Over two weeks ago, we as nation celebrated our 58 th independence. From the general feeling of people, it was clear that a lot of Nigerians are not happy with where we are as a nation. Rather than the celebration of a milestone, it was just another 1 st October. In the words of a transporter “(sighs) Nigeria no go ever good ”, but then who is Nigeria? A while back, I attended an event themed Port Harcourt Prayer Walk. It got me reflecting on what it really means to pray for our country? Is it something we just do for doing sake [a passive act] or one of deliberate commitment? This brings to mind another very important point, when we talk about Nigeria, who are we talking about, some group of people somewhere or ourselves? Very few people say good things about Nigeria. Most people are comfortable to lash out and say bad things, rain insults on our leaders, place curses - e no go better for naija - worse things have been said, and make all sorts of i...
As a nation, at no point have we been short of brilliant and patriotic individuals, totally committed to and in positions to making us great. So it comes as little surprise that Professor Yemi Osinbajo has risen through to the corridors that control the affairs of our nation. What is different is the way he is going about this sacred duty. It is a fair assessment to say that in about two years he has outperformed his predecessors in the comprehension and performance of duties. For a nation to recover its soul, it must (first) find its voice. Professor Osinbajo has brought pomp and newness into our polity. His carriage, aura and humility are notable to all. He has always used the right rhetoric that shows sensitivity to the plight of the Nigerian citizen, and when addressing the political class his speech has been graceful, seasoned with salt. His is the voice of political leadership. This is clearly a deviation from the reckless utterances of the contemporary...