As the economic recession
continues to bite harder, there has been series of socio-cultural lessons that
have travelled along with it. Without any form of doubt, apart from striking
the nation with perpetual hardship, this recession has partly succeeded in
bringing back our lost values. These values, which had been lost for long, are
definitely needed for the growth and upkeep of the ‘Nigeria of our dream’.
One of those values that got evaporated
from the face of Nigeria is the fine virtue of humility. When Nigeria was still
Nigeria, citizens of the state were set of humble individuals. And since being
humble has been described as the father of all virtues, Nigeria of those days
progressed in all ramifications – at least, to a very reasonable extent.
from the face of Nigeria is the fine virtue of humility. When Nigeria was still
Nigeria, citizens of the state were set of humble individuals. And since being
humble has been described as the father of all virtues, Nigeria of those days
progressed in all ramifications – at least, to a very reasonable extent.
Those days, leaders were so
humble to their citizens that the business of governance was quite fair – compared
to what we have today. Citizens were also very humble and things were quite
good. Sadly, what obtains in this
present day is a sheer patronage of “constituted authority” and “constituted
citizenship”. Prima facie, our values are vanished.
humble to their citizens that the business of governance was quite fair – compared
to what we have today. Citizens were also very humble and things were quite
good. Sadly, what obtains in this
present day is a sheer patronage of “constituted authority” and “constituted
citizenship”. Prima facie, our values are vanished.
But, at times, in life we will be
forced to do what we would not have actually done. The condition we find
ourselves often times serves as a determinant factor of who we are and the kind
of character we wear upon ourselves. You see, poverty and hunger can bring back
so many sane elements of a society. The psyches of many have been restored to
‘factory setting’ as this recession continues to get harder.
forced to do what we would not have actually done. The condition we find
ourselves often times serves as a determinant factor of who we are and the kind
of character we wear upon ourselves. You see, poverty and hunger can bring back
so many sane elements of a society. The psyches of many have been restored to
‘factory setting’ as this recession continues to get harder.
Consequently, those lost values
have been equally partly restored by the recession that has overthrown this
present government. The period of lavish spending is part of history already.
Lavish spending is now on exile and many of us are now prudent. Do you spend
foolishly that which isn’t enough?
have been equally partly restored by the recession that has overthrown this
present government. The period of lavish spending is part of history already.
Lavish spending is now on exile and many of us are now prudent. Do you spend
foolishly that which isn’t enough?
Look, pride ‘was’ one of the
symptom of a healthy Nigerian. And this is caused by the answer to the
question: what pride has he a poor man? In our cultural history, poor people
are not usually proud and arrogant. They are usually stubborn. See, during
those times when there was money everywhere, everyone was boss in their
different lanes. Hence, ‘everyone’ was proud.
symptom of a healthy Nigerian. And this is caused by the answer to the
question: what pride has he a poor man? In our cultural history, poor people
are not usually proud and arrogant. They are usually stubborn. See, during
those times when there was money everywhere, everyone was boss in their
different lanes. Hence, ‘everyone’ was proud.
Now that there is recession, everywhere
is calm and many are trying to cope with the hardship. There is no more laulau.
People are now being forced to be humble. But, at this critical stage, this
humility we talk about may be insufficient. Your humility, at times, may not
allow you get what you want. So, you need to deploy the father of humility
which is BEGGING.
is calm and many are trying to cope with the hardship. There is no more laulau.
People are now being forced to be humble. But, at this critical stage, this
humility we talk about may be insufficient. Your humility, at times, may not
allow you get what you want. So, you need to deploy the father of humility
which is BEGGING.
Look at me very well, when your
humility won’t allow you get the needful from the other party, you cannot just
but pick up your pride, get kerosene, burn it to ashes and swallow it with pap.
After consuming your pride, you must just apply the art of ‘begging’ so as to
fasten the effect of your humility. It is noteworthy that many beg not because
they feel like, but simply because you cannot just but do it; if not you may
not get what you want.
humility won’t allow you get the needful from the other party, you cannot just
but pick up your pride, get kerosene, burn it to ashes and swallow it with pap.
After consuming your pride, you must just apply the art of ‘begging’ so as to
fasten the effect of your humility. It is noteworthy that many beg not because
they feel like, but simply because you cannot just but do it; if not you may
not get what you want.
Take for instance: you are left
with only #50 and you want to urgently see a friend in his home that you know
for long to cost you #100. While you stop the bikeman, you need to be humble at
first( though that’s not the style, most Nigerians don’t respect okada riders).
Then, if you don’t want to trek to your destination, you must just beg the man.
Who says he’ll hear your pleadings in the first place? So, maybe after three
okadamen have left you, you’ll meet a passionate one. I know you don’t like
humility, but, you will be forced to be humble since recession is affecting
your slim pocket.
with only #50 and you want to urgently see a friend in his home that you know
for long to cost you #100. While you stop the bikeman, you need to be humble at
first( though that’s not the style, most Nigerians don’t respect okada riders).
Then, if you don’t want to trek to your destination, you must just beg the man.
Who says he’ll hear your pleadings in the first place? So, maybe after three
okadamen have left you, you’ll meet a passionate one. I know you don’t like
humility, but, you will be forced to be humble since recession is affecting
your slim pocket.
In the market, saying “mummy, e
please ma”, “mummy alata, e jowo, e bami fisi ma”, “daddy, e jowo e ta fun mi
ni #250 sir” are now the popular slangs. At times, the other party will ask you
not to beg HER, inquiring if you’re not a Nigerian. Do you know what that mean?
please ma”, “mummy alata, e jowo, e bami fisi ma”, “daddy, e jowo e ta fun mi
ni #250 sir” are now the popular slangs. At times, the other party will ask you
not to beg HER, inquiring if you’re not a Nigerian. Do you know what that mean?
Can you see the government you
all voted for?
all voted for?
