25, November 2020
UVOBPI wants to ask Nigeria’s leaders a question: Do you really love Nigeria and her people?
If you do, we humbly appeal to you that the time has come for you to put things right in Nigeria. To do exactly that we ask that you look at the following checklist:
* First, critically think about what unites us as Nigerians. The world loves Nigerians. People love Nigerians despite the minority of the corrupt individuals letting Nigeria and her people down. Think about Nigeria’s diverse culture and heritage.
* Second, Nigerians love to worship God. Most Nigerians are faithful. Despite a minority of individuals acting contrary to theological principles, people still love Nigerians. Yet, we cannot say we love God, go to our places of worship and then commit atrocities by stealing Nigeria’s monies and killing innocent civilians. It does not matter whether we are in a position of power or not, it is a crime to terrorise Nigeria’s streets. We cannot claim to be holy and not love our neighbour no matter their tribe, state or ethnic background.
* Third, what has happened to your conscience?
We humbly appeal to you to act now!
Nigeria is making the news for a number of reasons, and a large majority of this news narrates the difficult circumstances that many Nigerians face. No Nigerian wants to see the nation divided. You can still make things right before things get out of hand. The mathematics are very simple. Would you not agree that now is the time to stop corruption and put Nigeria’s people first before our own personal ambitions? Let us put away our selfish interests and put Nigerians first.
Corruption is everywhere in Nigeria. If you are a leader in Nigeria and in a position of authority, would it not be noble to live by example? Things you might want to consider are to:
* Stop stealing Nigeria’s money. Do not allow anyone to steal from Nigeria.
* Implement strong anticorruption strategies as control measures. These measures need to be proactive. No one should be above the law.
* Share Nigeria’s resources equally. Enable the spreading of wealth across Nigeria. All states must be treated equally.
* Vet and screen those we put into positions of power before they are appointed. Place integrity keepers in a position of power. Anyone that abuses the law must resign immediately no matter their background or affiliation.
* Engage the youth and be transparent in all dealings.
The unrest facing Nigeria is the result of injustice, unemployment, inequality, selfishness and an inability to share Nigeria’s wealth to all states. And at the heart of all of these problems is CORRUPTION. Without independent measures in place capable of purging all corrupt leaders and individuals throughout Nigeria’s communities, it will be impossible for any development agenda to survive. All Nigerians need to understand that corruption is systemic. Those on the frontlines need to take responsibility and understand that most of their colleagues are fantastically corrupt. These internal corrupt factors are connected at a state, national and international level as well as within diverse foreign policies and socio-economic development visions designed for Nigeria. To save Nigeria, Nigeria’s leaders must honestly wake up to this uncomfortable reality, that is if they truly love Nigeria’s people.
We appeal to our leaders to engage with independent organisations to find good, workable solutions. Make these bold steps and reform Nigeria once and for all. Seek opportunities and reach out to those who want to make a positive difference. If you do so, Nigeria will be well on her way to full recovery. There is a lot to do, but this will be a good step into the right direction. Please, save Nigeria from calamity.
Thank you
UVOBPI
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