Big Ben will be silent this evening ๐
At 1am tomorrow morning, all UK clocks go forward an hour as we move into British Summer Time. Including the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower, which will also undergo scheduled maintenance. ๐ง
This is what ยฃ10 can get you in the uk.
The equivalent of ยฃ10 is about 20,000naira. In uk, ยฃ10 is less than one hour of work on minimum wage. In Nigeria, 20k naira is almost 4DAYS of work.
Yet 20,000naira in Nigeria cannot get you what ยฃ10 will get you.
It seems we donโt fully understand what is really happening here.
There is a serious threat looming over the future of Nigeria. The youths, who are meant to be the leaders of tomorrow, are increasingly becoming misguided, being nuisance, jobless, classes, idleโnot by choice, but as a result of years of deep, unchecked corruption by those in power. Many of these young people you see acting out are victims of idleness and a broken system for decades.
Our politicians have mismanaged and looted resources that should have secured a better future for these youths and generations yet to come. What we are witnessing now is a warning sign of a doomโthere is truly โfire on the mountain.โ
Sadly, some people in the comment section are reducing this situation to tribal conflicts, but it goes far beyond that. This is not just about tribe; it is about the consequences of prolonged bad governance and systemic failure.The individuals you see here are, in many ways, products of a deeply flawed system and ongoing corruption.
It takes a great deal of awareness and wisdom to truly grasp the depth of what is unfolding.
First of all, this man left Nigeria over 15 years ago for the USA, back when petrol was just 65 naira.
Since then, he has built a livestock business, and itโs clear that he now owns a thriving farm. His business is doing well and continues to growโsomething that might have been much more difficult to sustain if it were based in Nigeria.
There is also a strong sense of dignity in labor abroad. The kind of work someone does, does not define their worth. Just because he is into livestock farming does not mean he is poor, unfortunate, or that he made a wrong decision by leaving Nollywood. In countries like the USA, every job is respected. Cleaners are valued, bricklayers are appreciated, and skilled workers like electricians and plumbers often earn more than people in regular 9โ5 jobs. There is true dignity in labor.
This man, in my view, made one of the best decisions of his life by moving to the United Statesโa country full of opportunities, with a strong economy that supports its citizens.
I know truely if he remained in Nigeria, he might no longer be in the spotlight in todayโs Nollywood, especially among his peers who are no longer as visible in the industry, he has clearly built a successful and meaningful life for himself...