The Hardship in Nigeria!
By Comrade Victor Ojei
The hardship in Nigeria is a topic that has been on the lips of many Nigerians for a long time. It’s a fact that despite being one of the most blessed countries in terms of natural resources, Nigeria is still faced with a lot of hardship. Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, is one of the many Nigerians who have expressed concern about the situation in the country.
Nigeria is blessed with vast natural resources, including solid and liquid minerals. The country is also the largest oil producer in Africa and the 12th largest in the world. Despite all these resources, many Nigerians still struggle to make ends meet. The country is plagued with high levels of poverty, unemployment, inflation, insecurity, and poor infrastructure.
It is disheartening to see that the hardship in Nigeria seems to be increasing by the day. The cost of living has become so high that many Nigerians can no longer afford basic necessities. The current economic situation has left many families struggling to put food on the table, pay for medical bills, and even access quality education.
In recent times, the country has been hit with various challenges that have compounded the already existing hardship. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the #EndSARS protests, the insecurity in the North, and the various agitations across the country, Nigerians have had to endure a lot.
As a people, we have endured so much, and one cannot help but wonder when things will get better. The situation in the country calls for urgent action from the government, the private sector, and every well-meaning Nigerian.
The government needs to do more to address the various challenges facing the country. There is a need for sound economic policies that will promote growth and development, create jobs, and reduce poverty. The private sector also has a significant role to play in the development of the country. The private sector can invest in key sectors of the economy, create jobs, and help reduce poverty. The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Industry can also facilitate loans for Small and Medium Business across the country to enable them increase their investment and staff strength thereby reducing the number of unemployed youths.
As Nigerians, we need to come together and support one another. We need to promote peace, unity, and love in the country. We must embrace our diversity and work towards building a better future for ourselves and future generations. The National Orientation Agency, National Human Rights Commission, various State Bureaus for Orientation and Legal Aid of Nigeria needs to be well funded so as to enable them meet up with their statutory mandates. But ofcourse due to Corrupt practices by state actors, money if disbursed will become an albatross because those in these mentioned agencies will divert the funds for self aggrandizement as against the public interest and the purpose for which the money was budgeted for these agencies. The Government will need to set up agencies that will be hands on that will ensure that the disbursed money to these agencies are well supervised to ensure the goals and aim are reached.
In conclusion, the hardship in Nigeria is a reality that we cannot ignore. We must all come together to address the various challenges facing the country. We must hold our leaders accountable and demand that they take action to improve the lives of Nigerians. We must also do our part by supporting one another and working towards a better future for all. Together, we can make Nigeria great again.
By Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly called Wong Box+234 803 878 5262
