As Nigeria hits 61 years of Independence today, we cannot fail to see have far we have come as a nation free from colonial shackles.
Over the years, Nigeria as a republic have passed through the good, bad and unpleasant as we can't shy away from the underlying problems that the nation faces. Issues such as, kidnapping & banditry, drastic dollar devaluation, poverty, unhealthy democracy amongst others.
Association of Campus Journalists (ACJ-LASU) gathered views from Members of Staff and Student of Lagos State Univeristy that in 3 years time, can Nigeria rise from the dust and become a developed country? Except Below:
Lasu Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr. Olumoku’s View.
"I believe we would move forward. We don't have to be negative about the country. No matter the level of insecurity, we have to work together and move the country to the next level. I see Nigeria in the next three years to be a Great place. A place where the problem gets solved. We can only achieve this collectively, not leaving it all to the hand of government but with all individuals coming together to solve our issues collectively.
"For example, you cannot solve security without us in our local area fighting it. Government cannot fight it alone. The so-called bandits that we have in the county are living among us. So as a good citizen, if you can provide reliable pieces of information to Government surely these issues would be resolved.
"There's no country that has not passed through what we are passing through right now. America, Germany, and all other great countries have also passed through this stage. We only have to ensure that our leaders are very popurseful in annexing and utilizing our resources and the youth.
"So I see Nigeria in greater height in the next 3 years."
Omoregha’s View.
Olamide Omoregha, a 400L Theatre Arts and Music student who also doubles as an entrepreneur, business consultant, author and Advocate for SME in Nigeria
"Nigeria getting better in 3years from now, is not rocket science.
The foundation of our beloved country was laid by our heroes, but corruption, bad leadership, and greed have been the order of the day.
"If we are clamoring for a better Nigeria, it needs to start with US. every sector or industry is infltrutated with corruption.
if in the 21st century some government officials can be hiding palative that was meant for the masses, then imagine what other sectors will be suffering from.
"We need to rebuild the standard of the educational systems where exam malpractice will be eradicated or the Health care system where our people will be able to get a standard treatment, without going outside Nigeria for medicals.
My submission is Nigeria will need more than 3years to get better."
Olanrewaju Habeeb A. Jigaba’s View.
Jigaba as he is popularly called his the Founder of Hallowed Thinkers Crew. A Graduate from The Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University. He is currently a Teacher at St. Saviours Group of Schools, Ijegun, Lagos
"Frankly, this question deserves a Guinness record for it has never stopped gaining attention globally since the so-called first Independence itself.
Quick applause to my country.
"I also want to use this opportunity to say, "Merry Independent Dependence" to all patriotic citizens who finds and sees the truth about this country but prefers to take shots on agbada with the rulers to yell "God bless Nigeria"
"God bless Nigeria!!
"Oh! well, yes once again, God bless Nigeria and for the record, these three words now look more like an equivocal statement, merely prophetic but lacks the actual hope and in factual tense, portends a seemingly devastating worst situation to an unbearable maximum.
"There is no gainsaying to the conception that everyone, I mean every citizen of this country should better do all they could to at least survive and live long.
"Promises and assurances are now worst than a mere probability and possibility in the case of our dying land.
"What will you even say if I deceive you further? Just like we have always been tricked, that this country would be better even before the 3 years in question? Won't you doubt the miracle that could make that possible?
'Where shall we begin from?
The unendingly failing and monstrous demonstration from the government?
'The reproduced monsters from the resulting humane destruction caused by these monstrous and inhumane actions from our leaders?
"We cannot lie about this, we cannot even dare deny what our minds are aware of. The cycle of a typical Nigerian is almost unfree from corruption, crime and deceitfulness.
"One solution births another problem. Another problem digs a former problem, and that prepares for a longer problem when none of all has been solved.
"What better?
"The youths in larger quantity are fully involved in fraud while some even pray and dedicate themselves to whatever they believe in, conduct sacrifices, extend alms around in pursuit of success in fraudulence. Success and Achievement of dreams in fraudulent!
"And how better will it then be?
"From the view of a religious and peaceful scholar like me, a land filled with sins and corruptions affecting the other human counterparts has a lot to do with interpersonal settlements and conciliations, and this is not about seeking God for forgiveness or change. Your offence to God might have been forgiven before you look up to Him, but you see that which is done against your fellow man may continue to hunt your offspring till the trumpet is sounded. As for me, if I am to respond with solutions to the problems without being guilty of outright deception, I should better excuse it all to the supernatural for intervention because it is totally out of the control of Man.
"No! It is not a matter of being religious, No! No!.
"The religion we criticise is found to be the last resort to our major issues and such it forms the only uninterrupted life-changing process of a man and his society whether we permit our stubbornness to admit it not.
"As far as am concerned one more time, if Nigeria would be better 10years, truth be told, everyone must be ready to clear his cupboard and clean the shits, shy away not from facing the consequences of whatever wrong you've done to another man, harm caused to another soul and let go the guilt forced on the neck of an innocent one.
"But who is ready?
"All things bright and beautiful, the good Lord has created them all in good faith, but we are creations and as creative creations, instead of creating and supporting the soluble measures, sacrificing whatever we have now to indeed nip to the bud all that might have been packed and brought together as huger problems to us at this time, we created problems ahead in anticipation of a well-shaped cursive life for us if we will be graced to be alive by then and those coming who surely will question and attack us and still not ready to sacrifice their pleasure and treasure for the change.
"Here, with tyre above remark, I prefer to say and pray, "God change Nigeria".
