"I heard that those people that registered last year have been collecting thirty thousand naira every month and they're not doing anything. That is what motivated me to also come and register..."
I overheard the above comment from a lady in a cyber cafe. She went to register for the N-power program and was discussing with the computer operator. I happened not to pay attention when I first heard it - for I was pretty busy at the time - but afterwards, the thought of that statement creeped up and I'm moved to ask Nigerian youths, "What is your motivation?"
We are fond of criticizing others but we seldom pay attention to our own attitudes. Our mentality should be geared towards productivity. We should be driven by excellence and not cheap gratifications.
The Japanese live by a principle called 'Kaizen' which connotes continual improvement. It means an average Japanese is not satisfied with his/her achievement but strives daily to improve upon it. It a principle worthy of emulation by the entire human race. You shouldn't be happy that people are rewarded for mediocrity; that is true patriotism for country, that is true love for humanity.
My boss is fond of saying; "our people pretend to be working and the government is pretending to pay the people". Could that be true?
Wherever you find yourself, give out your very best and let excellence be your drive. Money, power and fame can be thrilling, but they add no real value to your personality.
Once again I beseech the Nigerian youth, enough of the entertainment, enough of the 'flexing' and 'living life's. Our ship is sinking and all hands ought to be on deck to stabilize her. Do something positive to improve yourself, do something to save your country.
God bless Nigeria.
