Blessed are those,
Who awaken with insight!
Those who have been shakened,
From a need to maintain...
Routine indoctrinations,
Of a perceived sanity. One in which restricts limited beliefs.
Inflicted to sustain pain and grief. And becoming less frightened,
They are...
By a Creator who wishes them to envision,
A 'truth' that is!
A truth that frees a consciousness,
Reaching to seek a peace within! A peace shared and released between mankind.
And with truth accepted,
This without obstruction...
Can and does finally begin. Blessed are those,
Who awaken with insight.
Those who have been shakened,
From a need to maintain...
Routine indoctrinations,
Of a perceived sanity. One in which restricts limited beliefs.
Inflicted to sustain pain and grief.
At the benefit of needless conflict.
That produces sicknesses of all kinds. And let it be said,
It has been to no one's benefit...
To admit on this Earth,
In their minds reflecting upon it.
That any conflict ever condoned...
Has created a respect for peace. At least none as yet that has been expressed,
Or urgently digested to put an end to conflicts known.
To manifesting a peace that increases this benefit,
As can be shown!
Thursday, 2 February 2012
THE QUESTION OF LEDEARSHIP IN NIGERIA
It is saddening to record dat leadership in our nation
had tended towards the Hobbesian scheme to a grea t
extent.As a matter of fact, it has even left the realm of
Hobbesian to Machiavellianism. Our political leaders
have learnt credence from Niccolo Machiavelli who
postulated that the prince(leader) is one who usurps,absolutes or monarchies power.A leader for him, is one who does not belives in slave morality(e.g
peace,gentleness,justice,rights, etc),but one who
upholds master morality(e.g cruelty,deception,callousness,etc).He says: it is necessary to understand this: that a prince, and especially a new prince,cannot observe all those things for which men are considered good, for in order to maintain the state, he is often obliged to act against his promise,against charity, against humanity and religion. Andtherefore, it is necessary that he has a mind ready toturn itself according to the way the winds of fortune and the changeability of affairs require him, as long as it is possible,he should not stray from the good,but he
should know how to enter into evil when necessity
demands.Such is d frame of mind of Machiavelli; and
such is the frame of mind of most, if not all,our
political leaders in Nigeria. They have so much practiclized the Machiavellian skill of "fox and lion"-
the skill of pretence and evil (maradonic skills). And the
products of such skills are misuse of power,election
manipulations,election rigging,god fatherism,false
electoral promises,certificate forgery,political
assasinations,money laundering,tenure prolongation,fraud gangsterism, to mention but a few. To say then that our nation is in a dilapidatin state is to beg the question.Hence,we could confidently affix the bad situation of the country to machiavellinism-bad leadership. At all events, Nigeria cannot truly overcome the follies of its recent history until former leaders are made to account for their stewardship, or lack of it.
For too long, Nigerians seem to be incapable of rising up in unison to demand justice from their leaders. That is why folly, if care is not taken, will continue to be the defining characteristic of Nigerian leadership.But wait a minute! Let us ask ourselves a question: from where do the bad leaders we have come from? What made them bad? Were they just intrinsically bad? The simple answer is that they are products of bad/corrupt system- the society.So, it is often said dat a bad followership(or bad system) cannot produce a good leadership, just like a mango tree cannot start to produce guava fruit,ceteris paribus. It then means dat our society is itself bad,corrupt & Machiavellian. What a pity! But someting can still be done. We can have another community! Another state is possible! Infact, a new Nigeria is possible! What then is the way forward???
