Say Something Positive

Now if you have been a frequent reader of my blog you will notice i bash Naija a lot. Lets face it, its very easy to do. But i always critise foreign correspondents who only write negative stories about Nigeria. So a few weeks back i decided to put my money where my mouth was and write something positive. After thinking for about 20 mins, i noticed the ideas were not flowing as they normally do. Is it that there is nothing good to write about Nigeria or its always easier to write negative stories?

The fact is, in my opinion, it is more of the latter than the former. It seems easier for humans to be negative, pessimistic and to see the wrong in everything than the noble and good. This is moreso when weve been through what weve been thru in Naija. Its like "Ive heard this all before", " This country is $%^^£$" etc. But does this pessimistic atmosphere enable objective thinking about Nigeria's situation? Besides decay and corruption, is it that nothing of any repute occurs in this nation?

So here i go. I will give it a try. Say something positive. This might sound lame and basic but i honestly belive it is a testament to Nigerians that despite our differences and all we have been though, we still stay together as one nation. I dont think that there is any other group of people in the world as long suffering as your average Nigeria who despite all the desperation around him keeps on striving and hoping that tomorrow "go beta". Who lives in horrendous conditions without the basic necesities of life. Who can barely afford to provide for his families needs, but still somehow wakes up the next day prepared for whatever challenges the day might throw at him. Despite all his faults, that kind of persistence and strenght takes guts and not only do Nigerians do this, they do it with a smile on their faces. This i say is admirable.

So for one post at least let me say this. I look forward to a Nigeria where its citizens long-suffering will be rewarded. And I hope, pray and believe that i will see it in my life-time .

God Bless Nigeria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!