One Sentence That Made Men Great!

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Phillipians 4:13KJV)

ONE NIGERIA: THE HEART AND GAINT OF AFRICA.

One of the most important organs of the human body is the heart. A bundle of muscle, the heart is cone shaped organ which works like a pump to drive blood throughout the body. It is divided into two parts, the left and the right which are separated in the middle by a septum. Each side is further divided into two parts, an upper chamber and a lower one. In all, therefore, there are four chambers in the heart, two above, two below. Only the chambers on one side connect. The septum prevents blood from one side flowing into the other. Nevertheless, but both sides, that is all the four chambers, work together in unison, to pump blood round the body. However, any disturbance to blood flow along the way will, ultimately, affect the heart.

Like the heart, Nigeria is one of the most important countries in Africa. A bundle of talents, Nigeria is cone shaped country (map) which works to drive life throughout Africa. It is divided into two parts, the North and the South, which are separated by tribalism and ideology. Each side is further divided into geo-political zones. In all, therefore, there are six geo-political zones in Nigeria, three above (North) and three below (South). Only the zones on one side connect very well to the production of crude oil. The tribalism and difference in ideology prevents life from one side flowing into the other and vis-à-vis. Nevertheless, but both sides, that’s all the six geo-political zones, work together in unison to pump life round the nation. However, any disturbance to life flow along the way will, ultimately, affect the country.

The reason for this write-up isn’t to compare (Nigeria) the country with the heart, but to point out the disturbances to the life flow along the way to the progress of this country. Nigeria as a united nation undoubtedly has a prosperous future. She will no longer pay lip service to the dictum of being ‘the giant of Africa’, she will actualize it. The south is endowed with oil and other mineral deposits; the north on the other hand is rich in agriculture and precious metals and stones. The duel has a high prestigious labour force ― what else does a country need to progress? Good leadership.

 The state of the country’s leadership today seems to be the worst since the inception of the fourth republic. Many political and religious leaders are calling for the resignation of Mr. President; others are working hard ahead of 2015 general elections. The president himself is working hard to stay put in Aso Rock while his MDAs are working the economy to their own taste. At the state level, the call for a state police by the leadership has taken the lead: the south proposing on the ‘debate’ with the north as the opposing masters! All these are happening at a time the country is going down in shambles.

The Nigerian youths are the only hope to the progress of this country, but still, this hope seems to be dwindling as the day goes by. The truth is that there are few or no records to be broken in Nigeria, and no torch to be passed on. The only torch the older generations pass to the youths is that of corruption and immoralities. The man (the airport taxi driver) who tried passing a torch of integrity by returning the sum of N18m forgotten in his cab to the owner has so far been financially rewarded with the sum of N30,000 only! This reward will even stir the minds of the youths who follow the part of integrity against receiving truly the torch ― what is N30, 000 when compared to N18m.

While the ‘Boko Haram’ menace is eating up the north, the south is in rising fear of kidnapping, armed robbery and oil theft. While the indigenes of Bakassi have declared their call to the United Nations, the Republic of Biafra is to be declared later in the year (the Nation Newspaper, Wed. Aug. 22, 2012, pg.58).

Nigeria as one and a united nation will have no limit to her greatness; she will grow to becoming more than a giant in Africa, her head will be seen and recognized in the globe. But now, will she make it out of this ‘labour room’? How long will our leaders keep managing a country full of potentials? Will one Nigeria work at all?

ONE NIGERIA: THE HEART AND GAINT OF AFRICA.

One of the most important organs of the human body is the heart. A bundle of muscle, the heart is cone shaped organ which works like a pump to drive blood throughout the body. It is divided into two parts, the left and the right which are separated in the middle by a septum. Each side is further divided into two parts, an upper chamber and a lower one. In all, therefore, there are four chambers in the heart, two above, two below. Only the chambers on one side connect. The septum prevents blood from one side flowing into the other. Nevertheless, but both sides, that is all the four chambers, work together in unison, to pump blood round the body. However, any disturbance to blood flow along the way will, ultimately, affect the heart.

