Reflecting on an incredible time as one of the distinguished speakers at 3MTT program in Enugu State.
It’s fascinating to explore how mentorship not only accelerates personal and professional development but also acts as a cornerstone for success in the tech world.
The real question isn't how we got here, but why outdated traditions persist. Laws are meant to prevent such inhumane practices, and it's crucial we prioritize education to prevent them. Also holding the govt bodies responsible accountable.
Pete Edochie spends ₦40,000 every single day just to have light in his house
₦10,000 on NEPA units
₦20,000 on diesel
₦10,000 on petrol generator
That is ₦1.2 million every month just to survive what every citizen is supposed to have for free 😐
If a legend is suffering, imagine the common man.
“Why must we keep getting worse with each new day in Nigeria? Why can’t we improve? Why must there be consistency in going backward?” - Nigerian Veteran Actor, Chief Pete Edochie
We blame our parents for not standing up enough against national inhumanity during their youth. Tik Tok, it’s our time now.
If this were a social experiment, it is important we send the right message that the youth of our time are enlightened and ready for change!
If it were us, he would post us to save us.
If it were us, he would speak for us until justice is served.
If it were us, he would take the risk.
If it were us, he would be in court.
If it were us, he would stand up boldly.
because he has done the job better than the elected and celebrated.
It’s because he is the voice of the voiceless, the fearful, and the timid.
He could be anywhere around the world enjoying life, he has the money now.
But he chose to put Nigerians first before himself.
The Recent developments in our nation continue to raise serious concerns about the direction we are headed as a democracy. The tension in the land aggravated by hardship is being needlessly fueled by our attitude to the rule of law and human rights.
The arrest of Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), though perhaps within the legal rights of security agencies, was carried out in a manner that left many Nigerians unsettled.
The display of force, lacking in transparency and civility, closely resembled an abduction, a disturbing method that not only creates fear but also risks being mimicked by criminal elements. If Nigerians begin to struggle to distinguish between legitimate arrests and unlawful abductions, we will lose a vital layer of national security and accountability.
This trend is not new. We must recall that even our esteemed judges, the last line of defence for justice, have suffered similar indignities in recent years. When those who interpret the law are treated with such disregard, it is difficult to expect that ordinary citizens will feel protected under the law.
Moreover, these methods are beginning to affect our economy and business environment. The backlash directed at GTBank, allegedly linked to the circumstances surrounding Mr. Otse’s arrest, has had serious reputational consequences. At a time when investor confidence is already fragile, we must do all we can to avoid actions that tarnish institutions or undermine the trust of both citizens and the international community.
One cannot help but ask: was it impossible to invite Mr. Otse in a civil, transparent, and legal manner? Would that not have spared Nigerians, GTBank, and our national image the unnecessary shame and losses we now witness?
Similarly troubling are allegations surrounding the so-called adoption of the NANS President If true, it raises critical questions about the independence of student leadership and the subtle erosion of young voices in our democracy. Nigeria’s youth should not feel coerced, silenced, or absorbed into political agendas that do not reflect their will. The oppression of young voices, whether through force, patronage, or intimidation, is a dangerous path that we must not normalize.
We must return to a Nigeria where justice is done and is seen to be done without theatrics or abuse. A country where youth can speak freely, judges can serve with dignity, and institutions act responsibly. That is the Nigeria we must rebuild.
A new Nigeria is POssible! –PO