The Erosion of Humanity: A Call to Action in the Face of Selfish Interests -By Jeremiah Berjela Isreal

In recent times, the world has witnessed a disturbing trend where human life seems to be valued less than personal gain and selfish interests and the poor masses do not get to have a say in such issues because lows are being pass which prevent the oppressed and the poor voices to be heard. A stark example of this can be seen in Plateau State, Nigeria, where the lives of 22 school children were lost due to the reckless pursuit of profit from mining activities. This tragic incident raises fundamental questions about the state of humanity and our collective values.

Despite the devastating impact of mining on local communities which is known amongst the locals In the society but at the same time are compelled to keep quite even though it isn’t the first time such mining process has taken multiple life’s , the benefits accruing to government, private companies, and foreign entities have taken precedence over human life. The silence from those who would care to even voice out is deafening, largely due to policies designed to suppress dissenting voices not to talk about protest for a recognition for the need for a change. The poor and marginalized are forced to bear the brunt of these exploitative practices, their voices drowned out by the powerful interests that seek to maintain the status quo.

The response to the tragedy in Plateau State is a case in point. Rather than acknowledging the true cause of the disaster has inflicted this tereble pain due to reckless mining activities, officials have sought to deflect attention by blaming poor building strategies or location as it is easier to blame those who do not have a voice to relay on . This blatant attempt to cover up the real issues is a stark reminder of the erosion of humanity in our society.

The fact that 154 children were hospitalized due to mining activities done under a school full of little kids all in the name of financial benefits, this makes me wander is there are other buildigs that such act has been authorized this is a stark reminder of the human cost of these selfish pursuits. Yet, the focus remains on superficial solutions rather than addressing the root causes of the problem. The recent passage of a bill on the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences raises questions about the direction we are headed.

It is time for us to take a step back and reevaluate our priorities. Human life should not be sacrificed on the altar of profit and selfish interests. We must demand accountability from those in power and work towards creating a society where the value of human life is paramount. The silence of the marginalized must be broken, and their voices amplified. Only then can we begin to reclaim our humanity and build a world where every life is valued and respected.