Linda Ikeji Blog Spot

Still in the atmosphere of the 52nd self-reliance anniversary, while on my way from Lagos to Kwara state, while paying attention and reviewing a book to music and MP3 messages from my phone with the earphone glued to my ears, I spared some minute thinking about my beloved nation, Nigerian and her journey so far. For a country that is blessed with wonderful resources in human, product and natural deposits but things are not in appropriate shape in the middle of the 'abundance'.

You can find out more about Shop in Nigeria by visiting Shayla's domain. It is the conviction of lots of that Nigeria has trouble(s) or much better still Nigeria is not running at the level she should as an independent nation. A 52 years of age for that matter!

Nigerians have troubles and have actually successfully infected the innocent Nigeria with their troubles. And as a result of this, Nigeria has become a victim of Nigerians issues.

It is a sorry state to be in such a situation caused by the occupants of such a blessed land- blessed with all kinds of resources in abundance. However due to the short-sightedness of the individuals the abundance resources have actually become rare and this confirms the saying that, exactly what a man sees figures out (to a huge degree) how he behaves and relates to live.

I will go over about 5 to 6 of the so called troubles connecteded to Nigeria by her occupants or locals.

1. Corruption: You'll agree with me that the top trouble on the lips of most individuals if asked what the significant issue of 'Nigeria' is, corruption would be the feedback of well over 80 %. It is a dreadful situation/experience- where things are not done in the normal way, the absence of integrity in handling individuals and scenarios, not being directly in taking care of individuals. It's hard where to get something done you would need to 'tip' the person who is in position in order to get such thing done. What a pity state. And as a result, Nigeria is considereded among the most corrupt nation worldwide, no thanks to Nigerians.

Absence of Maintenance Culture: I was left disappointed when I saw the photos (slides) of the existing state of the National Stadium (Abuja)... I discovered the arena was built with about N50 billion simply about 9years ago specifically in 2003 for the 2003 all Africa games hosted by Nigeria ... and to put it back in a 'proper shape' for football matches it'll cost about N100 million ... when are we going to stop wasting cash and resources ... It's a sad tale. This is just one among lots of centers that have fallen victim of the Nigerian lack of maintenance mindset which is doing us even more harm than great.

3. Selfishness: Stinginess causing by a concern for your very own welfare and a disregard of others. Nigeria has actually suffered a lot in the hands of selfish individuals who proclaim themselves as leaders. Leaders who have actually done absolutely nothing however enrich their pocket at the expense of those they declare to be representing (serving). Leaders and individuals who are worried about nobody will never follow to the requirements of the masses. This is the reason you'll see a public servant diverting the public fund into his personal account.

4. Hypocrisy: My dictionary defines hypocrisy as, insincerity by virtue of making believe to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have. This is an additional peculiar quality of Nigerians especially those who declare to be spiritual leaders, it's a pity most of them have actually sold their conscience for a piece of meat. Those who are suggested to speak senses into the "heads" of this bunch of selfish Nigerians who have turned themselves to 'god' forgetting the fact that "nothing lasts permanently". Isn't a guy of integrity supposed to act and talk what he says?

Bad Leadership: In the words of Dr Myles Munroe, 'everything rises and falls on leadership', Nigeria is one of the most blessed nations on planet earth when it comes to human resources. In spite of the abundance of human resources, Nigeria has suffered greatly in the hands of individuals who understand little or nothing about management- people who think management is all about oppressing the masses and leaders having their method.

I recommend that any candidate vying for any political office or designated to occupy any workplace should undertake an obligatory institution of leadership-where such person will be instructed exactly what management is just about. Rather than coming up and abusing power and position, not having any idea of exactly what he/she is expected to do as a leader.

Let us change our personality to our country and strategy national problems with zeal and patriotism simply like our heroes past. And I must stress at this point that, all Nigerians have a part to play in this fight and the recovering the lost pride and self-respect of our cherished country, Nigeria. God Bless Nigeria!