HOPE IS NOT LOST

"These past few days, every corner I turn to in my Country, there's dejection, lack, rebellion, lamentation, blood shed, subsidy Removal, poverty, ASUU Strike, Benin-Ore Road, unemployed Youth, Bombings, Bank Robberies, passive and non-responsive Governments, misguided and inefficient Leaders, high interest rate, No electricity, Insecurity et al! As a Young Leader, I should inspire HOPE but am running Out! HELP - Toyosi Akerele(december 2011) "

When we take a look at the Nigerian society, there is no doubt that we all must feel like Miss Akerele did when writing the above quote. It seems like everything is wrong and all our activism is getting no where. We feel all our efforts may just be going down the drain and the populace whom we fight for are not encouraging either. I believe though, that all HOPE IS NOT LOST.

Miss Akerele and others can take succour in the fact that our efforts have generated a national consciousness towards social and political development amongst Nigerian youths. Not only are youths challenging the status quo but we are constantly engaging government as we demand better dividends of democracy.

It is only a matter of time before we totally eradicate mediocrity in the ranks of our leaders and shower in an influx of revolutionary leaders. if Miss Akerele were to read this article,I would want her to derive HOPE in the knowledge that she is part of a generation of leaders who are responsible for the wind of change blowing across the country.

Though Nigeria may have all the characteristics of a failed state, all HOPE IS NOT LOST for it is through the rubble that our country shall rise again. It is possible though to get caught up and lost in the web of foul games played by our current misguided and ignorant leaders though I believe in the resilience of our spirit,the strength of our determination and the righteousness of our cause.

All HOPE IS NOT LOST because I know my fellow Nigerians,especially the youths would not rest until the country of our dreams becomes the country of our reality. I salute the likes of Miss Akerele and other youth leaders who are making a difference in our polity for posterity would always smile on us.
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