Misty

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[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@lekankingkong Agbaya niyin, Sir🤣😂😅

[Tadé Makinwa @MackOmotade]

Whenever Nigerians gather to discuss the country’s problems, one phrase is almost guaranteed to come up:

“We just need a functional system.”

I hear it everywhere. In interviews. On social media. In taxis. At conferences. In political conversations. At some point, I stopped listening to the phrase itself and became more interested in the people using it.

So one day, I asked someone a simple question:

“What exactly is a functional system?” And he couldn’t give an answer.

That conversation proved that many people use the phrase because it sounds intelligent, not because they truly understand what it means.

A system is not magic. A system is simply a structure made up of rules, institutions, processes, incentives, consequences, and people who consistently make those things work.

A functional system is one where the rules are largely predictable, institutions perform their responsibilities, excellence is rewarded, incompetence has consequences, and the average citizen understands that there are standards that cannot be negotiated.

Now let me say something uncomfortable.

Many Nigerians say they want a functional system, but the truth is, many are not yet prepared to live in one. If you think I’m lying think about it.

The same people who complain about corruption but become excited when they know someone “at the top” who can bend the rules for them, they are also the same people who will make excuses for fraudster and yahoo yahoo.

They criticize politicians for nepotism but call their uncle to secure jobs they are not qualified for. They want law and order until the law applies to them. They want accountability until they are the ones being held accountable.

That is not a desire for a functional system, that is a desire for a system that works only in your favour.

In a truly functional system, you do not drive against traffic because you are in a hurry. You do not skip queues because you know someone. You do not evade taxes while demanding world-class infrastructure. You do not bribe your way out of offences. You do not submit fake certificates. You do not forge documents. You do not throw refuse into drainage and then complain about flooding. You do not expect electricity without paying for it. You do not ignore building regulations and then blame government when buildings collapse.

A functional system is expensive, not necessarily because of money, but because of discipline. It demands that everyone, rich or poor, connected or unknown, submits to standards. It inconveniences everybody equally, and that is why many societies appear orderly, not because they have angels living there, but because the cost of breaking the rules is often higher than the benefit.

Sadly, many of the people who loudly demand a functional system have built their own success around dysfunction. Some businesses exist only because of these loopholes , some careers thrive because merit is absent, some fortunes were built through regulatory loopholes.

Ironically, if Nigeria suddenly became completely functional tomorrow, many people currently celebrating their success would struggle to maintain it.

This is why I believe our conversation must mature. Yes, government has enormous responsibilities, institutions must improve, and leadership matters.

But systems are also strengthened, or weakened by the everyday behaviour of citizens.

A nation where millions of people constantly look for shortcuts cannot magically produce world-class institutions.

The same values that destroy homes eventually destroy organisations. The same attitudes that weaken organisations eventually weaken nations.

A functional Nigeria will require functional citizens.

Perhaps we should start asking:

“Are we becoming the kind of people who can sustain a functional system?”

Because systems do not exist independently of people. People build systems. People protect systems. And ultimately, people either strengthen them, or destroy them.

#Tadé
#iyawooga
#refinedlady

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@SirJarus Messi came late, and the party started after his arrival!

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@ShuaibBashiru @tokunbo_wahab Aswear...the thing shock me!
Thank God I saw it was a translated version.
I'd to check the original version to understand.
X translation na werey!😅

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@egi_nupe I just dey gbádùn you like suya these days.
Please keep up the energy, and school these low thinking beings.

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@Opomoja01 @HighChiefOkoro 💯!

[Engr. Gideon Dingba (Obailukan) @GBass04]

A Statistics student thinks the only option is banking.
A Physics graduate believes teaching is the only path.
An Agricultural student assumes the only future is farming.

But that’s not the full picture.

Every degree sits inside an industry ecosystem.

Statistics feeds data science, finance, insurance, research, artificial intelligence.

Physics feeds energy systems, semiconductor technology, instrumentation, aerospace, defense industries.

Agriculture feeds food manufacturing, supply chains, agri-tech, sustainability systems, export markets.

The problem is not the course.