Comrade Yusuf Abdulrafiu Adigun's view
Confidence, as he is popularly addressed as is a 200L student of Chemistry Education and also a presidential aspirant of the National Association of Kwara State Students had these to say:
"What makes Nigeria a developing country? There are many reasons why Nigeria is still a developing country, and definitely cannot be classified as developed. The major problems in Nigeria are a poor health care system, infant mortality rate, corruption, and high illiteracy rates, among many others.
"For me, easy steps to develop Nigeria in 3 years are appropriate sharing of resources, promote education; empower women; negotiating strategic political relations; reforming the system of food and aid distribution."
Zoffun Adebukola Noyimat’s View.
Zoffun, a student of Lagos State University from the Department of Mass Communication. She was a one-time, One Day Governor of Lagos State; the most influential youth in ajegunle; in 2020, she was the National Youth Council of Nigeria Secretary, a public speaker who in 2019 started her initiative Adeb Foundation for impacting youths.
"The next election should usher a new set of young people. At least we should have 40- 50% of them after this coming election
"We yearn for a Nigeria devoid of segregation and tribalism. Opportunities should not be denied to deserving individuals for because of the tribe they belong to.
"There's love in unity and we can achieve more together."
"Nigerians shouldn't be bothered about a Hausa man leading us but if he has the right capabilities we should lend our support. Many developed countries with lots of religious groups and tribes are doing well irrespective of the tribe or ethnic groups their leaders belong to.
"The issue of brain drain and having to go abroad for medical attention is simply because our government has refused to invest in the health sector.
"The Nigeria Police Force should be treated well so they can stop extorting. Their salary is barely enough, they are at the Frontline but with salaries reform, these policemen would become more assertive and you would see a change."
Braimoh Igbo-Ibrahim’s View’s
Currently, The National Union of Lagos State Students (Nulass) is President.
"In 3 years, I hope to see a revamped educational system, where ideas won't be subjected to the confines of an unrevised curriculum.
"I hope to see a country where there is a stop to the celebration of mediocrity on the sheer basis of money influence.
"The so-called ‘leaders of tomorrow (the youths)’ are being beguiled with the vains of life, as it hampers societal sanity. Should we emphasize cybercrimes, drug abuse, prostitution, hookup, robbery amongst others? We could ensure development by inspiring investment in people.
"The government should set targets for increasing expenditure on education and health, using oil revenues to fund both infrastructure and recurrent spending'.
"Addressing the higher level of child mortality, rapid improvements have remained plausible. Low health standards need emergency funding to build effective primary health systems, with a focus on maternal and child health care.
"In the next three years, I can only hope for development in the diversification of the economy. Other industries still in their infancy offer greater potential to Nigeria and Nigerians. Industries like communications; manufacturing (textiles, clothing and footwear; automobiles; and the mining of resources other than oil.
"We need young persons to have better opportunities for political expression. With the right policies for the next generation, Nigeria's aspiration to become one of the world's largest 20 economies is within reach. If Nigeria's leaders make the wrong choices today, the country will suffer the consequences for many decades.
"I say No to a country, where the citizens are not bothered about the affairs of the nation, and the bulk of those who do are agitators in their little space without effecting action rather they succour to political apathy"
Nworie Daniel's view
Daniel, a 100 level student of mass communication who emerged as the first runner up of the Lasusu's essay competition.
"Simply the Human capital. Nigeria is blessed with an abundance of resources both mineral and human resources but we cannot utilize these resources. What should develop basically in Nigeria are the humans, the way they reason and view the world.
"Basically, self-development. Every Nigeria is supposed to look within himself and develop himself, that's what will bring the collective growth of the nation.
"If every Nigerian can look within himself and start developing his untapped resources and start looking for updated skills on how to make himself better, the nation will develop logically.
"The major problem with Nigeria is the human capital are not properly utilized and we have unqualified people leading the nation which is not supposed to be. What we need to do now is individual development because individuals make up a nation. So individually, we need to start developing ourselves and find the purpose for our existence. That is exactly what will bring Nigeria to the limelight."
Rt. Honourable Mustapha's view
Rt. Honourable Mustapha is the 31st LASU Student Union Speaker, a 500 level student of fishery department. He is of the opinion that positivity will lead Nigeria unto development.
"Yes Nigeria could develop in 3 years time, because we have to actually be positive if we want development. Positivity is what creates development and other ad advancement. If you're positive that something good can come out of something, definitely you work towards achieving something good from what you're looking at"
Sanni Omolaja Shakiru‘s View.
SOS has he is fondly called is a 400level student of Mass Communication. He was the former Editor-in-chief of Lasu Gong and also the past Lasusu publicity secretary. Currently, he is the President of the Communication students' Association (COSA)
"Development is a gradual process. There are various ways through which Nigeria can develop but it is a gradual process. Nigeria will keep on developing because change is a constant thing in life. So, Nigeria can not develop with corruption.
Also, in terms of technology, we are doing well, that's why the country is still developing."
Bickersteth Praise View’
A 200 level, Lagos State University Student of public relations and advertising from the School of Communication.
"Nigeria can develop in three years but we need to understand that it's not something certain. Development is not static and it cannot be predicted. Nigeria's development depends on the approach and what we do to make a change. If we choose to remain in the state we are, we can remain stagnant but if we are determined we can make a change.
Development in Nigeria is not something that the government can do on their own. If Nigeria as a whole can come together with a consensus because agreement matters and communication is key. There should be a commonness and determination to make a change, it's not something done by one person, it has to be done collectively.
"Development in Nigeria should start from the economy and also the educational system.
"The economy is sacrosanct and it affects our education. So I hope the economy develops."
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Wow. Nigeria would rise again.🎙️
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