28/02/2025
Misplaced Priorities in the Face of Hardship
Nigeria is going through one of its toughest economic periods, with inflation soaring, unemployment rising, and the cost of living becoming unbearable for the average citizen. Yet, instead of focusing on real solutions, our leaders and even some citizens seem more concerned with distractions that do little to alleviate the suffering of the masses.
Rather than addressing pressing issues like job creation, stable electricity, and security, resources are being wasted on trivial matters, unnecessary political battles, and policies that only serve the elite. The focus should be on making life easier for the common man, but instead, we see misplaced prioritiesâluxurious government spending, irrelevant debates, and projects that have no direct impact on the people.
At the same time, some citizens have also adopted the wrong mindset, engaging in social media wars over politicians who donât know them, celebrating the wealth of the rich while ignoring the struggles of their neighbors, and accepting mediocrity instead of demanding accountability.
Until we collectively redirect our focus to the real issuesâdemanding good governance, supporting policies that improve lives, and prioritizing economic growth over irrelevant distractionsâthings may not change. Nigeria has the potential to thrive, but only if we stop chasing shadows and face reality.
Good night.