On 1st October 2009 Nigeria will celebrate 49 years of independence from British rule. I am a Nigerian, though i live abroad, but i cannot shy away from the predicaments that the country finds herself. The people are impoverished and freedom from British colonisation has not translated into prosperity for the country.
This sadly, is the story of many 'independent' African countries.
One must therefore ask the question - what is wrong with Africa?
Why are many African countries poor despite the tremendous amount of natural resources in these countries? why are we so keen on killing each other?
These questions are endless, but one thing i know is that very soon, the masses will be pushed to the wall, and we will begin to ask the right questions.
Those days will come when politics will not be a business or an opportunity to satisfy personal gains.
Africa needs real leadership and real followership, we need to cultivate the right mindsets and right intentions to for our nations.
As we celebrate the independence of Nigeria - the self proclaimed giant of Africa - let real independence and revolution begin to reveal itself, let's make the streets safer, provide good basic amenities, make life in Africa more livable.
It will be well.
Stay Inspired and be a solution!
-Bolaji
