Happy Independence Day 🇳🇬 #NigeriaAt63

POVERTY OF HOPE IN NIGERIA – the most terrible epidemic of the present. 1. The other day a man was saved from committing suicide when he attempted to jump off Falomo bridge in Lagos. The video went viral on social media. 2. Many Nigerians are going through a lot of hardship this period. The economic realities have actually made millions of Nigerians indigent. Diaspora family members are largely the social security net for those with such privileges. 3. Businesses are going down, new jobs are unavailable, some in employment are being laid off, income is dwindling, purchasing power of people is being stifled by the day, many have cut down and cut down on their lifestyle that malnutrition has become a survival option. Mental health of many is in steep decline. 4. Mid- to lower middle-class population have been pushed to poverty line. These are the realities. 5. Beyond these hardships Nigerians face, the most critical and damning is the poverty of hope. This is near-complete uncertainty of what tomorrow holds. Nothing reduces lifespans faster. Sadly, this is the most terrible epidemic presently in Nigeria. 6. On September 23, Senator @_dinomelaye shared a video of the State Government sharing of palliative in Kogi State on his X (formerly Tweeter) handle. Octogenarians queued to collect a few cups of rice and a few Naira notes (likely N1000). Check the video, and you weigh your compassion. 7. The @NigeriaGov must not lose sight the duty of Government, more that anything else, is to inspire hope, by providing clear, sincere and measurable road maps that can help people predict tomorrow. It is such hope that will console millions of Nigerians going through thick and thin to bear the economic vagaries of the present. It doesn’t seem the government is doing much about this, at least it is yet to be seen. 8. A video the minister of FCT @GovWike , the Chief of Staff to the President @femigbaja and Co. in the kitchen in Wike’s house was all over the social media the other day. It is ok for Government officials to holiday and rest, and do what they love doing, but to show Nigerians, many of whom have not eaten, how you’re living the life in your expensive kitchen seem a bit insensitive. 9. Beyond the Government, I really encourage Nigerians to look out for one another at this time – including those that you imagine are ok, for they may not really be ok. This is not a time for the default quick ‘Hi' greeting, no, try to stop by, take a handshake, look into the eyes and ask, “how are you doing?” Share the little you have with others. See if there is a child you notice around that have stopped schooling and consider assisting if you can. Pick up a habit of random charity – something for your estate gatekeepers as your drive in, something extra for your domestic staff, a can of water to a @PoliceNG (and others)  officer on the road, etc. What is really nothing for you, could be life saving for another. Smile to people as much as possible it does something to hope. 10.  Churches, it is important you reduce whatever form of financial demands you make on people, including payments you charge for facilities (like hall rentals, etc), for your members. A simple appeal for support (while emphasizing that those who cannot afford should not worry), will do at this period. Help people not to feel guilty that they are not contributing as they would wish to. As much as possible provide support for those in need. Remember how it was done during COVID! Many are in worse state now than during COVID. 11.  Law enforcement officers: @PoliceNG , @FRSCNigeria , @followlastma , VIO, etc, please be kinder with people on the road. Motorists, show humanity to officers on the road. 12.  Dear fellow Nigerians, let everybody look out for somebody, together we’ll pull through this tough period. 13. Peace be with you!

A true soldier’s allegiance is to the Constitution, and not to an individual as HoS or CoAS👇

Naija na 63 years old woman wey still dey urinate for body. Are you proud to be a Nigerian?

You need to be loyal to the Nigerian Constitution and not to politicians who have not been respecting rules of law.

How do Nigerians celebrate with no food, no security, no money, and a President they didn't vote for?

God Bless Nigeria 🙏

You and who is celebrating the independence day? Since u guys left a man with no identity and no social class to destroy the lives of the citizens u swore to protect? U kepts quiet during the, day light rigging that took place in 25th February, I hope u maintain the same energy now, rather than coming out here to wish us independence when u no longer, know how to do the job u were appointed to do... Happy independence day when we are still living in the shackles of APC....

If your salary is #100,000, remember that it's just $100. Who did this to Nigeria?

@ShehuSani Una dey MAD

Every great country have a past that was never what the people hoped for . As the people usher themselves into what they want; by their words, and open expressions, change comes . God bless Nigeria . The land of hopes and unending discoveries. May sun shine on us all. May our land be green. May blood shed depart from our land. May our sons become very substantial on the face of the earth. Nigeria! The land of unending hope. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️