EDITORIAL

In Nigeria, our politicians are always playing political gimmicks with human lives. It appears to have become a way of life for our so-called leaders to play kite with the destinies and future of Nigeria(ns). Innocent Nigerians themselves appear to have become used to being played like football by our ruthless and unskilled strikers. What a sad tale to tell!
Nigerians are too docile to take decisive steps in order to change the unfaithful fate that is unleashed upon them by dealers in dastardly fate—the rulers. Everyone (including the elite) has chosen to assume the lackadaisical attitude of sitting back and watching how things will turn out. No, this is not what the case should be? It is heartbreaking but needful to inform you that worse days may be yet to come if we do not act on time. Days that lawlessness would become the law would come if we refuse to act NOW.
It may be sensible for one to assume that Nigerians have every right to rest on their oars because Nigeria is a monumental failure. This, especially as many have lost their lives in the cause of revitalizing this nation, may be an informed opinion. Point of correction: Nigeria is not yet a monumental failure. We may have some points where we wobble and fumble, but Nigeria is a project that is going to be a success (if we start acting fast). I put it to you: Have you ever seen any great nation that has not gone through similar teething problems like those which Nigeria is undergoing? However, what seems to be the case with Nigeria is that we have been experiencing these teething problems since independence. One then begins to wonder if these ‘teething problems’ will ever get washed into the abyss of forgetfulness.
Surely SOCIOSCOPE says unto you, Nigeria will rise again only and if only Nigerians act. It is popularly said that Rome was not built in a day. Yes, inasmuch as Rome was not built in a day, we should all remember that Romans were there to build. Nigeria is ours to build. No matter how much any foreigner might claim to love Nigeria, the love of a Nigerian for motherland is always original. Arise O My compatriot, Nigeria calls, Obey.


Mahatma
Editor-In-Chief