‘Revolution is the most guaranteed solution for Nigeria. But we are not ready’
I’m in Nigeria for two reasons: my passion for justice and my desire to be close to my family. If I leave Nigeria, I’ll have to change my life goals and career path. I believe in making impact and living for a worthy cause.
However, I’m not going to lie, there are days that I genuinely ask myself whether Nigeria and Nigerians are worth fighting for? There are days that I feel some form of resentment over the way we make excuses for politicians who are ruining our lives.
If I ever get to that point where the passion to make a difference at home is no longer there, I’ll relocate. My family will be fine.
I only wish that most Nigerians have the opportunity of traveling to a country where the system actually works at least once in their lifetime. That is why I have little regards for Nigerians abroad who are supporting the madness of politicians at home. I consider them as vile, dangerous and wicked.
I was in Akwa Ibom State last week. I noticed that the number of Churches on the streets of Uyo has increased significantly. It’s the same thing here in Lagos.
Businesses are closing down but Churches are springing up everywhere. Churches are opening in strictly commercial areas.
Life abroad is not perfect.
You will have a deal with racism, the cold weather (depending on the country) and so on, but the system works in Western countries.
But if you can survive the vicious tribalism in Nigeria, you can survive the racism abroad. In Nigeria, you can be murdered by religious fanatics because of alleged blasphemy and the government will shield your murderers. If you’re a victim of a violent racist attack abroad, there is a high probability that you’ll get justice.
One advantage of living abroad is the efficient way the state responds to medical and security emergencies. In Nigeria, before the ambulance gets to you (that is if one is available), it may be too late. By the time the ambulance gets to the hospital, the facilities may not be available.
Without a car, you can move around London and the UK with relative comfort because train and bus services are efficient. You just need to plan your movements.
When you land at Heathrow Airport for example, you can buy a UK SIM card and start using it instantly.
The tranquility that welcomes you makes you wonder why our international airports are so rancorous and chaotic.
In Nigeria, you need to do biometrics and what have you before you can start using a new Sim. Yet, insecurity has not reduced.
Our politicians have seceded from Nigeria. They don’t believe in this country. Many of our pastors do not believe in Nigeria. Have you not noticed that many of our popular Pentecostal preachers are expanding their reach abroad (with UK as their main target).
Most public and political office holders are striving to acquire assets abroad because they know that Nigeria is not working.
Prayers will not change Nigeria.
Politicians will not change Nigeria.
Elections may not change Nigeria.
Revolution is the most guaranteed solution for Nigeria. But we are not ready.
So the suffering continues.