Who is Nigerian by the way?

Personally, I believe that before we can act Nigerian, We have got to learn to think Nigerian No?

And who is a Nigerian By the way? And how does one qualify to be Nigerian?

Is it by birth, by marriage, by Association or by Naturalisation?

Too many questions and no doubt many people with ready answers to offer and seriously it’s my Point of View that before we can truly make progress as a Nation, we should first distinguish between a real Nigerian and a counterfeit Nigerian.

In the face of the current realities in the Nation, Real True Blood “Nigerianess” requires a higher motivation to see the Country remain one; a far cry from the call by ethnic bigots for a Separation of the entity called Nigeria.

A real Nigerian embodies a high dream and purpose. Rather than spend time whining all day long,  She (sorry guys, I am a Nigerian woman so pardon me this “She”business) has learnt to evaluate her expectations and be on point at anticipating potential change opportunities around her.

The real Nigerian understands that one of the challenges we face as a Nation is usually ourselves. A real Nigerian resists the temptation to blame “others” for every shortcoming and can ‘see’ that while Leadership goes beyond good intentions, a little bit of empathy is needed to acknowledge the tensions encountered in leading a Nation of such diverse people.

A real Nigerian uses her Power of ‘Occupation’ to make positive Progress. The kind that will hopefully evolve into the Change that we all desire.

A real Nigerian is committed to making a difference and shirks rhetoric , choosing rather to adopt Nike’s slogan and “JUST DO IT ” and adding a large dose of FIFA’s ‘FAIR PLAY’ whilst dealing with everyone; then watch out for the score sheet.

 The real Nigerian is a Constitution Junkie and is engaged in the National Conversation because She knows her rights  

The real Nigerian is a game changer. 

Are You One?

If you are then start today to think Nigerian and act Nigerian

 Stay Rooted

OSA