Day Nine: Must We Jump From Pillar To Post Before We See Road

 

See, I don tire for this rant and I don tire for this country sef. Everything just tire me cause wahala plenty for this place. The thing Dey even weak me sote I no get energy again to Dey do this thirty days rant challenge. But I thank God Am scaling through regardless of the situation and Considering the rate at which darkness Dey near us on a daily. Honestly, na management we Dey so for this country and na God go help us las las.

Ok, I think I should be saying congrats to all of us for entering the second quarter of the year. We know it has not been easy neither is it by our might that we made it this far yet we did it, right? Happy new month to all my cuties all over the world. It’s another day to make things better. 

Yea, time to hit the nail on the head. Quick question before I continue, please what’s wrong with the Nigerian economy? Like …, I don’t understand.Them swear for us, say we no go ever get steady power supply for this country, ehh? Who exactly did this to us, cause that person needs to be captured asap to reverse this curse. Ahah, what is all these? Is it bad for person to comot for darkness for straight one month let alone a year and so.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_energy_supply_crisis

How can someone be jumping from one pillar to another in search of light after paying your electricity bills. Haba, e no make sense at all. Person go Dey pray may dem bring light wey you pay for while someone in another country go they pray may them get blackout for few minutes. Woh, na only for naija dem Dey talk this life no balance cause evidence choke plenty. Anyway, who am I to judge when the people providing the power supply no Dey even get for their own office. You can imagine that too, and that’s very bad of us. If EEDC can be using generator back to back that means there’s no hope for us nahh. That’s why solar business is currently booming persistently in Nigeria. No noise pollution plus easy access and comfort.

https://entrepreneurs.ng/solar-energy-business/

My own is, when will all these things stop? When is it ending cause am tired of jumping from pillar to post due to lack of power supply tho is not even my thing in the first place but at least, once in awhile I still Dey move if it’s overly too much. A lot of things are being affected so the government needs to step in on this and do something about it. We can’t be giant of Africa for mouth without power to lead.

Case closed

See you in my next post

Bye

Day Eight: Government Needs To Help Us Find Our Foot In This Country

 I no go lie for you, this is quite a long journey. Still have twenty two more days to go and am thinking when will I get to end this cause I no Dey see clear again. 

Sometimes I feel the way tax is being collected in this country is not healthy enough to encourage growth. Even the tax collectors themselves are also misusing this privilege to exploit gullible citizens who’re ignorant of their right. Honestly, is appalling especially for small business owners finding their foot in entrepreneurship.

How are we supposed to be doing this to ourselves? your fellow Nigerian citizen and the government aren’t helping matters at all. With all these tax this and tax that, people are struggling to meet up yet we will hear from the news that some millions of naira was mapped out for something unnecessary compared to our economic growth. Like what happened to investing money to something productive that can benefit everyone in the country. How is the government encouraging a fruitful society if they’re not being considerate to think about our future as a country. 

https://dailytrust.com/despite-hardship-wike-allocates-n10bn-for-rent-furniture-to-akpabio-abbas-deputies/

For instance, what happened to giving business grants, what happened to making this country a manufacturing hub for global market, to create more employment and eradicate poverty. What happened to a whole lot of selfless activities that can make us better than we are.

Another one that marvels me, Is it the way the Nigerian police force has normalized daily contributions from commercial drivers like is their right, cause I don’t understand . They went from twenty naira to fifty then hundred which will still increase if the naira currency depreciates. And It’s so sickening with the way they go about it like it’s an unspoken rule to always give them the money to avoid further consequences.

https://medium.com/@aytheviolinist/beneath-the-two-naira-notes-5509ec24f544

This is just one of problems people face on a daily basis to push their source of income moving. Yet the government has time fund some other things that are less problematic than the economy we’re facing now. We all know the rest of story so I don’t need to drag things out here if not saying the obvious.