had tended towards the Hobbesian scheme to a grea t
extent.As a matter of fact, it has even left the realm of
Hobbesian to Machiavellianism. Our political leaders
have learnt credence from Niccolo Machiavelli who
postulated that the prince(leader) is one who usurps,absolutes or monarchies power.A leader for him, is one who does not belives in slave morality(e.g
peace,gentleness,justice,rights, etc),but one who
upholds master morality(e.g cruelty,deception,callousness,etc).He says: it is necessary to understand this: that a prince, and especially a new prince,cannot observe all those things for which men are considered good, for in order to maintain the state, he is often obliged to act against his promise,against charity, against humanity and religion. Andtherefore, it is necessary that he has a mind ready toturn itself according to the way the winds of fortune and the changeability of affairs require him, as long as it is possible,he should not stray from the good,but he
should know how to enter into evil when necessity
demands.Such is d frame of mind of Machiavelli; and
such is the frame of mind of most, if not all,our
political leaders in Nigeria. They have so much practiclized the Machiavellian skill of "fox and lion"-
the skill of pretence and evil (maradonic skills). And the
products of such skills are misuse of power,election
manipulations,election rigging,god fatherism,false
electoral promises,certificate forgery,political
assasinations,money laundering,tenure prolongation,fraud gangsterism, to mention but a few. To say then that our nation is in a dilapidatin state is to beg the question.Hence,we could confidently affix the bad situation of the country to machiavellinism-bad leadership. At all events, Nigeria cannot truly overcome the follies of its recent history until former leaders are made to account for their stewardship, or lack of it.
For too long, Nigerians seem to be incapable of rising up in unison to demand justice from their leaders. That is why folly, if care is not taken, will continue to be the defining characteristic of Nigerian leadership.But wait a minute! Let us ask ourselves a question: from where do the bad leaders we have come from? What made them bad? Were they just intrinsically bad? The simple answer is that they are products of bad/corrupt system- the society.So, it is often said dat a bad followership(or bad system) cannot produce a good leadership, just like a mango tree cannot start to produce guava fruit,ceteris paribus. It then means dat our society is itself bad,corrupt & Machiavellian. What a pity! But someting can still be done. We can have another community! Another state is possible! Infact, a new Nigeria is possible! What then is the way forward???
GRATITUDE AND ACKNOWELEDGEMENT
In contemporary times, like no other period in history, humans are so pre-occupied with the rat race for material comfort that they tend to forget those simple things that make human life humane. Civilisation to me, is an attitude of mind to fellow human beings, society and reality in general, it is not the quantity of material things an individual possesses. Some of the attributes of civilised human being are gratitude, social etiquettes such as respect for elders, decency in speech asn as well showing gratitude for fovours received, among others. There is no doubt that appreciation or kindness and charity is an important attribute of a refined person. It encourage people to do more good to others and promotes the culture of solidarity and good will. Consequence from the above, i shall therefore, use this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude to those who, in various ways, helped me to cope with the vicissitudes, daunting and existential challenges of my life, particularly, in 2011.
First, MY GOD, you made heaven and earth, and all things, good and bad. You have blessed me with so many people,who have been blessings in my life. I humbly thank you for all the miracles you have performed in my life, especially the ones i haven't been aware of ! Truly, my cup runneth over...
I remain eternally greateful to my parents; you can never become so old that you become anything other than your parents' child. Especially, IYA YEMI, i'll never forget the sufferings she went through for the sake of her childeren, including myself. SEUN, i cannot contemplates how grateful i am for having as a brother. The sky is your limit! BRO FATAI, i usually mistake you as my second-dad! Thanks for your concern about my progress in life. JUMMY and KOYE, cousins me toh baaadth, you guys are da bomb! Without you, i have no family.
My gratitude also goes to MR & MRS ADETUNMBI, you picked me up again, when push came to shove. Perhaps, i would i have been a miscreant without your mentoring and guardianship. Now, it appears to me clearly, why daddy was strict and disciplined! BRO WALE, LEKAN, IDRIS and AFEEZ, you guys will forever remain my blood!
All thanks to Ms. FLY, for enriching my life and making it worth living. Without question, my existence would have been a fraction without its denominator, in her absence. May your shadow never grow less!
I also acknowledge the contribution of all my lecturers, in the department of philosophy, University of Lagos, especially, my course adviser, DR SBJ. His consistent encouragement and advices has helped me tremendously to find my bearing in the murky waters of the academic environment. Special thanks to the ORACLE OF ONTOLOGY, coincidentally, my supervisor, PROF JIM IJENWA UNAH, your refined thought and wisdom has always been a source of inspiration to me. I salute you sir! Im happy to say im the product of your own making!
