THE DREAM OF A NIGERIAN YOUTH, OR IS IT "UNDREAM"?

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Certain people close to me may be quoted in this blog, in such cases they will be duly attributed. In any case where there be any resemblance of characters in my blog to real life, whether of persons, objects, or circumstances besides the ones who i attribute to are purely coincidental. You should try not to be too critical to matters of this blog post. Just enjoy the read and you could even pick up a few things that will help. *i cant assure you though that none will be detrimental to you ofcourse*. The lot of sane things here will most likely to have been written by Jemimah. However, any inhibition you may have as regards the use of profanity in this blog is purely the fault of Nikky. She is my co-blogger and as others may well know "my alter-ego". Therefore any and all complaints should be forwarded to her desk. And to tell you the truth, she usually doesn't give a hoot. So you might like to do yourself a favour and ignore anything that may offend you.



THE DREAM OF A NIGERIAN YOUTH, OR IS IT "UNDREAM"?

The issue behind my write up is something i have been mulling over in my mind for a while now, but just finally felt brave enough to pen it down. This was brought about by a chat i had last night with a good friend of mine who now lives in America. Our discussion though brief was one of the most insightful exchange i had had with him in a while. He may probably have just brushed it off, but it kept me awake all night thinking about the dream of Nigerian Youths, so much that i woke up with a light headache.

My friend whose name is Bravy read a link i posted on one of the social networks and sent me  a message congratulating me for my insight. Now, that got me very surprised, because since i knew him he never struck me as someone to go through the internet to read such insightful materials. Not because he isnt a smart kid, infact far from it! He is an intelligent chap though playful. We had wrecked quite a few havocs back in the day as kids.

One thing he said that got me thinking was that, had he been in Nigeria when i posted that link he really doubts he would have ever read it. Because his laptop battery may have been dead as there was rarely ever any electricity to get it charged. Also, internet access could have been scrambled or limited and so wouldn't be able to access the net. These among many others are factual scenenarios that abound in our lovely yet far behind country. Others include, the lackadaisical attitude that many youths in Nigeria have about reading. It is general knowledge that reading may not be very interesting to many people, however, to be informed and enlightened you really do have to read. Learn other people's experience and apply them.

This got me thinking about many intelligent, sharp and smart Nigerian youths that i know. Young people with so much potential and great insight as regards happenings around the world and within Nigeria.But they would rather smoke weed than push hard  into developing themselves. Their claim is always that the country is messed up and doesnt care for its youths and wouldnt provide jobs for them. Thers is only so much the governement can do. What with the constant corruption we hear about and the ever increasing large population. But we the youths lack drive. Both those from very priviledged backgrounds and those from less priviledged ones are caught in this trap. Some use  drugs as  some  form of respite. Respite it really does provide, but it is certainly short lived. Next they become renegades and slow brained, then all efforts put into acquiring education becomes a waste.

There are so many untapped industries in this country, if only we the young ones will open our eyes to find them and tap them! You have to look out for yourself and develop yourself so you could stand out among many and get the opportunity to be somebody early in life.

 Not long ago the Federal Government ran a scheme that provided funds for new and budding entrepreneurs. Many people knew of it but didnt apply. Thank God those who did got wonderful grants. The persistent pessimists well what can i say? i do hope we all the light soon and take charge of our destinies.

There is an old time saying by the whites that if you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book. We thought that was derogatory, but it hasn't totally changed decades later .
if writing for me means atleast one person will read it and apply it, then that piece of information i am passing isn't at all a waste.

Have a good day er'one.