The problem is industry awareness.

Most students are trained to pass exams, not to understand the economic system their knowledge belongs to.

Once you understand the industry behind your course, everything changes.

You know what tools to learn.
You know what certifications matter.
You know where opportunities actually exist.

Your degree stops feeling like a prison and starts becoming a foundation.

[Adekunle Olopade @adekunleolopade]

I actually beg to differ. Maybe we are aware, maybe we aren’t. But the job of the government, amongst other things, is REGULATION.

I’ll tell everyone what I believe the government can do, if they really want to work, but I know they won’t do it regardless.

A mandatory Lagos Rental Database.

There are so many ways the government makes everyone register when they want to collect tax, or any information from us.
Using this same approach, everyone in Lagos can register their house and consolidate it on a database.

Imagine if every landlord had to register their property on a state-optimized portal. The government would have a clear record of structures and could set rent brackets based on the area and building grade - regulation.

Once upon a time, we were all sellers on Konga and Jumia, and we uploaded our products ourselves. It’s not hard at all.

- Register your house.
- Upload pictures of it.
- Enlist it for rent.

The government does it’s necessary KYC, either approves or denies the property and give guidelines on what needs to be done to make the house fit for rent.

In fact, I’ll even go a step further. The same way we connect our cards to Uber, we can connect our cards as well. Make rent collection easier. We can even make it monthly. When your salary comes in, the % of (monthly) rent is taken. The state government has an updated and optimized list of the structures within the state and they can charge their taxes approximately. Landlord gets their share, the government gets their share, everything is properly documented. Record keeping is not hard at all. Cut out middlemen and greedy agents.

The economy will start to heal, function optimally and grow. People get to use their money for other things. Banks, mortgage companies, other establishments can now start offering loans and services directly geared towards rent financing.

I really hate when people say these things cannot be done. Because we don’t talk about them doesn’t mean they’re impossible. There is literally a solution to every problem on this earth and Nigerias own aren’t left out.

This is 2026 and Lagos is “supposed” to be a smart city and mega city. We are in a very advanced digital era. Regulation is the least of things the government can do right now.

The problem isn't that the idea is "impossible" - it's that the existing body (LASRERA) needs to be empowered to move from "monitoring" to "active regulation" of prices, just like they do with land use charges.

So, for anyone saying the government can't do anything - that is a blatant lie. If they can install cameras to give speeding tickets, they can definitely do this too. The Lagos State Government has the data and the power; what we NEED is the will to protect citizens from exploitation.

Why are you increasing rent on a property you inherited and the only recent renovation done was by the previous occupant. This isn’t a case of building materials is expensive, it’s pure exploitation.

The government needs to step up and act now.

#LagosRentCrisis

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@blvckchild_99 @abdullahayofel

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@auntyconnieba @SIKAOFFICIAL1 @pikaso_me

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

I love this!
Hopefully, your call is heard by all Autobots (Nigerians) out there.
Great work, @KayodeOkikiolu.

[Kayode Okikiolu @KayodeOkikiolu]

This is a passionate call to every Nigerian out there ❤️🇳🇬

#GentlemanOfThePress

[Victor Okafor @TheVictorOkafor]

“Most mega-successful people had an unfair advantage that they rarely talk about.

But it may not be what’s coming to your mind.”

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

It’s not about ‘how fast’, but ‘how well’.

[Dr Oludayo Sokunbi @Oludeewon]

Hope you understand this image?

Explain if you do.

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@OfficialArole GoodNews

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@mamatii001 @ruffydfire Com'on!
Did you need to add the last part? 😂😂

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

Anelka, The Journey Boy.

[OgaNlaMedia 🇳🇬 @OgaNlaMedia]

Guess who? Guess the legend? Only OGs we know

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@flowscious15 @emmaikumeh Spot on!

[Voodoo Child🦍 @Alabz_snr]

Many happy returns and God bless @Dotmanov

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@Alabz_snr @Dotmanov Cheers to your new age, Limpopo(@Dotmanov )🥂

[Misty @Lord_Jolly]

@Val_Gadget Did you say fridge?!😳