Dear Young Nigerians,
One lesson from the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, should never be forgotten.
In the period following the presidential election and leading up to the governorship election, we witnessed a troubling shift in public discourse. Conversations that should have focused on competence, governance, development, and the future of our nation were gradually diverted towards tribal sentiments, ethnic divisions, and unnecessary suspicion among citizens.
Many sincere and well-meaning Nigerians participated in these conversations without realising that they were being drawn into narratives carefully designed by others.
Throughout history, whenever politicians find it difficult to compete on ideas, performance, character, or vision, some resort to exploiting the fault lines of ethnicity, religion, and identity. Their calculation is simple: a divided people are easier to manipulate than a united people.
Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognizing the broader agenda behind such campaigns.
Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.
At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires.
We must be careful not to become instruments in the hands of those who secretly nurture division while publicly preaching unity. In most cases, their target is not the individual being attacked; instead, it is the person who is attacking. Their real objective is to weaken the bonds that hold us together as one people and one nation.
I therefore urge all young Nigerians: do not allow anyone to recruit you into hatred. Do not allow anyone to weaponise your ethnicity, your faith, or your admiration for respected leaders.
Question every narrative. Verify every claim. Follow the facts. Resist manipulation.
The Nigeria of our dreams can only be built by citizens who refuse to be divided, who choose unity over hatred, and who place our collective future above narrow interests.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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Okay let's do this so it's not all talk.
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Nigerian universities must stop being certificate factories.
Every university should be judged by:
Research that solves national problems
Graduate employability
Industry partnerships
Student innovation
Integrity of exams
Quality of teaching
Startup creation
Patents and practical outputs.
A university that cannot solve one serious local problem in its host community should be ashamed.
Every Nigerian child must leave school with the ability to think, build, communicate, earn, and serve.
@jacksonhinkle Why a journalist misinforming the audience, it’s owned by Nigerian . Winning a contract and delivering doesn’t make them glorious. It’s there job and they delivered case closed
@emekabk21 Then cry systemic breakdown is exactly why nothing changes. The mental shift you talk about must start with consistency. Not just when your side is winning or losing. The politics you described needs collective pushing of what is right!
@emekabk21 Honor agreements that keep recycling the same failed elite, or Lament that only the corrupt rich can play? The high nomination fees are indeed part of the problem. But selective principle honour agreement when it doesn’t benefit any Nigerian to recycle crooks, ….4/