All you need do is open the pages of any Nigerian Newspaper or read any article on Nigeria and you will be assaulted with the impossible hopelessness that appears to be the lot of this large African Nation and mirrored all over the African continent. The sheer magnitude and hopelessness that is expressed in the day to day struggle of the average Nigerian and indeed African especially this south of the Sahara is mind boggling. It is a wonder that some of us are still able to maintain our sanity.
I was discussing with our family Doctor one day and I was shocked to hear him say that if he gets an opening, he will leave Nigeria for good. Shocked because by all standards he is an established man as in set and I wondered what he expected me, a young person to do. I that feel I have a lot more reasons to want to check out and maybe join Maziyateke in the UK or several other friends in the US, live life, enjoy and forget home (can’t do that, won’t do that). This is a man I love. He is father and one of those that still believe in the masses. He is a man that dedicated his life to serving humanity and a philanthropist to the core and very down to earth. He is a man I admire; blunt and unassuming, a great man (I hope he is reading this). We talked quite a lot that day and frankly too. He expressed his shock at the level of rot that is now Nigeria. He said he is willing to check out if the opportunity arises. He is completely disillusioned. He is not unaware that his generation shares in the burden of responsibility for this mess. That is something good. Then he asked what do the young people have to offer?
I paused to consider the question critically and analytically and now I ask everyone that calls himself a young person or young at heart as some say, what do you have to offer? Can the youth champion the necessary change that is needed in this country and indeed this continent? Sincerely, critically assessing our situation in Africa one is doomed to gloom except for the few unrepentant optimist (thank God I am one) that are still alive and hopeful for a better future. These are not just hopeful but are also active in ensuring the reality of this dream, a glorious Africa. I know a handful of young people who are doing their thing to catalyze the change we need.
Permit me to mention just a few, Ireti(Retlinks) of Rheallyz Naija, Tolu Borokini of D’Surehouse Resources, Angelique of maziyateke.wordpress.com, Paul (Qish) Njoku, Ife Leo-Olagbaye, Gbenga Sesan of EiE and a host of others too numerous to mention (and they are not blaming the white man too) out there still keeping the dream of a better future alive. I salute you. Young people that are willing to look beyond this present mess and CRY for a saner and progressive future. Young people who dare to be different by choosing not to tow the line of their peers who are presently distracting themselves with temporal pleasures. Young people who have dedicated themselves to stay focused and influence their peers by integrity, steadfastness and good character. Young people who are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to realize the future they dream of. Visionary young people who know that they can’t achieve this on their own and therefore chose to yield to God almighty and surrender to His wisdom and guidance. Young people who are willing to bear their cross and know that God got their back. Young people who are not ashamed to be the change they desire to see and do not shy away from the truth. Should I continue??? Does the above profile fit you??? If yes GREAT, if no, shouldn’t you rather align yourself with such a force because whether you like it or not, against this seeming hopelessness and helplessness, against all odds, this light is going to shine through and this present darkness will fade away.
Disengage yourself from this seemingly amusing distractions and join this fast growing team of Holy Ghost Firebrand Youth, Destined to Make A Difference in and around them. I invite you to be a part of this great move of God with this team of young people.
How do I join you ask??? Anywhere you are right now, surrender your life to God, accept Jesus into your life and you have taken the first step. Prayerfully link up with and join a body of believers, study the word of God – the Bible – and follow the instructions therein. The truth be said, no amount of strategizing can have any effect except this first step has been taking but this I assure you, every strategy after this first step is sure to hit home. We will be fooling ourselves if we think we can solve the problem of this world without God as we will equally be fooling ourselves if we sit back expecting a miracle and refuse to act. Acting on His instructions is the only way to succeed and this can’t happen except you have a relationship with Him.
Guys! Ecc 12:1 Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; ASV – e-sword
Pro 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. ASV – e-sword
Better shine at your glorious best before you gray and become beautiful which is not bad but it is just necessary to make hay now that the sun is still shining. Ladies! I hope you know this includes you???
People! Young People, let’s do this. Lend your voice to the inevitable change that is just around the corner, be the change, make noise about the change, shout it at the top of your voice, on the mountain top, in the valley, all over, live the change. We can, and we will…
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