By Charity Uwakwe
Which way, Nigeria? I cry for you, our dear nation. My tears flow as I no longer can hold them back. I would rather let out my anguish than die of heartache.
Which way do we go? All options have virtually been exhausted and my question is; which way, Nigeria? Shall we continue doing it the same old way that has bluntly resisted all efforts? Shall we also fold our arms again and watch those money Launderers and looters deceive us again as ever?
We can say no and mean it for once!
However, the one million dollars question still remains, which way to go? What other alternative? How about trying it differently?
Indispensable is the fact that the need for a lasting solution to the cancer worm that has devoured the great country, Nigeria ever since Independence has become a major concern to every good spirited citizen.
Evidently, our dear country which once was a center of attraction in the past has become an outright object of ridicule to her sister nations both in the African continent and the Western World.
Statistically, Nigeria has been doubtlessly subjected to 60 years of stagnation, backwardness all instigated by bad leadership, which has glaringly left the citizenry in abject poverty.
Are we really in a democratic world? This question has overtime reverberated on my mind since I attained adulthood.
I hate to discuss politics of Nigeria because my eyes are always filled with deluge of tears each time I sit down to ponder on why Nigerians especially the youths have not asked themselves, which way?
Even up until this, moment, my tears flow profusely at the predicament of the poor masses, instilled by wrong decisions.
These people are always in a rush to embark on any available boat. They want it immediately regardless of its source. No, they don’t think about that rather all they want is just that. “Let’s have it today, now, this minute, tomorrow will cater for itself.” That’s the disputable mentality of the poor masses.
How about trying it differently? No, they care little or not about giving the political narrative of the nation a different approach.
Even if they find an alternative way, they would without batting an eye, discard it and embrace the wrong way. “How much does he have to offer?” That’s all that matters to them during elections, with no thoughts about tomorrow.
Nigerians appreciate shortcuts a great deal and that has over the years, left them poverty-stricken.
Who can save our nation? Who can salvage the Waterloo they have thrown our great country into?
We need a change urgently! This is an ample time to decide on what exactly we want for us as the year is crawling faster than usual. All options have been exhausted yet 2023 is fast approaching, can we try out a different style of politicking?
Who is going to ameliorate the sufferings of this great nation?
In spite of the purported democratically elected leaders, the country is still utterly buried in devastation.
Who is Chief CBN Onwuasoanya? That is the question.
I have heard, learnt and read about the man, Chief CBN Onwuasoanya. An epitome of selflessness, humility,He is the leader of and Founder of Better Nigeria For Better People,
(BN4 P).
I have watched him, amidst tears decry the state of leadership in the country, regrettably saddled with bad roads, total black out, recycling of leadership by the retired and old military generals and cabals. And amidst flood of tears, he is saying, “Enough is enough! Because we now have the option of trying new things in other to get new result.”
Those are and have been his words.
Indeed, no one gets a different result by doing a thing the same old way. It has never been once mentioned anywhere! Of course, the basket can never hold water; it’s an abomination!
The disgruntling manner in which our politicians indulge in corruption of all sorts, ranging from embezzlement, misappropriation of funds without a tinge of thoughts and concern for the led has aggravated the quest for a change of attitude towards those wolves in sheep clothing.
It is, therefore, high time Nigerians deduced a different approach to politics.
We need to change the narratives of governance in Nigeria and that change can only be implemented by the electorate.
I recall CBN’s words in one of his numerous articles wherein the deplorable condition of the country was critically analysed.
There he said: “I am not coming to play politics of Nigeria. I’m not a politician. I have come to wipe out tears. I am not coming to share money to the electorate. It’s high-time we awaken from our slumber. Let’s say no to deceit; that’s why we are still where we are. Forget politics of sharing.
Evidently, Chief Onwuasoanya is heartbroken, hence he regrets that Nigerians, just like the Biblical Esau during electioneering, sell their birthrights for a morsel and expect an Angel in human disguise to bring development if elected.
In most of my interactions with him, I recall him say often, in his embittered state:
“What positive impacts do Nigerians expect from a politician who emerges a winner after selling off all of his possessions just to win an election? That’s not possible, as he will against all odds fight tooth and nail to ensure he recovers all he losts.
