Depression!

It's an infection

that affects man's ambition.

A defect that blurs man's vision.

A bad luck that plunges man into an ocean.


Depression!

It's not an accession to your possession,

it often distracts you from your mission,

and deludes you from your good intention.


Depression!

Are you suffering oppression?

Are you under coercion?

Are you under compulsion?

Never forget to be firm with your decision.


Brethren, suicide is never an option.

Every man has a day for a standing ovation.

Rasheed, Soliu.

The Dearth of Unionism in Nigeria
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Nigeria has been a wide nation with the population of about 195,875,237 (2018), which require convergent policies as to the advancement of the country. The country is conspicuous of the problems confronting it, which culminated from lack of co-operation, and the scant attention given to it has made the country backward in many ways.
.
The failure and lack of unionism in Nigeria has led the country into social,politica
l,economic,educational and international crises. The vast majority of the people are conversant with these problems,but could not fathom out how to conquer them and which exacerbate the situation.
.
The co-operation and commitment towards realizing the objectives,aims
,goals and growth of Nigeria have been hindered due to shortcomings at all levels of government. However, in spite of its good intention of the development of the country, there is lack of unity which foster the crises ravaging the country.
.
Furthermore, mediocrity has been the order of the day. Representatives lack necessary skills and prowess in discharging their functions. They are complete ignoramus in the duties empowered on them. Therefore, the decision taken by the leadership may turn out to affect the union negatively and the organization will end up being unsuccessful.
.
Moreover, the systems of government are devised in isolated plans of every theorists due to lack of fair hearing,tolerance, superiority and supremacy of one over the other, hence pose threat to the order and enfeeble success of the organization.
.
In addition, leaders pave way for themselves when in positions of authority. They fail to carry their followers along,satisfying their needs and thereby causing detriment to the well-being of the country. This largely contribute to the rise of the crises out of the dearth of unionism trending in Nigeria.
.
The problems of the country should not be the topic of discussion,but the solutions to the challenges undermining the success ought to be the crux of the matter. None of these hindrances are difficult to surmount if actions are taken towards eliminating it.
.
The need for an effective leadership will arise to resolve the problem. No institution will progress without the active involvement of the leader. He should be consistent,tenacious,tolerant and disciplined. This will help to protect the interests of the people and will alleviate all forms of oppression and repression.
.
The constitution of the state must be strictly adhered to. The laws should guide all activities in the aspects of government,education, and economy in order to lessen the acts of bribery and corruption, empower the young Nigerians for the future, and to improve in the standard of living of the people.
.
Also, there should be a programme for retraining people in government. The programme will enlighten them more in performing their duties;their rulings should conform with the established rules and regulations,make them conscious of their deeds and the effect of it on the people and on the country.
.
Democracy as a system adopted in Nigeria is meant to be on behalf of the people. Government should consider the citizens in making policies. Policies are not plans that will affect the citizens and difficult for them to obey. Laws made for the betterment of the country ought not to be a disadvantage to its people;it is of majority consent and the benefit of the public.
.
At the same time, the immunities of political leaders should be abolished,as upholding the principle of rule of law. The laws apply equally to all citizens irrespective of their economic or political status. Hence, leaders, while in power ought to be sued and punished if guilty. It will absolutely reduce the embezzlement of public funds and the defrauding of the country.
.
Nigeria is not irredeemable, it can be saved from these difficulties. If these solutions are considered and implemented, the situations of the country would change for better. We need ample co-operation for Nigeria to progress.
.
Adeyemi Shukurat Feranmi
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
Lagos State University.[b]The Dearth of Unionism in Nigeria
.
Nigeria has been a wide nation with the population of about 195,875,237 (2018), which require convergent policies as to the advancement of the country. The country is conspicuous of the problems confronting it, which culminated from lack of co-operation, and the scant attention given to it has made the country backward in many ways.
.
The failure and lack of unionism in Nigeria has led the country into social,politica
l,economic,educational and international crises. The vast majority of the people are conversant with these problems,but could not fathom out how to conquer them and which exacerbate the situation.
.
The co-operation and commitment towards realizing the objectives,aims
,goals and growth of Nigeria have been hindered due to shortcomings at all levels of government. However, in spite of its good intention of the development of the country, there is lack of unity which foster the crises ravaging the country.
.
Furthermore, mediocrity has been the order of the day. Representatives lack necessary skills and prowess in discharging their functions. They are complete ignoramus in the duties empowered on them. Therefore, the decision taken by the leadership may turn out to affect the union negatively and the organization will end up being unsuccessful.
.
Moreover, the systems of government are devised in isolated plans of every theorists due to lack of fair hearing,tolerance, superiority and supremacy of one over the other, hence pose threat to the order and enfeeble success of the organization.
.
In addition, leaders pave way for themselves when in positions of authority. They fail to carry their followers along,satisfying their needs and thereby causing detriment to the well-being of the country. This largely contribute to the rise of the crises out of the dearth of unionism trending in Nigeria.
.
The problems of the country should not be the topic of discussion,but the solutions to the challenges undermining the success ought to be the crux of the matter. None of these hindrances are difficult to surmount if actions are taken towards eliminating it.
.
The need for an effective leadership will arise to resolve the problem. No institution will progress without the active involvement of the leader. He should be consistent,tenacious,tolerant and disciplined. This will help to protect the interests of the people and will alleviate all forms of oppression and repression.
