Quote from: Lord b on Today at 09:20:40 AM

In light of the deteriorating economic,socioeconomic,political,infrastructural and security situations in the country,it is only proper to note that these are products of disastrous and counterproductive policies by the government,the massive and widespread corruption,misuse and embezzlement of public funds,nepotism in all sectors of the economy and adverse effects of political godfatherism, religious,cultural and ethnic divisions and major discrepancies in class and wealth among the citizens
The redundant and corrupt legal and judicial system,the barely functional legislative system and the sheer underdevelopment of the industrial,commerce,tech and financial sectors of the country

In spite of all these,one cannot overstress the fact that citizens have a major role to play and the neglect and lack of interest mostly fueled by years of empty promises and futile negotiations between the government and the citizens,the distrust on the part of the populace and the mounting insecurities and economic degradation has forced people to focus more on earning a living and not paying attention to government policies and or happenings in the country

Nonetheless,we are urged to pay as much attention as we can and engage at different levels with policy makers,governments at various levels and relevant individuals to enact the change we wish to see and push our country towards more favourable decisions,to better our economy and improve the standard of living of the masses.

Do you think there is really any hope in sight? The case of Nigeria is unique, the ruling elite systematically divided the people along religious and tribal lines thereby making it impossible for everyone to speak with one voice. They introduced unnecessary rivalry between Christians and Muslims, Yoruba and Ibos, Hausa and Ibos, Fulani and Hausa, TIV and Fulani and any major ethnic and religious groups in Nigeria. This is pure "divide and rule tactics" that is succeeding.

Since after the elections, how many times have you heard "Lagos is no man's land"? How many times have you heard IPOB, UGM, Southern Kaduna Christians, and all manners of controversial and divisive words they coined to divide and manipulate the citizens? I do not know how possible it will be for people to wake up and realize what game the united elites are playing with the citizens and our treasures.

Your suggestion for active participation of the citizens is fine but to what end? So long as these divisions are there, nothing can be achieved because the elites will always have their way. Check how they were threatened by the Endsars, the latest uniting movement that would have brought some changes to the country. They did all they could to stop it and ensure nothing of such repeat itself. Make we just dey push life dey go.... the day we all decided to wake up, fine.