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what is the Nigerian dream?
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In 1931, in his book The Epic of America, James Truslow states: The American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. But why is such a dream so difficult for the upper class Nigerians to accept and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.
In the United States’ Declaration of Independence,their founding fathers: "…held certain truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Might this sentiment be considered the foundation of the American Dream? Yes, but on what foundation should the Nigerian dream stand? Our anthem, it is a powerful piece, Mr. Ben Odiase, the writer was a sane futuristic person, the last line of the first stanza rightly states; ‘one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.’ Our anthem speaks of JUSTICE, PEACE, FREEDOM, UNITY AND GREAT LOFTY HEIGHTS, but the big question is; ‘are we living in these things?’
Was it our past leaders? Is it the internet? Is it the movies? Was taking the Nigeria values away? Who is responsible for the mess in the country? Me? You? Or them? Evey body is pointing fingers. Did you not say you will eat the national cake? Who will bake it? I say me, but who is with me? That is what we fear, we have been standing alone for too long. We want to hear your opinion, which Nigerian would you say has lived the Nigerian dream? Awolowo? Azikiwe? Obasanjo? You? Fela Anikulapo? Wole Soyinka? Achebe? Just who? Respond to this now…by posting a blog now or calling 08063492682.
Some say, that the American Dream has become the pursuit of material prosperity - that people work more hours to get bigger cars, fancier homes, the fruits of prosperity for their families - but have less time to enjoy their prosperity. Others say that the American Dream is beyond the grasp of the working poor who must work two jobs to insure their family’s survival. Maybe it is high time we start a crucial debate on the Nigerian dream, to you, ‘WHAT IS THE NIGERIAN DREAM?’ respond today, and give fellow Nigerians a focus.
Thomas Wolfe said, "…to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining, golden opportunity ….the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision can combine to make him."
Is this your Nigerian dream? Respond now or call 08063492682

April 10, 2008 | 9:58 AM Comments  0 comments

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