read n learn fool!!!

omodapson: What if the lion on the top sh!ts or piss on the humans in the moving cage?

u d tink shit or piss?? Na wa oo. Wht if d cage actualy opens??wetin go hapen. Tink dat one first befor u tink shit n piss. Infact me i prefer shit n piss to anyoda scenario

Well you can never tell oooo. U were lucky dude!! It happened to me way back 2007 in Uyo Akwa Ibom state. My case was even more hypnotizing in that they showed the money to me. Imagine seeing wads of cash; dollars, pounds and even francs!! Men ma eyes popped outtta dia sockets oooo. And i just came out of a bank wid 10k on me. I wonder what would hav hapened to me if i bought their story. Hhhmmmm but God save us all sha.....

Hendryx: dis is not possble, iz he mad or wat?

what if the headpan is actually clean or something?? Did u not attend a boarding where we used pails to soak garri n drink? It used to be fun i bet. Or is it because its a bricklayer that is doing this you just jump to your one sided conclusion. Please be mentally assertive before making comments. Thank you.

Eboski: The last *...* unioyu is a federal university И̲̮̣̥̅̊o̶̲̥̅̊τ̣̣̥ a state were they will admitte only those from The state as if is tЂǝrǝ private university,Zap

Bleep you too!! Idiot like you wey no fit get admission u d turn to bad belle to talk ur nonsense..idiot

diluminati: more money for illuminati

foolish agurment!!!please bring up something contributive or keep mute. Thank you!

edlion57: govt shld give it free

which govt? Can u subsidize that??

naijalodge: i laugh in spanish...

hehehehehhehiiiiiiiiii hhhhoohohohohooohoohoho huhuhuhuhuhuuhh
this appears the funniest peice i have read on nairaland ooooo..shey na d spanish laaf be dat

Harbioollah: No Nigerian University will accept a 3rd class for Medicine(DE).
Y nt try Enter through UTME.thats d best option 4 U

THANKS HARBIOOLAH. I THOUGHT OF THAT OPTIOM ALSO BUT I NEEDED TO BE SURE I HAVE NO CHANCE WITH MY DEGREE

judebeyou: Do you suggest I bone the abroad studies and get a part time degree course in Ghana and arrange for business alongside?

i wonder why you are really contemplating part time studies? are you scared the money will finish on you? cos thats what i sense here. hey man there are good schools there in ghana or even here in naija if you wish. cool down and get a degree man preferably in that agric sector you wanna venture in doing biz. SOLID EDUCATION IS THE BEST INVESTMENT!!

hello people. i would really love to be helped here. i just graduated from a university with a 3rd class in human anatomy. i know this is not encouraging to say the least but i really tried my best. now i am inlove with the medical field and want to carry on but i dont know how that can be achieved. i heard no university will consider me at all. please is there anyone who has usefull information as regarding my degree range and direct entry or any other way i can go about to study medicine? i would hugely appreciate all your help. thanks.

i lack the right words to flatter you with.

new maonza: No difference. . . Dey r all women with a cavity in btw their legs

you must be one filthy person to talk like this one a sensitive yet important issue. try learning cultures again please. ladies i apologise for his lack of respect..

Odunnu: I have quietly observed the happenings in this section and to say i'm saddened each time I come here is an understatement. I really dont know how to express it without mentioning names stepping on toes and starting a fight. The bottomline is that I want an exclusively Christian section where I can express my faith online, with an equally christian Moderator.
Please attend to this humble request, as I dont make too much demands.

CAPITAL NO! YOU WANT TO START FACTIONS AND CREATE DIVIDE ON NAIRALAND WITH YOUR RELIGION PROBLEMS ABI? I WONDER WHY CHRISTIANS ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO SAY THESE THINGS THAT END UP IN BIGOTRY. THIS IS NAIRALAND! IT WAS INTENDED FOR NIGERIANS AND NOT A SELECTED AS THAT WILL BE SELLFISH. SO IF YOU CANT COPE, FIND AN XTIAN SITE ONLINE AND JOIN AND STOP TRYING TO CAUSE FRICTION HERE!!!!!

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Kano state
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Re: UCL: Napoli Vs Chelsea (3 - 1) On 21st February 2012
« #69 on: Yesterday at 09:38:15 PM »
Get in Essien and Lampard to tie up this game joor.


funkymallam abi dem use shoe lace tie d game or na koboko?? chelsea failuressssss

see how lame this discussion is? it did not even attract up to ten different posters
you people should tune your idle minds to things more creative instead of arguing if garri is white color or oil-red color

emmatok it is clear you are a fool!!!!1
a foolish fool who doesnt even know he is foolish, tarh!!! you make me sick,  let me tell you, if you are military or belong to any force and think that gives you the right to bully people around, you better not cross me else i will kill you with my bare hands. i hate your kind,  and if you think your destiny to suffer at military schools all in the name of training is another persons portion, God strike you dead with thunder, IDIOT WEY NO SABI SPEAK ENGLISH (COMMON ENGLISH SEF), FOOLISH MILITARY



OKIJA_JUJU that was not my point but does that deserve shooting on the school compound? What if a stray bullet fell students? what would your juju mouth say
that shows carelessnes and callousness on the part of the father who brags about being military. as for school, u must be stupid to ask that question. i think nairaland should 0begin reviewing peoples accout to accertain thier true age or beta still introduce maturity test, mumu