When i talk about the present generation I'm talking about those within the age range of 18- 40 years. Today there's so much confusion in naija as aresult of social and economic problems created by our own parents who doesn't seem to have any solution. I need contributions on how we can change the situation and make naija a better place even if not for ourselves atleast for our children.
Posted: at 9-10-2008 04:18 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Cleverman at 15-10-2008 07:15 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Naija pals are more intrested in love and romance than burning issues capable of moving our country forward
Posted: at 15-10-2008 07:15 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Naija pals are more intrested in love and romance than burning issues capable of moving our country forward
Welcome to the realization of this reality here.If U insist on bringing serious issues to the fore,some would call U a nerd or geek.However,dont let that dampen ur spirit.
Their attitude towards this topic goes a long way to answer ur question.This country is a very wicked country.A defined a wicked country as where people engage in empty argument when serious actions are needed.The Nigerian youth is not exempted from my indictment.We ve soaked in the vices of the last generation(our father's generation)We ve acquired all the negative features of that generation.
This is not to say there's no more hope for us.There's hope.However,I dont see any promise yet.If any serious steps are not taken,our generation would be worst than this one we diss.We are turning out to not only be a bad generation,we are becoming a LAZY generation.
Posted: at 16-10-2008 09:17 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
Godsson i agree with you on that one. But i feel that same goes for the rest of the world not only Nigeria.
But i think Nigeria has a other problem as well i havent put my finger on it what it is just yet. Maybe its still the blame game to the west as its so easy to keep blaming. Of course it takes a while to shake this coat of but really most of you have been born after it became independent
When i read here about Nigeria lots of it is negative i cant understand this. Maybe its the fact that to many young people want to compare Nigeria to the west. And want all now. And indeed dont want to work for it or start changing things by themselves.
I really dont get it because your country could have it all and dont give me this corruption thing as the blame all the time too. As give me a person in power and show me they are corruption free in any country.
Posted: at 16-10-2008 11:15 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
olahsupo at 17-10-2008 08:19 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Nice post but its kinda hard! We are all praying for the glory of Nigeria, but to say the fact this generation of ours can't do much, to start with we are all after money, getting everything done within secs and been comfortable without considering its effects on other's. I think those to change this country for the real good and to place it at the position its ought to be are yet to be born.
Posted: at 17-10-2008 08:19 PM (16 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I believed if we are 2 put our acts together we can change d situation. D only question we need 2 find an answer now is where to start from.
Dude!I'd ve loved to share in ur enthusiasm,but the realist in me wont allow that.For U to talk about birth,we must ve a pregnancy.There is none yet.Until I see one,my indictment would only go worse.If care is not taken,our fathers' generation would be better than ours.At least,some of them had respect for hard work(something that is very scarce in ours)They had the Wole Soyinkas & all,we ve Yahooboys.lol
Posted: at 18-10-2008 12:15 AM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
olahsupo at 18-10-2008 01:03 AM (16 years ago) (m)
@Godsson that's an understatement, our father's generation is far more better than our's with the fact that they are kinda hardworking but during their days there's nothing like latest technology to work with as its nowadays, but they still have a passmark than ours.
@cleverman it's going to start with you and I, if we are truly ready for a change but which we can't at the moment. The elderly ones are out there embezzling, fighting for their pockets, who doesn't want to be rich/famous/successful in life by whatever means? That's just the insinuation's "Nigerians" are dealing with at the moment.
Posted: at 18-10-2008 01:03 AM (16 years ago) | Gistmaniac
khadijah at 18-10-2008 04:11 AM (16 years ago) (f)
i've been saying this and will still say it..our generation cant make changes..we can only TRY to spark the minds that will think of making this changes..i have seen alot of people sayin stuffs in the real world nobody excercises them.we are too conscious of our behinds to make that change so all we do now is talk...
Posted: at 18-10-2008 04:11 AM (16 years ago) | Gistmaniac
@khadijah i dont agree with what your saying. Every generation will make changes.
And yes you will change the situation in Nigeria but not if every one is so negative. If the changes are not able to be done at a big scale you can do it on a little one. You start and then others will follow. As its the people who will change a nation not the politician because they are on the top and dont give a damn ohhhh they pretend they care but really its just a facade.
@ Cleverman i like your thinking just start on a little project what lies close to your heart and see if you can make a change. If not for others just start doing it for yourself.
Posted: at 18-10-2008 08:03 AM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
I don't think our present generation can do anything to our problem, since my guy (Mr. Cleverman) started this topic on 09/10/2008 till am replying only 43 viewers and 11 replies, but if it's concerning (oko&obo) u will c more dan 1000 viewers and replies, by this, we are not well train to help the Naija, the place u will hear commissioners dies on top of Ashawo in hotel, for the heavy work he carried he suppose not have chance for his wife talkless of taking harlot around, go around our states now except Lagos u will not see any project, no road, no light, no water, just like our govs. were there only to pay salary for the state nothing more, nawa for Naija.