I am also highly indebted to, EMMANUEL ARODOVWE, your disharming humility singles you out as an enlightened, human being and makes you an inspiration to me as well. FUNMI, 'my sis from another mother': ups and downs will come, but a friend in need is still a bloody nuisance! KOME, BISI, MAYOWA, REX, FESTUS and MICHAEL,how can i forget you guys?
DR SUFI, you taught me the dreaded logic. Now, it is gainsaid that im one of the best in that course. Little did they know, that you are the secret of the success. For this, i am highly grateful. OSHA, TOSIN, IFEANYI, YANGA(we're still working on it. lol!), you'all are my oga's and budding intellectuals!
OLAJIDE GEORGE, fasa president, you a pillar of support. Henceforth, o ti di oju oro tin leke omi, oti do osu bata tin leke odo! ONIBABA, aka baba oloye, how can i forget your kindness? Most times, i wonder how u are able to combine studies, work and babes. Anycase, your personality is a pointer to the fact that, as a man, you must hustle. Thanks for that reminder! PEACE, the most outstanding student in my class. You have inadvertently contributes to my academic success. I pray that God'll see you through and all of us. ABIMBOLA and YEK, has undisputedly, remain the most incorrigible and perpetual budding classmates. Suprisingly, your 'canterkerousity' always made me restless. Thanks for making me better my best; keep bringing it on! TERRY and DEBO, two of a kind. Really?lol! Thanks for tolerating my 'impressionalistic attitude',u
you two, are very good bad guy. OYIN, TOMI, BISO and BUKKY, 4plet of a kind, if that ever exist! Thnks for been a friend. PITA(as i am), how can i forget you? TOBI and co., DAMMY, BJ, VICKY, OYE, LAMIDI, DEAN, WALE, ADURA,.hey, hope i wont put myself into trouble by mentioning to much, yet, some names are left out? BABA ADEJUMO is more than a class-mate. The appellage 'BABA' is not accidental. His personality and tenacity sparkles the desert of my unseriousness! To all the philosophy graduating class 2011/2012, thanks for tolerating my excess in class. You guys are the bomb!
I also acknwoledge NAPS and NAOSS EXCOS, without you guys, my administratitive and managerial skill's doomed!
All thanks to MRS JIMOH IBRAHIM, thanks for your accomodation and student friendly. Pls ma, dont forget those faces and contact, because, i might come bugging you after school. Lol! MR.PATRICK of KSD investment and co. Thanks for all your advices. Mr. OLAONIPEKUN of motif oil and Gas, thanks for hospitality. Mrs IBIDUN of Tinapa's clothing, you are mother!
To all my room mates in RM A1O4, Mareire Hall, and all my friends at ijagun, KENNY, DELLY, SUNDAY, LEKE, EDWIN,TOYIN, VIVIAN, KAFFI, BIMPE.. Thank you all for accomodating my excess. Thanks to all that wish me well in all my endeavours and those who believe in my dreams, my fb fellaz, my avid readers on Information Nigeria. May Almighty God meet you in all your point of needs!
For all those i did not mention, and all of you, who know yourselves. I've realized that no matter how you try, you can never remember everyone; so it's not that you aren't important, but that i'm suffering from 'Memory Lapse', accept my sincere gratitude. Surely, whether mentioned or otherwise, i am nothing without you. Wishing you all, Merry christmas and prosperous New Year in Advance.
First, MY GOD, you made heaven and earth, and all things, good and bad. You have blessed me with so many people,who have been blessings in my life. I humbly thank you for all the miracles you have performed in my life, especially the ones i haven't been aware of ! Truly, my cup runneth over...
I remain eternally greateful to my parents; you can never become so old that you become anything other than your parents' child. Especially, IYA YEMI, i'll never forget the sufferings she went through for the sake of her childeren, including myself. SEUN, i cannot contemplates how grateful i am for having as a brother. The sky is your limit! BRO FATAI, i usually mistake you as my second-dad! Thanks for your concern about my progress in life. JUMMY and KOYE, cousins me toh baaadth, you guys are da bomb! Without you, i have no family.
My gratitude also goes to MR & MRS ADETUNMBI, you picked me up again, when push came to shove. Perhaps, i would i have been a miscreant without your mentoring and guardianship. Now, it appears to me clearly, why daddy was strict and disciplined! BRO WALE, LEKAN, IDRIS and AFEEZ, you guys will forever remain my blood!