Let’s help our people thrive in a healthy and friendly societal market space. You know what I mean, both home and abroad.

Let’s continue tomorrow 

Bye

Day Seven: Am Tired Of Carrying Trash Around

Ok, am a bit in a hurry guys so I will just say hi to my cuties and continue my post. I think this one is gonna come off as a question. I don’t want to drag or debate stuffs with anybody. 

Please stop hiding this …from me

Pls how does people abroad do it? Like how do guy’s maintain such a clean road Abi una Dey whine us, Dey portray neatness meanwhile una get the dirty ones hidden away from the internet. You know what am say, you guys need to tip us some of these information. My country needs it right now cause am tired of carrying trash around. Well, not anymore. Gave up a long time ago tho it still bothers me and I want to rant about it. 

I don’t know how this is gonna work but I shaa need it to workout. Ask an average Nigerian person how they dispose their dirt on the road, I mean while traveling and take note of their response. It’s a common thing to buy stuff in traffic or before starting a journey, then eat while on the road whether inside the car, outside the car or while trekking. Guess what, after the whole eating and drinking, the next thing in mind is to either fling it on the road or put it somewhere in your bag which options are mostly to litter the road and blame the government for not providing adequate trash bins where necessary.

So here comes my question. Where are we supposed to dispose our waste while on the road, Abi are we not supposed to eat while traveling to avoid soiling the road? Cause I don’t understand and I need some explanation not just for me, plus other confused Nigerians facing this same problem. Initially, I used to find it difficult to discard stuff through the window because of the kind of school I went to. Whenever I take stuff on the road I turn to a vigilante searching for waste bin to throwaway them but end up carry those waste to my destination like who does that, so tee my friend was complaining about it.

To be sincere, I don tire for this waste thing make government come help us sort out this issue. At least if na to provide waste bin Abi na incinerator for some junctions. You know, so that people like me won’t be carrying waste for bag. The point is, something has to be done to reduce this dirtiness on the road. Our roads needs to be clean especially all these express and major roads in the state. 

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Day Six: The Secret I Found Out While Sitting At The Back Seat

Hi guys, it’s been quite a journey these past few days. A lot has been on my mind which I can’t spill but am ready to spare this one just for you. You know what that means, your baby girl will always have something worth your time.

You can also check out the full video on YouTube to understand what am trying to say in this post.

The Secret I Found Out While Sitting At The Back Seat

See, am gonna be straight with you on this. Is obvious we have a lot of jobless people in this country, both educated and uneducated. But the painful part is struggling to get through school yet nothing for you on the table. This is what the system currently offers their educated citizens in the country. Reality hits on a different level and you will never know, till it gets to you. So what’s really stopping them from breaking this things down for us if they actually wants to help us or better still include the business part of every course on campus to their syllabus rather than adding compulsory courses that are little to no help to us in the labor market.

https://www.myjobmag.com/blog/unemployment-statistics-in-nigeria

I ask again, why the stress? Why will they keep someone for close to four years or more if there’s no strike cause you will definitely stay more than that on strike. Waste our time and resources just to come out and beg for crumbs. Who does that? if not the government that has refused to reject this madness of not being structured in an economic efficient based system. Tell me if this is not penny wise pound foolish what is it then. You don’t have money yet you sacrificed all your savings and assets to get a B.sc and come back broke. 

Congrats, you finally did it, right? What’s next, get a job, start working and make back the money you spent those years to replace your debt or your assets. Still in that process, no job or sustainable salary offer to foot your bills then reality sets in, sliding you back to square one with an immediate effect accompanied with a touch of depression if you can feed small. Meanwhile some people who has decided to work on their finances early enough without going to school are doing way better than you (graduate) so how’s that supposed to make sense. When some of the supposed graduates will still come out of school to go join those people in the market to start their lives afresh because they couldn’t fit in where they belong due to lack of structural development.

https://potomac.edu/benefits-of-education/

The truth is, am not disputing the fact that higher education has a lot of benefits. I believe that’s one of the reasons for this post, to ask the government to look into our education system and make it possible for all graduates to reap this reward of knowledge. Personally, am a fan of education which I also have a degree and would further if I have the chance to, so I wouldn’t discourage someone not to get a degree unless the person doesn’t have funds to go through school. 

