Let's Gather Some Firewood!

You guessed it. This write up has nothing to do with environmental friendliness but everything to do with environmental unfriendliness. When Kofi Awoonor wrote these lines , he was certainly not thinking about Nigeria and our myriads of challenges.

"My people, I have been somewhere

If I turn here, the rain beats me

If I turn there the sun burns me

The firewood of this world

Is for only those who can take heart

That is why not all can gather it...'

In my mind, that somewhere is closer to home as an entrepreneur seeking to grow a business in Nigeria.The infrastructure challenge is enormous as one government after another fails to deliver on promises to address the real issues. We certainly need to do more without the politicians or in spite of them.

We need private initiatives that will drive the growth of the Nigerian economy, create jobs, develop rural communities. You and I can make all the difference. The firewood of this world, indeed, is only for those who can take heart. As Nigerians we are lion-hearts. We naturally take heart.

I think we should gather some firewood and take the initiative to fuel our dreams.

Do visit our page and help us to make a difference.

Enjoy your day!


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