All thanks to Ms. FLY, for enriching my life and making it worth living. Without question, my existence would have been a fraction without its denominator, in her absence. May your shadow never grow less!
I also acknowledge the contribution of all my lecturers, in the department of philosophy, University of Lagos, especially, my course adviser, DR SBJ. His consistent encouragement and advices has helped me tremendously to find my bearing in the murky waters of the academic environment. Special thanks to the ORACLE OF ONTOLOGY, coincidentally, my supervisor, PROF JIM IJENWA UNAH, your refined thought and wisdom has always been a source of inspiration to me. I salute you sir! Im happy to say im the product of your own making!
I am also highly indebted to, EMMANUEL ARODOVWE, your disharming humility singles you out as an enlightened, human being and makes you an inspiration to me as well. FUNMI, 'my sis from another mother': ups and downs will come, but a friend in need is still a bloody nuisance! KOME, BISI, MAYOWA, REX, FESTUS and MICHAEL,how can i forget you guys?
DR SUFI, you taught me the dreaded logic. Now, it is gainsaid that im one of the best in that course. Little did they know, that you are the secret of the success. For this, i am highly grateful. OSHA, TOSIN, IFEANYI, YANGA(we're still working on it. lol!), you'all are my oga's and budding intellectuals!
OLAJIDE GEORGE, fasa president, you a pillar of support. Henceforth, o ti di oju oro tin leke omi, oti do osu bata tin leke odo! ONIBABA, aka baba oloye, how can i forget your kindness? Most times, i wonder how u are able to combine studies, work and babes. Anycase, your personality is a pointer to the fact that, as a man, you must hustle. Thanks for that reminder! PEACE, the most outstanding student in my class. You have inadvertently contributes to my academic success. I pray that God'll see you through and all of us. ABIMBOLA and YEK, has undisputedly, remain the most incorrigible and perpetual budding classmates. Suprisingly, your 'canterkerousity' always made me restless. Thanks for making me better my best; keep bringing it on! TERRY and DEBO, two of a kind. Really?lol! Thanks for tolerating my 'impressionalistic attitude',u
you two, are very good bad guy. OYIN, TOMI, BISO and BUKKY, 4plet of a kind, if that ever exist! Thnks for been a friend. PITA(as i am), how can i forget you? TOBI and co., DAMMY, BJ, VICKY, OYE, LAMIDI, DEAN, WALE, ADURA,.hey, hope i wont put myself into trouble by mentioning to much, yet, some names are left out? BABA ADEJUMO is more than a class-mate. The appellage 'BABA' is not accidental. His personality and tenacity sparkles the desert of my unseriousness! To all the philosophy graduating class 2011/2012, thanks for tolerating my excess in class. You guys are the bomb!
I also acknwoledge NAPS and NAOSS EXCOS, without you guys, my administratitive and managerial skill's doomed!
All thanks to MRS JIMOH IBRAHIM, thanks for your accomodation and student friendly. Pls ma, dont forget those faces and contact, because, i might come bugging you after school. Lol! MR.PATRICK of KSD investment and co. Thanks for all your advices. Mr. OLAONIPEKUN of motif oil and Gas, thanks for hospitality. Mrs IBIDUN of Tinapa's clothing, you are mother!
To all my room mates in RM A1O4, Mareire Hall, and all my friends at ijagun, KENNY, DELLY, SUNDAY, LEKE, EDWIN,TOYIN, VIVIAN, KAFFI, BIMPE.. Thank you all for accomodating my excess. Thanks to all that wish me well in all my endeavours and those who believe in my dreams, my fb fellaz, my avid readers on Information Nigeria. May Almighty God meet you in all your point of needs!
For all those i did not mention, and all of you, who know yourselves. I've realized that no matter how you try, you can never remember everyone; so it's not that you aren't important, but that i'm suffering from 'Memory Lapse', accept my sincere gratitude. Surely, whether mentioned or otherwise, i am nothing without you. Wishing you all, Merry christmas and prosperous New Year in Advance.
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