Considering the state of the nation from a non sentimental perspective, it is crystal clear that the already deformed entity needs be sanitised.
However, the cleansing process requires the engagement of ordained, certified individuals or group of persons. This arouses or brings about the question;
“who” , who are those that can, will, and must RESHAPE THIS GREAT NATION?
A cloud of steam had risen from the earth and it is hanging in the air amidst the cloud of uncertainty, owing to the glare of the sun on earth wet by a recent torrential rain. The sun had emerged in all its scorching eminence even before the rain had stopped.
The rain is falling and yet, the sun remains undaunted in services. In a more easy form, the rain points its long slim finger at the old cargos (old politicians/leaders) that had given the nation a bad and deformed shape which makes it needs reformation, remoulding and reshaping.
The sun which stands for the Nigerian youth depicts that as youths, we have been ordained to dry up the traces of their rain even while they are still in existence. If we want a crop for a year, we grow millet; if we want a crop for ten years, we grow a tree; and if we want a crop for a hundred years, we grow men (capable men). This adage implies that there is an advanced knowledge which is buried in the heart of education, and this is the key factor in reshaping the nation.
Embedded in education is the answer to the riddles that surrounds the deformed state of our NATION. The common saying “education is the best legacy”, serves as a pointer as well as key guard encouraging and urging us to look and see beyond our limitations. It is noteworthy to state that a nation does not need to be reshaped if her structure is gloriously amazing. However, in the presence of a fault the service of an expert is required. In order words, only a shaped youth is deemed fit to reshape the nation.
Narayauh Kurup, former acting chief justice of the Madras’ high court in one of his enlightenment campaigns made mention of the spirit of sacrifice and selfless service among youths who he posits as today’s inspiration and the promise of the future.
As youths, we are key determinants in that our desires, decisions, physical mentality, abilities and moral qualities goes a long way determining the pattern of the nation’s destiny. At such, we must develop ourselves, imbibing the spirit of tolerance, team work and universal love.
Our lives must be based on principled ethical values. Not sidelining discipline; unity must be emphasised alongside the uplift of our traditions living in the reality of an auspicious great tomorrow.
Greatness for us is innate and as true hybrids we must protrude that which is in us, show casing to the world that we have in us the ability to reshape our father’s land and that we are not in any way limited signalling that we are able, well-able to change the world.
Nonetheless, decision without determination will not or yield less results. At such, we are not to deviate from our positive professions, decisions’ as well not relenting as regards determination, for it is in relenting that we become subjected to external subjugation and internal chaos which is dangerous as it could lead to drastic degeneration and deformation.
Commitment cannot be overemphasised. In reshaping, we must be committed; not allowing ourselves to be dissuaded and categorized among the hopeless, we must remain focused, positive minded and work towards achieving results.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a step and until that step is taken the journey remain uncommenced. It’s noteworthy to reiterate the popular saying that a “united few will achieve more than a divided majority”.
AS A YOUTH THE RESHAPING BEGINS WITH YOU….
Written by: David O. AKANO King Justice(wmg.)
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