Onwuasoanya has been consequent on the poor political narrative
In his article: “HOW WE INTEND TO RESUSCITATE AND REFORM NIGERIA’S ECONOMY COME 2023;”
For rapid development in Nigeria’s economy, stable electricity power supply, transparency, dedication, accountability, employment opportunity, reliability, sustainability and stable economy
*Ezendigbo Transformation Agenda for 2023 (ETA):*
● Employment opportunities
● Security for life and properties
● Infrastructural Projects across the 6 Geo-Political Zone
● Standard Quality Education
● Corruption Free
● Restriction on importation of goods, vehicles, cloths, petroleum products
● Justice and Equity
● Poverty Eradication Programme
● Free Medical Service
Chief CBN Onwuasoanya the Ezendigbo is here with transformation agenda to take Nigeria to the world first class nation. Come 2023. According to him, “we can no longer base Nigeria’s economy on importation of goods to our country. We are blessed nation with abundance mineral resources such as Iron Ore, Gold, Limestone, Crude oil, Cotton, Timber, Diamond, Crude oil etc. With all the mineral resources we have, we are still importing fuel, no single Gold refinery in Nigeria, Ajaokuta steel factory still under construction for the past 35 years and yet to be completed. Enough is enough of this old recycling military politicians.
Come 2023 we Nigerians are going to feed ourselves by ourselves resuscitating and reforming our economy through our abandoned resources and project, we have about 5 sea ports e.g Port harcourt, calabar, Onne, Warri Sea ports abandoned which at least can employ more than 300,000 Nigerians comfortably.”
Having read through his blueprint, I’m candidly self-assured that, apparently, Chief CBN Onwuasoanya, the Ezendigbo good governance will ensure that all our industries come back to life and create more employment for our young unemployed graduates, jobless citizens etc. “There shall be a conducive environment for our industries and implementation of policy that will encourage all our local products and industries flourish and survive. Made in Nigeria product will greatly be encouraged and the solution to our needs and not foreign products.
“We shall revive our agricultural sector by ensuring that we go into full mechanised farming, empower all our farmers and provide them enough fertilisers for farming at subsidised rate, farm tractors, land for farming etc. This is what our fore father did when we got the independence in 1960 and our nation was doing fine until the era of this recycling politicians who abandoned it. Then, Our economy was very okay and even our currency had value. Our
export ratio was on top gear and the Nigeria international trade was excellent. Today the case is worst. We are going back to our basis and our administration shall ensure that there is enough standard storage facilities for our agricultural produce especially for all perishable produce.
“We shall also revisit all our local industries and ensure that there is enough provision of local raw materials for our industries. Production of cocoa, groundnut, cotton, timber, kolanut, palm oil etc shall be our top gear for both industrial and international consumption.
‘Enough of premature death and lack of good access to free medical treatment in Nigeria. There shall be medical treatment to all citizen at no cost while under aged children and old age shall enjoy free medical treatment. Our medical personnel shall engage in periodical training courses and development both in Nigeria and abroad.
“Education is the bedrock of any nation. We shall ensure and guaranteed the quality and standard educational system in Nigeria by hiring and engaged qualified teachers and lecturers in all our schools. We don’t want to be a giant of Africa by mouth but by the result. Most of the neighbouring countries will choose to come to Nigeria for studies, even our citizen abroad will not be left over. Education will also be our priority and ensure that education sector takes large percentage of our budget when we come to government.
“There won’t be room for corruption in our administration. Judiciary will be given autonomy and total support in their dealings and there won’t be delayed in justice. We shall also look into all our correctional centres across the 6 Geo-Political Zone and provide every necessary support to empower all our inmates.
“Importation of goods into countries definitely kills the local industries, that’s why our administration will not encourage more of importation of goods into the country. We need to develop our own industries and create more enabling environment and employment for our people. The more we stop importation of goods into country, the more employment to our graduates. More of Innoson Motors Ltd will come to the country for production of vehicles for Nigeria use and shall compelled all government agency to use and patronise made in Nigeria as official car. Government will also built more petroleum refineries and bring more investors to come and invest more. We wont welcome importation of fuel into Nigeria anymore. Dangote is already building one in Lagos and we shall have more of it.
Protection of life and properties is going to be our priority. We shall recruits more security outfits and more security personnel and provide modern security gadgets and equipment for defence of life and properties. Some retirees in each locality will be engage for dissemination of vital and intelligence information to the appropriate quarters. Necessary gadget such as walking talking, phone with recharge card etc shall be provided for them and will be collecting stipend monthly, this will help our police, Civil Defence, arm forces etc in their dealings.
Nigerians behold a propeller of empowerment programmes that will engage citizens of Nigeria both youths and women, Old and young. Among other things that would be notable in the Nigeria nation are: opening of bank accounts for Old citizen for government monthly stipend, Vocational and skill acquisition programme will be introduce to most of our youths in our six geo political zone in Nigeria with working capital to set up their business after the training.
A clarion call has, therefore, been made, enjoining everyone to spport Chief CBN Onwuasoanya the Ezendigbo come 2023 for better Nigeria For Better people. He is the agent of Transformation, Reformation and solution to Nigeria.
Chief CBN Onwuasoanya, tested and trusted! Our undeniable escape route.
