My country, my legacy

Before, I used to think too much about Nigeria. There was even a time that whenever I woke up, the thought of Nigeria would fill my heart. God knows I love this country so much. Afterwards, I couldn't wrap my mind around the reason for our way of life and system of governance. The short soul searching I took about this country made one of my aunties to ask me why I had been away from Facebook. I had to tell her the thought of Nigeria made me put a hold on my activities on the said platform.

It took me a while to discard the thought of this country from my mind. I'm not a saint, but I've been trying to be a good representative and citizen of Nigeria anywhere I move within the geographical location of this country. I know there are youths like me that love this country too. But how long can they hang on? My friend, Testimony, once told me he has given up on Nigeria. He told me Nigeria can never be better, despite persuading him never to lose hope. He would sit me down to count numerous aspect where this country has failed and still failing. Several times, he would speak with emotion and passion, and I would feel like crying for Nigeria.

That spirit of patriotism is no more. Most of my friends in my school are looking beyond displaying their intellectualism and intelligence in Nigeria. They want to show their best where they will be appreciated. They want to work in an environment where the best of facilities are in place. I know my friends in OAU too want to move out from this "dark" and "hot" country. A one brilliant friend once told me "I may not be a Nigerian forever." Can you fathom that level of disinterest the guy has for Nigeria?

More than a year ago, I joined a political party. I wanted to be part of the gentle and genuine revolution that will turn this country around. I made it a personal burden to speak to people about the party. I persuaded a lot of people, and they joined the party. There was even a day my friend and I got more than 30 people registered. I'm not doing the showy show. I'm only trying to tell you how much we love Nigeria. As a matter of fact, my love for Nigeria got me shunned both on social media and in reality. Some people didn't want to hear me talk about party. Some people even refused to reply my messages. I don't have anything against them. I believe they too are tired of what this country has become. At this juncture, I disembarked from my mission. I made up mind to work hard, move out of here to a saner clime, breed a good family, and live there forever. If the task of saving Nigeria is too overwhelming, it's better I leave the country to remain as it is.

After all this, there's still part of me that loves Nigeria, and it seems I can't get over it. Everyday of my life, I look forward to seeing a time Nigeria will be liberated. Please Resteem and upvote