SHALL WE CONTINUE TO DIE?

Unless we are not truthful with ourselves, Nigeria has never been this unsafe and insecure since we gained independence in 1960. With the daily cases of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry currently rocking the peace of the nation, one could be tempted to conclude that the most talked about “End time” is almost here.

Living in Nigeria today seems to be a dangerous adventure. Nigeria doesn't seem to value the lives of her citizens. There, emphasis is placed on all other things but the lives of the citizens. It is therefore not surprising to see daily cases of unpunished, avoidable and yet untamed murder of citizens with great dreams that could save the country from the imminent mess it has dragged itself into.

Like we have on the pages of our Laws, all citizens are guaranteed the right to life, under section 33 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended in 2011.

I had thought that the security and welfare of the citizens shall be the primary purpose of the government of Nigeria just like we have under section 14 (2) of the 1999 constitution, but I think I got it wrong. How can the citizens of a country be dying cheap and the leadership feels comfortable? A serious leadership will become sober and remorseful at a critical stage like this.

A serious leadership will restlessly look for measures to tame these cases of terrorism coming in different forms but lies and propaganda will never allow the government of the day to face the tragic reality that stares us in the face.

May God save us in Nigeria