The COWARD In Nigerians.

There are facts that are symbolic and undeniable when it comes to an average Nigerian. An average Nigerian is undoubtedly industrious, in most cases, he sees opportunity where others see closure or misfortune. An average Nigerian is pompously smart, intelligent, and persevering, attributes that inspires greatness and develop the right frame of mind for an inclusive national growth, translating to outward projection of national values. Above all of these, an average Nigerian is a coward. That’s the simple truth and i derive no joy in saying this, after all, i am a Nigerian too, but the earlier we tell ourselves the truth, the quicker we can begin to make amend, seeking the path of brevity and unsentimental concern for the Nigerian state.

Let me spare us a comprehensive academic definition of who a coward is, for a more practical purpose, a coward is a person who lacks the courage to take the bull by the horn, regardless of the danger it may pose. For decades, Nigerians have unthinkingly followed the erroneous leadership path of their elites, same elites who conspired against them and kept them where they are today. They ask no questions, they make no demands, they feel less concern, they complain, they shout within closed doors and office balconies, in fact, they even fight themselves in argument…but what they never do is hold the people they elected into office, accountable, either for their actions, or inactions.

Our civic responsibility does not end with the INSTITUTION of a government, there must be a follow up, through to the process of governance. This means recognizing that part of our civic responsibility where we demand for accountability, transparency, equity and good governance from those we elected into office, from the government we instituted. Essentially, governments and government institutions have a duty to be accountable to citizens and must strive to be responsive to citizens’ demand for accountability. When the citizens are not patriotic, when the citizens fail to live up to their civic duties, they can’t stand on a solid ground in demanding accountability.
While trashing the backside of Nigerians for boldly expressing the “i don’t care” attitude for decades, i must also commend them a little and encourage them for their newly developed enthusiasm in governance as well as political leadership. Most of them at least, are beginning to take time off the Premiership football, to participate in political debates. There’s hope for us after all!

Having said that, the clarion call is opened to all Nigerians, to pick up the torch of brevity, unsentimentalized concern for the Nigerian state, and press home their demand for good governance and accountability, for only in doing so, will the elites get the feeling that they are awake and now know better. The injustice in the land must be talked about. The issue of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls must be raised, and valuable questions must be asked to those who Leads us. Doing this will repair our severely damage image before the international community.

Freedom doesn’t exist if nature is illegal, but since nature isn’t illegal, we must know that everyone, whether highly placed or lowly placed, deserve to always taste the fresh breathe of unconditional freedom.

God bless Nigeria.