Again, is it not always about reaping the fruits of your labor (making money). What happens to reputation and accomplishments. Like why will someone get a degree and still be treated like you didn’t get one because of the course of study. And this can only happen if your course of study doesn’t necessarily have a work placement (little or no job offer) in Nigeria. That’s why we think some courses are professional courses while others are not. But that’s currently not my problem, I get something’s are just the way they’re cause life no balance, right? Then scrap out those courses that will make people unemployed if they don’t have placement when they’re done. In order words, people will stop wasting their destiny because of certifications that’s not certifiable and find something worthwhile to do with their lives that will be beneficial to both parties (citizens and the government).

https://www.eafinder.com/top-10-unprofessional-courses-in-the-world/

My challenge right now is the time and resources wasted to be jobless. Honestly, is getting to seem like a scam to me Abi broad day light robbery cause economy hard oo. Four years no be beans left alone spending more than that, and am thinking why can’t it be shortened to like two years especially those courses we tag unprofessional. What’s the need for extending the graduation gap when we both know that some courses in that particular field of study is not necessary but the school wants to keep collecting our money so they keep you busy with irrelevant stuff for like first two years before getting serious with you. 

To sincere, I don’t know if am the only one on this page but our educational system needs to be reviewed for things to add up a bit. I feel it’s not like this abroad, everything is specialized. Straight to the point no waste of time. Is not the one they will ask you to study some law courses while doing economics to broaden your knowledge about the economy as if you can practice with it if something happens, no be to call a barrister to represent you Abi you go represent yourself with the forced knowledge? Anyways, am just saying shaa but you get the point baa?

 Truly, there’s no perfect country but at least let’s  help ourselves, you know. Little things like this can make a difference. If we’re winning, the government is also winning, it’s a two way thing right? So let’s drop all these political stuffs and do the right thing to better our country.

How far, I will be ending this one with a question. Which business are you doing for yourself? If no, build a skill and start one for yourself regardless of your working schedule ( for those in cooperate firms).

Signed

Yours baby girl signing out.

Bye

Day Five:We No Wan Play This Again, CBN No Be Our Mate

 

To be sincere, I have no idea of what to talk but I gats show up. Still have twenty five more days to go. Am feeling like I need to start stalking the news to get more info on what to say next but nahh, the mind is willing yet the body is loathing. I don’t have that kind of energy, you know. I believe it will come naturally or probably get inspiration somewhere. 

Actually I want to talk about Nigerian currency. The deflation , devaluation, depreciation and everything other thing that comes with this current Naira issue we seeing now. To be honest , I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing cause some say otherwise right? Personally, I haven’t sat down to do the analysis which I doubt I will even have the time … but I believe everything that has disadvantages, has an advantage and vice versa. So let’s just say, this is one of them.

https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/nigerias-economy-needs-naira-stay-competitive

The truth is, am not here to talk about the inflation tho am aware is part of the problem we have in this country, in fact is our major problem in this country cause we find it difficult to afford basic needs these days and that’s not funny at all. Considering how delicate and pressing this is, I feel like I need to also put it in video format to show the way in which we seriously need this matter solved asap. Like something has to be done to save the face of our sweat. Government needs to come to our aid and tackle this problem that’s slowly eating away our resources. Honestly, we’re genuinely tired of playing this games with CBN and every other financial institution in Nigeria. 

