ASUU Vs FGN

ASUU strike has been on for more than two months and FGN has been watching with "no-work-no-pay" threat. That's no solution to the problem on the ground. This is a test of our democracy. Let's have a win-win situation and get over this logjam. Is it a wait-and-see situation? If we cannot resolve this as giants of African politics, we need to invite experts and consultants on conflict resolution. We can find them in Nigeria like we found Sanusi. Without this approach, FGN is risking loss of confidence and political suicide especially with an attempt to cripple the union. There is no political future for this country if the only avenue of workers to ventilate their position through the trade union is crushed. A government that cannot handle the governed in a manner to retain public respect and relevance is ultimately going to have a weak foundation. I have faith in this government, but I am beginning to question the basis of that faith. This slow motion is creating a notion of ineptitude. Let's move forward and have the universities reopened with all issues in proper perspective.

What do we pledge to Nigeria?

Nigeria has become an orphan. A kind of destitute. Everybody takes a kick and feels an exaggerated sense of patriotism for being verbally poignant. What Nigeria needs now more than anything is the enacting of the Nigeria pledge in words and action. It will be to our utmost interest to see that Nigerians understand the true meaning of patriotism and nationalism. We are driving in diverse directions and at the same time want to have a national destination. If Nigeria must survive, we have to live our national lives in the spirit of the Nigerian pledge. Thanks to that guy who wrote it. I hope the legislators and other political leaders start every action on our behalf with its recitation. It should be their mantra. The National Orientation Agency has a big job to do. I miss the MAMSER? times. The rebranding campaign is a scratch on the surface.