.
The constitution of the state must be strictly adhered to. The laws should guide all activities in the aspects of government,education, and economy in order to lessen the acts of bribery and corruption, empower the young Nigerians for the future, and to improve in the standard of living of the people.
.
Also, there should be a programme for retraining people in government. The programme will enlighten them more in performing their duties;their rulings should conform with the established rules and regulations,make them conscious of their deeds and the effect of it on the people and on the country.
.
Democracy as a system adopted in Nigeria is meant to be on behalf of the people. Government should consider the citizens in making policies. Policies are not plans that will affect the citizens and difficult for them to obey. Laws made for the betterment of the country ought not to be a disadvantage to its people;it is of majority consent and the benefit of the public.
.
At the same time, the immunities of political leaders should be abolished,as upholding the principle of rule of law. The laws apply equally to all citizens irrespective of their economic or political status. Hence, leaders, while in power ought to be sued and punished if guilty. It will absolutely reduce the embezzlement of public funds and the defrauding of the country.
.
Nigeria is not irredeemable, it can be saved from these difficulties. If these solutions are considered and implemented, the situations of the country would change for better. We need ample co-operation for Nigeria to progress.
.
Adeyemi Shukurat Feranmi
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
Lagos State University.[/b]The Dearth of Unionism in Nigeria
.
Nigeria has been a wide nation with the population of about 195,875,237 (2018), which require convergent policies as to the advancement of the country. The country is conspicuous of the problems confronting it, which culminated from lack of co-operation, and the scant attention given to it has made the country backward in many ways.
.
The failure and lack of unionism in Nigeria has led the country into social,politica
l,economic,educational and international crises. The vast majority of the people are conversant with these problems,but could not fathom out how to conquer them and which exacerbate the situation.
.
The co-operation and commitment towards realizing the objectives,aims
,goals and growth of Nigeria have been hindered due to shortcomings at all levels of government. However, in spite of its good intention of the development of the country, there is lack of unity which foster the crises ravaging the country.
.
Furthermore, mediocrity has been the order of the day. Representatives lack necessary skills and prowess in discharging their functions. They are complete ignoramus in the duties empowered on them. Therefore, the decision taken by the leadership may turn out to affect the union negatively and the organization will end up being unsuccessful.
.
Moreover, the systems of government are devised in isolated plans of every theorists due to lack of fair hearing,tolerance, superiority and supremacy of one over the other, hence pose threat to the order and enfeeble success of the organization.
.
In addition, leaders pave way for themselves when in positions of authority. They fail to carry their followers along,satisfying their needs and thereby causing detriment to the well-being of the country. This largely contribute to the rise of the crises out of the dearth of unionism trending in Nigeria.
.
The problems of the country should not be the topic of discussion,but the solutions to the challenges undermining the success ought to be the crux of the matter. None of these hindrances are difficult to surmount if actions are taken towards eliminating it.
.
The need for an effective leadership will arise to resolve the problem. No institution will progress without the active involvement of the leader. He should be consistent,tenacious,tolerant and disciplined. This will help to protect the interests of the people and will alleviate all forms of oppression and repression.
.
The constitution of the state must be strictly adhered to. The laws should guide all activities in the aspects of government,education, and economy in order to lessen the acts of bribery and corruption, empower the young Nigerians for the future, and to improve in the standard of living of the people.
.
Also, there should be a programme for retraining people in government. The programme will enlighten them more in performing their duties;their rulings should conform with the established rules and regulations,make them conscious of their deeds and the effect of it on the people and on the country.
.
Democracy as a system adopted in Nigeria is meant to be on behalf of the people. Government should consider the citizens in making policies. Policies are not plans that will affect the citizens and difficult for them to obey. Laws made for the betterment of the country ought not to be a disadvantage to its people;it is of majority consent and the benefit of the public.
.
At the same time, the immunities of political leaders should be abolished,as upholding the principle of rule of law. The laws apply equally to all citizens irrespective of their economic or political status. Hence, leaders, while in power ought to be sued and punished if guilty. It will absolutely reduce the embezzlement of public funds and the defrauding of the country.
.
Nigeria is not irredeemable, it can be saved from these difficulties. If these solutions are considered and implemented, the situations of the country would change for better. We need ample co-operation for Nigeria to progress.
.
Adeyemi Shukurat Feranmi
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
Lagos State University.

THE IMPOVERISHED SITUATION IN NIGERIA*
The day we won our independence We thought that was the end of our agony, But all we could gain is the spirit of ascendance And a country of committed felony.
The practical existence of the new word H-angry Was first noticed in my country Where a son will sacrifice his mother So than he can satisfy his father.
The crying voice of the children is enormous Because they sleep without any food In a house made of wood Thus force the parents to be acrimonious.
He who listens to our story Must definitely feel sorry Maximum is the level of poverty As our state is in a state of jeopardy.
We're suffering a feeding crunch We cannot afford our lunch After taking our breakfast, Thus we accept the system of brunch. Tell me how long this will last?
We are facing the threat of civil crisis As a result of all social vices Committed by our glorious ward That could not be employed.
Our people are despicable and cunning In their way of seeking money. Majority are dying While few are laughing.
*RASHEED* *SOLIU*