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/100-tonnes-of-mutilated-naira-notes-destroyed-weekly-cbn/amp/

See, if you’re not tired, me am tired. Like WTF will I struggle to make money and also struggle to spend it. As in, which kind life be that one. I will manage to keep money in the bank only to collect torn and worn out notes that I will either lose or struggle to use. Like who is actually doing this rubbish to us. Annoyingly, this bad note fit even be person last card oo. You go Dey look money wey you suffer to get but you no fit use am do something meaningful or better still chop sef. And It’s really painful that’s coming from the bank that’s supposed to replace all damaged notes from circulating to the public, rather they are the ones stacking it up to pin it on innocent citizens who will eventually fall victims of this negligence. 

https://www.absradiotv.com/2018/09/27/commentary-the-negative-effects-of-abusing-the-naira/ 

https://punchng.com/dirty-mutilated-naira-notes-raise-health-concerns-others/?amp

On behalf of myself and the public, I want to humbly beg the CBN and any other office in charge of this case should please take responsibility. We don’t have to voice out before you do your job properly. The worse part of this situation is, you can’t escape it. Whether you decide to go to the bank directly, the ATM or the POS agent, you will still jam this tear tear you’re running from.

I understand that most times these things happen due to our carelessness but everyone is on the losing end so we can’t keep quiet as if it’s not affecting us. Truly, am exhausted. I have lost count of how many times I lost to bad currency and it’s getting too obvious these days. If you way the all round effect on the society at large, both health wise and economic wise you will see that being nonchalant about this is riskier than currency itself.

Please choose wisely

I need to see money wey I go use do small enjoyment this month. Omo, I wan chop better thing godu

Bye

Day Four: Government Should Feed Us Something Good, We’re Hungry

 

Ok, where do I start from? Hmm, I don’t know shaa but am feeling like am gonna keep this short. First, let’s say Happy new month guys, welcome to month of April. Yea, that reminds of April fool, prank of those days. Actually my colleague in the office tried playing games with me, you know naa April fool stuffs but failed. My head is there, saw some kids prank their fellow classmates in the morning on my way to work so I can’t be caught unawares. Guess what,I will be posting my last year Anambra Rebirth project on April Fool short story contest.

Ok, enough of games. It’s time for the real deal, my country my people. Few days, there was a fire outbreak in Onitsha main market that started early in the morning till day break. It got a lot of people’s goods and properties damaged, in this bad economy yet nobody knows the cause of the fire incident. Thank God fire service intervened and contained the fire tho not early enough considering the time the fire broke out, allegedly by the people who lived around the area. Nevertheless, i must acknowledge the firefighters who responded to this emergency regardless of personal or political issues in the country. That being said, let’s drive my point home.

https://punchng.com/fire-guts-multimillion-naira-shops-in-onitsha-market/?amp

Consequences of this incident, the aftermath for both the government and the victims of this tragedy. This is not the first time we’ve had fire incident in the country especially my state. Like am beginning to feel is now a yearly thing. If it’s not a market place, it’s another business area or a public place. Like what’s going, is there something we’re not getting? Everyone is on the losing end if something is not done so why is the government not pushing too hard to curb the situation the way they do with other stuffs like tax. 

https://punchng.com/anambra-raises-concerns-over-increasing-fire-outbreaks/?amp

Yea, I get it. Am not saying they aren’t doing anything anyway, am not even a news person to know right? But if they’re really pushing hard as they thought they’re , it will definitely be everywhere in our faces, like you can’t walk by a street without the news slipping into your ears as if you asked for it. Yes na, you know what am talking about. 

Just imagine, the trauma those victims are experiencing right now, the unrecoverable properties and monetary losses that was made. How will they cope, heard some people did new offload worth of millions that same week before this incident. How are they to meet up if they aren’t backed up by insurance which i know most of them are not.

In short, the awareness and the procedures aren’t enough. The government should feed us something good to talk about. Things like these should send words to the streets like other trending policies. Applicable measures should be taken to adhere to existing regulations concerning this matter.

No much talk shaa, That’s all for now.

Bye