Together We Can Build Nigeria

Together We Can Build Nigeria

“Ask not what “NIGERIA” can do for you, rather ask what your can do for “NIGERIA” as a Nigerian” – Oluwatomilola K. Boyinde
“It is the Love of “NIGERIA” that has Lighted and keep Glowing the Holy Fire of Patriotism in me.” – Oluwatomilola K. Boyinde

Dear Compatriots,

Fellow Compatriots of this Great Nation (Nigeria),
I have now come to discovered and agreed that we are the only
one that can build Nigeria. So, we have to join hands together and participate in the building of Our Country by doing what we know best in moving our Nation (Nigeria) forward so that history will not pose an unable to answered question to us.
If you are a Famous Young Writer, and you do not write about the quandary of Nigerians, history will ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
If you are a Prolific Young Journalist, and you say nothing about corrupt politicians who embezzle public funds, posterity will ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
If you are a Flourishing Young Entrepreneur, and you do not contribute to the improvement of the lives of the destitute in Nigeria, future generations will ask: Where were you, and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
If you are a Singer, and you do not sing in defence of the downtrodden masses, history will also pose a question to you: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
If you are a Pastor that refuses to seek the face God for the betterment of Nigeria, instead, you keep praying for your own betterment (remember that the ‘betterment of a Nation is the betterment of the inhabitants’), posterity will ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to deteriorate?
If you are a Teacher that teaches the Students formal education but you forget to teach them morals, future generations will ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
If you a President that the people voted for, with the aim of developing the Nigeria (because they believed in you, your ability and capability that you will deliver to the downtrodden) but you got there and served your pocket, history will also pose a question to you: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to disintegrate?
It does not matter what kind of work you do, there is a role you can/must play to stop the perversion of our Country (Nigeria). Your success will mean nothing if it is not connected with the general advancement of Nigeria. Remember a quote that says “A man is not remembered for what he possessed on earth but he’s remembered for his contribution to the Development and Enlargement of his Nation and his Kindred”; our own Nation is Nigeria and our Kindred are Nigerians.
Frantz Fanon said something in ((Wretched of the Earth)) one of his books I read:
I quote; ‘…We who are citizens of the under-developed countries, we aught to seek every occasion for contacts with the rural masses; we aught never to lose contact with the people [who have] battled for [their] independence and for the concrete betterment of [their] existence.’
‘…We the Citizens of Nigeria (Developing Country), we aught to think on how to better the lives of other Citizens (be it morally or financially), we aught to think on how to contribute to the development of Nigeria, we aught to ponder what we can do to make Nigeria Great.’ Ask yourself now, How and When will I respond to Frantz Fanon’s call?
If you do not ask yourself this soul-searching question, you might find yourself unable to respond when future generations ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate?
Who amongst you does not blame on the government for not developing Nigeria without Greater Nation remembering the word of John Fitzgerald Kennedy that says “Let us not ask what our country should do for us, rather let us ask what we shall do for our country” and this way, I think that we will be on the right path to building a. It is not about how late we start, it is all about starting first that defines our Goal, Motive, Mission and Vision to building a Great Nation “Nigeria”. (It is not how far, but it is how well)?
Remember that ‘when you point an accusing finger (1) at someone, the remaining four (4) fingers points to you.’ Please, don’t get me wrong here, It is good to Criticize a Government that is not working, but, as you criticize, try to ask yourself this question ‘what has been my contribution to the development of my Country?’ The Government can’t provide all our needs. So, let us ask ourselves what we can do for Nigeria to make her Great. It is not about how late we start, it is all about starting first that defines our Goal, Motive, Mission and Vision to building a Great Nigeria.
I see no person better than You & I that can rescue Nigeria from trending a destructive path. I see no other person better than You & I to lead Nigeria to the Path of Greatness. I also think You & I have an immediate responsibility to halt Nigeria’s slide into Hopelessness. But when You & I do it, keep in mind that future generations will still ask: Where were you and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate? I guess by then, we will be able to give an answer to the question.

Where were you, and what did you do when Nigeria began to degenerate? Will you be able to give an answer to this question when future generations ask you?

Arise, Nigeria is Calling You!
Heed to the Clarion Call!
Together We Can Build Nigeria!

Long Live You & I!
Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria!!
God Bless Nigeria!!!
God Bless You All!


Oluwatomilola K. Boyinde,
A Change Agent.