“Do You Have Any Challenges?”
Those Were The Words Of Governor Alex Otti After He Suddenly Stopped His Convoy And Walked Into a Military Base Along Ngwa Road During a Routine Inspection In Aba.
“How Are You? How Is Work Going? Is The Commander In?” Governor Otti Asked The Soldier On Duty.
The Officer Quickly Took Him To Meet The Commander, Captain T. Yabiteigha, Who Was Clearly Surprised By The Unplanned Visit.
Governor Otti Said:
“Sorry We Took You Unawares. I Was Just Passing And Decided To Check On You People. Are There Any Challenges We Should Know About?”
Before The Officer Could Say Much, Governor Otti Looked Around And Added:
“I Can Already See This Place Needs Renovation.”
The Soldiers Then Showed Him Their Faulty Operational Vehicles And Poor Working Conditions.
Immediately, Governor Otti Directed That The Vehicles Be Repaired Or Replaced Without Delay And Ordered The Renovation Of The Base, Including Installation Of Solar Lights.
Then Came The Emotional Moment.
Captain Yabiteigha Told The Governor:
“Sir, You May Not Remember Me, But Last Year You Paid My Hospital Bills And Supported The Family Of Our Colleague Who Died During An Attack. You Even Gave Scholarship To His Children. I Have Been Looking For a Way To Thank You For Saving My Life.”
A major problem we face in this country is how quick we are to promote the most unserious individuals. We turn clowns into celebrities, give unnecessary attention to negativity and reward people who add absolutely no value to our collective progress. Then we sit back and wonder why mediocrity keeps thriving in every sector. The truth is simple: a society that consistently uplifts foolishness will always struggle to produce excellence.
When people who lack depth, discipline and integrity are given platforms, they eventually influence our standards and shape the mindset of the younger generation. If we continue to elevate noise-makers over nation-builders, we will keep recycling the same problems.
Real growth starts when we choose to celebrate character, intelligence, vision and substance over empty popularity.
@j_jubreal Same here. Gerard 35yard shot in the FA cup got me attracted to Liverpool. And funny enough na highlight I watch oo and since then I never walk alone ❤️
@ikeoluwajr@j_jubreal I guess it’s because we have few Liverpool fans to watch the match . So onile go talk say e no pay to show Liverpool game unless you pay more.