5000 NAIRA NOTE; I DEY LAUGH!

In the last few years, we’ve seen a constant devaluation of our naira; one of those policies that is foisted on the Nigerian nation without people getting a chance of voting for or against it. The recent news about the introduction of a 5000 naira note came to me as a rude shock.

Is 5000 naira note really the best thing for our economy at a critical time as this? I personally do not think so. I dey laugh because the naira devaluation continues. We are gearing up for a cashless economy yet we are encouraging wastage of resources. Instead of bringing up policies that will help us, we are tearing up what is being built. We can understand from the culture of our country that once a naira note becomes a coin, it’s about going into extinction. What will become the fate of a twenty naira note in the years ahead? Hmm… I wonder.

I laugh because it seems the CBN governors are playing a game of relevance. Soon, a loaf of bread will become 1000 naira and the next CBN governor might introduce a 100,000 naira note and the devaluation continues. Is Sanusi, the CBN governor, helping us or destroying us by this policy? If in the days of my father, one naira was a paper money, and in my days, 5000 naira is coming into the picture, who knows what will be in the time of my children? Maybe a 5 million naira note! A bike man might even give you a blow in the eye for offering him a 5000 naira note on a cold morning for a 50 naira bike fare.  And trust our politicians because they will find it easier to continue laundering our money by easier means. The faces to appear on the 5000 naira note makes me wonder even more; not that they don't deserve it but by what means were they arrived at?

When will this come to an end? Even though I laugh, it’s not my normal laughter; it’s a laughter of disappointment at the numerous mistakes we make as a nation on account of our leaders.

          Where are we heading as a nation? 

But my question is this; how much better can you and I do if the mantle falls on our shoulders as leaders in this nation?

         May God help us!

THE GIRL DIED.

My mind raced swiftly. The holdup was so much and I hurried to get to my destination on time. The month of August has been quite eventful with some beautiful uncertainties. As I raced swiftly to board a bike to my destination amidst the hasty attempt to browse through the dailies, my eyes caught sight of the Sun news headline for 23^rd August, 2012- Face book Murder- Why we killed Cynthia. I was shocked, nay, perplexed.  

What happened to this pretty lady? Who were behind her death? While I tried to gather information, I found out that she was lured to a hotel where she was killed and dumped in a morgue.

Yes, the girl, Cynthia, the daughter of Major Gen. Ozukogu (rtd), an ex-general was murdered by those she met on a social media site, face book. It’s indeed painful that this ended the sterling tomorrow of this pretty young lady. Well, the two young undergraduates held in connection with the murder have been arrested through the help of the CCTV footage at the hotel but unfortunately, Cynthia’s life can never be restored.

I urge you to be careful with the people you meet on social media sites. You may never know who they are. However, we cannot undermine the positive impact of these social media sites in educating, connecting and fostering freedom of self expression. The evils committed through these media must also be checked. It all starts with the content of your mind. 

Myself, I’ve met people live through face book who have helped me further the course of our young non-governmental organization-Motivators International; hence I do not condemn that. What I condemn however is the motive of the meeting. Why are you willing to meet that friend you’ve never met from Adam? Where is the best place for such meetings? Or is your motive to sleep with that person you’ve never met before on your first meeting because the person has lured you with money? Let’s be realistic! Don’t destroy your life on the altar of some fleeting pleasure.

Cynthia’s case was discovered but many other such cases may go undiscovered.  Please guard your life to the best of your ability. Accept Jesus for He will help sharpen your life’s purpose. Hence “I commend you to God’s word which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among those who are sanctified.” Pray before anything you do and let the Holy Spirit guide your steps. If you must meet any person you’ve never met before, please do so in an open place. My prayer is that Cynthia’s soul will rest in peace.

May no evil ever befall you my friend.

Much Love from me!

Chijindu

DUTY POST.

If Joseph in the bible had failed when he was sold into slavery, a generation would have failed. There may have been no Israel, and there may have been no redemption from famine and despair for his family.

If Joseph had failed in Portiphar’s house and slept with Potiphar’s wife, he may have become a chief servant and never a Prime minister. If Joseph had compromised his stand, he may never have been the redemption of his people. Why would we have to fail if we knew how many destinies hanging on our shoulders; if we knew that our failure means a lot to our generation?

We must not fail at our duty post.  Joseph went through pain, rejection, accusation and betrayal. He had every reason to throw in his belief. Yet he held on, clutching unto integrity and good name at the expense of his life. That’s what greatness is about. It’s not bread and butter. It’s daring when the waves roll high. If Joseph had failed at his duty post, there may never have been help for his family during hunger. Don’t mess up your principles just because everyone is watering down standards. You can dare to stand alone in order to preserve your ideals. That everyone is sleeping around; cheating or joining a bandwagon does not give you the same license as them. We, yes; you my beloved friend and I play by a different set of rules and get a different set of results. If you don't play by that same rule of integrity, it's high time you joined. It’s time to get individualistic in what concerns national transformation. Everyone has a duty post.

Don’t fail at your duty post. If you do, Nigeria may just have lost; Africa may just have lost; your family and state too if you destroy the future around which is tied the different destinies looking onto you.

You will not fail! Together, we'll persevere, together, we'll fly! I believe in you.

Yours truly,

Chijindu.