The Way Forward As Nigeria Is “Independently Dependent”- Igbasan Victoria.

Take your time to go through this as u will be left with no doubt about Nigeria’s status on dependence Let us start from here! Analysing the two directly proportional words above in terms of correspondence- “Independently and Dependent”. Definitionally, a school of thought once state that, ” Independence is a condition of a nation, country , or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government , and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is a dependent territory.” Juxtaposing these, is this applicable to our very own country, Nigeria? Yes! We celebrate independence, are we truly “Independent” ? At what point do we say that we have achieved true independence? Whether as individuals or as a nation, you will never achieve one hundred percent independence– but you can feel and see true independence amongst nations that have attained that height; in the happiness of its citizens, the freedom to move to anywhere they want, at any time and place, in their freedom to express themselves in any way they want to – freedom of speech, culture and association. You will see true independence in the way justice is dispensed in such societies and how laws are passed and dispensed with by the legislative and judicial arms of government, you will see independence in the school systems and curricula, tailored to produce creative minds, you see independence in the abundance of food; a nation that cannot feed itself can never be independent. An independent nation is also characterised by its power and might. The ability to defend your territorial boundaries without external assistance puts you in the league of the independents. A nation must have the military capabilities both in technology and human materials to put away any internal and external threats. When you run to neighbouring countries to offer you assistance in your fight against insurgents, your independence and sovereignty is compromised. An independent country must be able to give bite to their words and laws. In short, you can say you are an independent country when you have control over your nation’s affairs both internally and externally. Although a nation cannot operate on its own without relationships with other nations, although a country is not hundred percent self sufficient, as they have to depend on others for raw materials like oil and other agricultural products; the truly independent nations make the rules and supervise the operations of the international relations. Can Nigeria take a significant decision without reaching out for big brothers abroad as witnessed during the last election? What has happened to our agriculture, our industries, infrastructures and our army? When every single Nigerian can come out irrespective of tribe and say he is a citizen and be treated with respect, equity and justice, when everyone can aspire to positions without godfathers, when resources are justly allocated and government agencies located in places of comparative advantage, not for ethnic balancing, when Nigerians travel abroad with their heads held high and filled with pride as embassy staff are available at their beck and call, where there are no superior and subordinate tribal groupings and where the secularity of the Nigerian state is clearly spelt out and implemented. When foreign countries accord respect to our citizens and receive every decision we take as an independent country without contradictions, then can we claim a true and not a miraged independence. But for now, let us put things in proper perspective and come to the very knowledge of truth so we won’t be given up to reprobate minds henceforth- as we have been in time past that, though we celebrate Independence, we are still “Independently dependent”. In acceptance of this sole fact, I foresee our very own Nigeria a great nation. #GodBlessNigeria. #GoodMorning. SOURCE: FB Page- Princess Victoria Igbasan-Ajiroba