Today,I think I heard the dumbest thing yet this year. I was so shocked at the absolute lack of common sense on public display I very nearly called the fellow to order but for fear of my life ( you will see why soon) I quietly quickened my steps and went on my way. Here's what I heard;
Two men were walking along the road and one of them brought up the Boko Haram issue. After a bit of argument, one said " The government of Nigeria doesn't understand Nigerians. For instance, Boko Haram is fighting against western education in Nigeria and all Nigerians are supposed to join in the fight!! Western education has had no positive impact in the life of the common man! All of Nigeria should join Boko Haram in its fight!!"
My jaw literally hit the dusty ,harmattan floor at the level of "mumuness".(I'm sure you see now why quickly walking away was a seriously wise decision. Couldn't be too sure if homeboy was packing something beneath his shirt) . How does one think that way? How does any sane person believe such horrid destruction is going to bring about any solution let alone want to be a part of it? And really," western education has added no value to the common man????". Is that statement based on fact or fiction? Not to say western education is the sure or only way to success but would it not be true to say that it does have its very positive uses?
If even one more Nigerian has the same ideas as the man above,then we have a more serious disease than we know. Heaven help us!!!
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