For this Nation to remain one.

Nigeria is at a crossroad and the step our leaders take will determine to a large extent if this nation will survive and remain. It’s imperative this is written, not to annoy or chastise those in power but serve as a wake up call. Though different activist have adopted confrontational approach and down to outright pleading, but also adopting the subtle approach to pass the message across isn’t totally a bad idea.

The presidency at a point painted a gloomy image if it doesn’t go ahead with its major economic plan of removing subsidy. Saying the government is neglecting critical issues is by no means saying the government lacks focus. It’s obvious there is a disconnect between the people and the government at all levels. At this period where unemployment, poverty and insecurity is at its highest the government is thinking of introducing austerity measures through its purported subsidy removal.

The economic team have been having sleepless night trying to sell the agenda to the unwilling people. Perhaps they have never been affected by past austerity measures or they have forgotten the pangs so quickly. The people are been told to sacrifice but we can see the leaders telling us to sacrifice are living fat.

The spate of violence, destruction of properties, killing of innocent souls and negative image of the nation in the international community should be a source of worry for the government. The average man has lost all hope the unity of the nation. The conscious Nigerian has no belief or trust in the leadership. The national anthem hardly makes any meaning to our children.

It’s in this nation that the followership has no say in anything that affects their life. The leadership claims it wants to set the nation on the right track yet the wheels which comprise the people are not carried along. Wouldn’t it be better for the government to appease the people? Shelving the proposed subsidy removal is not the only way to seek the support of the people. The people lost all hope and trust and these should be restored. Political post should be seen more as service to the people and this can be achieved by slashing salaries and allowances by more than 50%. Once politics is less attractive, we’ll see a reduction in the number of criminals and convicts who see politics has their means of livelihood

If the leadership of this nation is sincere about turning the fortunes of our dear nation around, it needs the support of the people. The populace and not the leadership are the ones feeling the pinch thus they know what they want.