The abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014 triggered a global movement. One school abduction was enough to unite Nigerians, attract international attention, and place enormous pressure on the government through the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
Yet, what has happened since then should trouble every Nigerian.
Under President Buhari's eight years in office, Nigeria witnessed about ten school abductions. Under President Tinubu's administration, in just three years, we have already recorded over ten school abductions.
Despite these repeated tragedies, there has been neither sustained national outrage nor significant international attention comparable to what followed Chibok.
This raises an important question: have we become so accustomed to insecurity that what once shocked our national conscience is now treated as normal?
At a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with insecurity, poverty, and hardship, it is deeply troubling that those in power appear more focused on political calculations and preparations for the next election than on addressing the urgent challenges confronting our people.
It is, therefore, no surprise that some observers have labelled us a "Now Disgraced Nation". While we do not agree with any attempt to define our great country by its present difficulties, we must acknowledge that persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and leadership failure have damaged our reputation and standing among nations.
The answer is not denial, propaganda, or political distraction. The answer is leadership that is competent, compassionate, accountable, and genuinely committed to the welfare and security of the Nigerian people.
The Nigerian youth must not become indifferent. We must all refuse to normalise failure.
Young Nigerians - Take back your country!
A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO
“I am hereby joining the protest for the safe return of the abduct£d teachers and students. Now that we have closed all schools, if the government doesn't do anything about it, we will shut down all markets and there will be no movement of cars”
-Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat
Excellent performance is wayyyy cheaper than rigging
Just a fraction of the monies spent coercing followers would have delivered good governance and the good will needed for a sure return to office
“You cannot force yourself to be president over a people, especially when you were never voted for. If you know you can’t take good care of your people and also the ins£curies in the country, just step down and resign. The people are unhappy, citizens are kp@!n, hung£r is widespread, and basic amenities are lacking”
By now, we should have a law that gives capital punishment for banditry and kidnapping but since it’s not fresh Tax laws, nobody cares. This madness has gone for far too long in a country that claims to be sovereign
“You live a great life, driving in bulletproof cars escorted by armed vans and long convoys, so you don’t really feel our pain.“ – Nigerian Actress, Hilda Dokubo Urges President Tinubu to Address Rising Insecurity
Bandit wants implementation of sharia law in Oyo state as part of the ransom demanded.
We told you these are Islamist jihadist, but you said no……Political correctness will not help you and me.
We all act like everything is okay … like! is EVERYTHING REALLY OKAY?? I AM TIRED! Nigeria has happened to me so many times I’ve lost count! May the soul of my Dad Rest in peace coz that man LOVED this country to the core! But Nigeria stil happened to him!
Our language around governance is so interesting in Nigeria. We talk like when someone wins an election, the money and resources of the state become their personal largesse and any progress or work that happens is because they’re kind enough to “dash” us.
Harvesters Church Abuja @Harvestersabj will be carrying out voter registration exercise this Sunday. If you don’t have your pvc or you have any issues concerning PVC, kindly be in church this Sunday.
Nigeria has to be Ok.
“They are not just picking these children without sponsors. There must be an invisible hand behind it. If the DSS can trace someone through a phone call, how come no one has been caught?” — Pastor David Ibiyeomie
Nineteen days.
That's how long dozens of children have remained in captivity while families wait, hope, and ask the same question every day.
Some are toddlers. Some left for school and never returned.
Every day in captivity is one day too many.
Where are they?