Posted: at 18-10-2008 11:50 AM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Cleverman at 18-10-2008 02:58 PM (16 years ago) (m)
@ helga
I believed It's high time we start thinking positive. We must break away from dat negativism about everything. If we can start individually, gradually d whole nation have 2 respond
Posted: at 18-10-2008 02:58 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
khadijah at 20-10-2008 04:04 AM (16 years ago) (f)
Quote from: Helga on 18-10-2008 08:03 AM
@khadijah i dont agree with what your saying. Every generation will make changes.
And yes you will change the situation in Nigeria but not if every one is so negative. If the changes are not able to be done at a big scale you can do it on a little one. You start and then others will follow. As its the people who will change a nation not the politician because they are on the top and dont give a damn ohhhh they pretend they care but really its just a facade.
@ Cleverman i like your thinking just start on a little project what lies close to your heart and see if you can make a change. If not for others just start doing it for yourself.
well said.i have the faith but i'm saying is our youths arent standing up..i am saying this cause i know i'm also guilty...we say we gonna do one thing or the other...people at higher ranks find ways to destroy them,and instead of fighthing harder,we back out all because we dont want to lay down our lives,everyone's being conscious of their behinds,we lack that selflessness..so all we do now is talk from behind curtains hoping someone wil make that change i believe it will but i'm yet to see that trait in our present day youth..
Posted: at 20-10-2008 04:04 AM (16 years ago) | Gistmaniac
sanmight at 20-10-2008 01:10 PM (16 years ago) (m)
My fear here is the fact that most of our present generation has learnt nothing from the outgoing leaders but their despicable acts. Most of our youth now thinks it is the normal way of doing things, the only hope for justice (the judiciary) is bastardise and therefore you can't run to the police for help, Police station is the headquarters for corruption. In order to put things right people or individuals must be ready to bear the consequence of their actions which brings us back to upholding the law. The Nigerian police does not even know the law, only one out of forty knows what they are doing. Please go to their stations and see how they are treating Nigerian citizens without anyone to question them, they only incline to where ever the cash is flowing, no one care about the law, as far as they are concern their gun is the law. How is our present generation wants to go about it without any backing especially from the judiciary? I like to be positive but how? in these case, Most of our right minded present generation would care much about getting jobs and eating three square meals with our families than chasing shadows that will get us killed leaving our families into further squalor that will make them regret ever having us. How many Nigerians will refuse to sell their votes during election? How many Nigerians will contribute money monthly to sponsor a genuine political party without relying on the old or outgoing thieves? How many of us truly pay our taxes for basic amenities to justify good governance? These are the things I believe we should start with in order to give ordinary Nigerians power to put good people into relevant position and gradually chase away the sharks. How many of our present generation capable to list themselves up as One of the citizen to answer the questions and make happen the above? It's not going to be easy.
Posted: at 20-10-2008 01:10 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaDiru at 20-10-2008 07:09 PM (16 years ago) (m)
cleverman.....let me comment on your thread,its really a burning issue in our lives today, i see a change which is orchestrated by our positive thinking. our generation are capable and able indeed cos we are the change itself that the world awaits ....brace -up yes we can
Posted: at 20-10-2008 07:09 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
My fear here is the fact that most of our present generation has learnt nothing from the outgoing leaders but their despicable acts. Most of our youth now thinks it is the normal way of doing things, the only hope for justice (the judiciary) is bastardise and therefore you can't run to the police for help, Police station is the headquarters for corruption. In order to put things right people or individuals must be ready to bear the consequence of their actions which brings us back to upholding the law. The Nigerian police does not even know the law, only one out of forty knows what they are doing. Please go to their stations and see how they are treating Nigerian citizens without anyone to question them, they only incline to where ever the cash is flowing, no one care about the law, as far as they are concern their gun is the law. How is our present generation wants to go about it without any backing especially from the judiciary? I like to be positive but how? in these case, Most of our right minded present generation would care much about getting jobs and eating three square meals with our families than chasing shadows that will get us killed leaving our families into further squalor that will make them regret ever having us. How many Nigerians will refuse to sell their votes during election? How many Nigerians will contribute money monthly to sponsor a genuine political party without relying on the old or outgoing thieves? How many of us truly pay our taxes for basic amenities to justify good governance? These are the things I believe we should start with in order to give ordinary Nigerians power to put good people into relevant position and gradually chase away the sharks. How many of our present generation capable to list themselves up as One of the citizen to answer the questions and make happen the above? It's not going to be easy.
Well said.There seem to be almost nothing positive to be learned from the outgoing(that's if they are really leaving the scene) political class.I will not stop to call them a horde of khakistocratic kleptocrats.All they ve succeeded in doing is mortgage our future & that of future generations.Can we change things,YES!But is there any sign of that?NO!We ve masterfully perfected their ways.Some youths ve already taken their fathers' place in their fathers' secret societies.So what are we talking about?they ve being groomed to not only act like the old generation,but to be worst.This is part of the reasons why the realist in me has transformed me into a pessimist.
Posted: at 20-10-2008 08:36 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
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