Like the heart, Nigeria is one of the most important countries in Africa. A bundle of talents, Nigeria is cone shaped country (map) which works to drive life throughout Africa. It is divided into two parts, the North and the South, which are separated by tribalism and ideology. Each side is further divided into geo-political zones. In all, therefore, there are six geo-political zones in Nigeria, three above (North) and three below (South). Only the zones on one side connect very well to the production of crude oil. The tribalism and difference in ideology prevents life from one side flowing into the other and vis-à-vis. Nevertheless, but both sides, that’s all the six geo-political zones, work together in unison to pump life round the nation. However, any disturbance to life flow along the way will, ultimately, affect the country.

The reason for this write-up isn’t to compare (Nigeria) the country with the heart, but to point out the disturbances to the life flow along the way to the progress of this country. Nigeria as a united nation undoubtedly has a prosperous future. She will no longer pay lip service to the dictum of being ‘the giant of Africa’, she will actualize it. The south is endowed with oil and other mineral deposits; the north on the other hand is rich in agriculture and precious metals and stones. The duel has a high prestigious labour force ― what else does a country need to progress? Good leadership.

 The state of the country’s leadership today seems to be the worst since the inception of the fourth republic. Many political and religious leaders are calling for the resignation of Mr. President; others are working hard ahead of 2015 general elections. The president himself is working hard to stay put in Aso Rock while his MDAs are working the economy to their own taste. At the state level, the call for a state police by the leadership has taken the lead: the south proposing on the ‘debate’ with the north as the opposing masters! All these are happening at a time the country is going down in shambles.

The Nigerian youths are the only hope to the progress of this country, but still, this hope seems to be dwindling as the day goes by. The truth is that there are few or no records to be broken in Nigeria, and no torch to be passed on. The only torch the older generations pass to the youths is that of corruption and immoralities. The man (the airport taxi driver) who tried passing a torch of integrity by returning the sum of N18m forgotten in his cab to the owner has so far been financially rewarded with the sum of N30,000 only! This reward will even stir the minds of the youths who follow the part of integrity against receiving truly the torch ― what is N30, 000 when compared to N18m.

While the ‘Boko Haram’ menace is eating up the north, the south is in rising fear of kidnapping, armed robbery and oil theft. While the indigenes of Bakassi have declared their call to the United Nations, the Republic of Biafra is to be declared later in the year (the Nation Newspaper, Wed. Aug. 22, 2012, pg.58).

Nigeria as one and a united nation will have no limit to her greatness; she will grow to becoming more than a giant in Africa, her head will be seen and recognized in the globe. But now, will she make it out of this ‘labour room’? How long will our leaders keep managing a country full of potentials? Will one Nigeria work at all?

The Genius Above Limitations

“The gift of a man makes room for him and brings him before great people”. But who is the man whose gift has brought him before great men? Is he the man with no challenges* or the man above them? We often say that the sky is our success limit, and then if it’s the limit, are we above limitations? Who is the one above limitations?

Every person is created with the natural ability to do something worthwhile in life. Your life is a gift from God with many opportunities and great potentials. Your life itself is not on your control, but what you make of your life is at full control of your innate tendency which drives you to do that thing which you are excited at doing. The ability to do something well is an asset that is naturally deposited in you by God. The responsibility to discover and develop the hidden potentials in your life remains the ultimate pursuit, nothing more is worth it. The desire to excel is truly worth your earnest and unrelenting commitment and it’s one thing worth pursuing with all concentration. You’ve got to make it your one grand pursuit whether it’s convenient or otherwise. The ability is there to perform excellently if you care to discover it for proper utilization. You’ve got to learn to autograph your work with excellence.

‘I am the one above limitations!” Tell yourself this. Indeed we are created to be above limitations. Though the encroachment of sin into the heart of mankind, humans still retain the image of God, the psalmist declares, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knows right well.” God is above limitations; if you think you’re not above limitations (being an image of God), go into a power station and hug a transformer, you are as secure as your wisdom. God who is perfect made no mistake in your creation. All you need to prosper in life were put within your system at creation. No matter how much you have suffered or fainted in life, you still have value. Yes! You might have been ruffled by life’s circumstances, people have been ruffled before you, you are not the first. You might be tempted to ask, “those who have been ruffled by their circumstances aren’t they above limitations?” They are, the challenges will be a proof… Never try to concentrate on your weaknesses or fault when doing your work. Just appreciate your little strength and advance gallantly to perform at your best. You are a genius, and I greet it!