“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.”
― Elie Wiesel
Indeed, life’s greatest snare is Indifference. In my honest opinion, I believe it is our indifference to our issues (politics, socio-economic growth, education, and ultimately our collective dreams) that keeps us drenched in worry, confusion and poor development in all areas of our lives – personally and as a nation.
It’s been over a week since four young and promising lives were crushed out of existence; it’s been many months ago when a young girl was raped by five men and was recorded and posted on you-tube; many weeks of flooding in many areas in the Nation; and many other issues that we conveniently rant about for a few days and then watch as it slips under the carpet.
Under the Nigerian carpet are many unresolved issues- issues we had once fought hard but not long enough for. These are issues that crawl out from their hiding place to torment us later.
It is a vicious cycle of felony and neglect. Ultimately, it is our indifference that is killing us – not the many crimes that have been committed.
If we can find our passion and run with it, no matter how small we think the issues are, we will change our society and break the vicious cycle so that our children can inherit a more stable society.
Let us find the passion to fight for what we believe in. If we stamp our feet hard enough on the ground, the earth will shake!
– Stephanie
19 Comments
osazee ozzy
October 13, 2012 at 12:35 pmwhat a wonderful write-up,d problem is with finding those that are willing & ready to do the right thing and fight for its sustainance
Merry Billy Gado
October 13, 2012 at 12:39 pmI totaly agree with 6ter…….u are such a inteligent woman…may God bless u and our lovely country 9ja
lander
October 13, 2012 at 12:40 pmMy dear, untill we start being true to ourselves and do things righteously and lawfully…… Then we will make a head way that we all will be proud of. God bless Nigeria!!!
Merry Billy Gado
October 13, 2012 at 12:42 pmI totaly agree with u 6ter…….U are such an Inteligent woman, May God Bless u and our lovely country 9ja
Carchi
October 13, 2012 at 12:57 pmIs just questions, & questions & more questions. Is it dat we havnt prayed enough? Is it d end time? Is it dat we dont know what to do or cant do what we know? I dont want to say am tired of hearing answers or solutions,,, it’s high time we implemented these so called solutions & started reaping positive results. My heart bleeds, i pray i faint not.
Joy Mok
October 13, 2012 at 1:11 pmDat’s d right word
Adaobi
October 13, 2012 at 2:16 pmGreat write up steph. We should always fight hard for wat we believe in.
wendy
October 13, 2012 at 2:48 pmU re on point dear.
choice
October 13, 2012 at 3:11 pmThese people that comit those crimes have everything xept conscience. I wish a woman like u is leading 9ja or we have a thousand people lyk yea in our country. May God heal our land.
Adina CJ
October 13, 2012 at 3:27 pmDear Steph; I like ur article. to solve the problm in Nig…all hands must b on desk. God help us
boli bi zaouli arsene
October 13, 2012 at 5:38 pmi’m very happy to your oppinion because you are wrigth it is that who.do that other personnes dead and become very uncourragiouse so i’m happy
vivian
October 14, 2012 at 5:33 amDear steph,u have made a strong point in ur write up. I hope all Nigeria will step out and in one faith, stand in one accord. PEACE TO NIGERIA.
NSUDE,Chukwuebuka
October 14, 2012 at 3:49 pmAll well written..
Peppy
October 15, 2012 at 8:11 am‘I don’t care attitude’ has destroyed our nation. Both the leaders and the citizens have this same attitude. May God save Nigeria. Nice write up, Steph
osiemi princess
October 15, 2012 at 9:45 amThanks for that wonderful piece steph!!!!!!!! It is going to be well with nigeria…….God is with us
oluwafunke
October 15, 2012 at 3:30 pmDear steph that was a good point i hope all nigeria will stand for what is right.
Nonye Odemena
October 16, 2012 at 11:20 amOur four boys died, too bad! Come to think of it it has been a culture. It is more of a social problem then a government problem. Most people out there like mob action. It is not up to government to decide, it is up to society to get civilized. When the boys were in that hell, there were people laughing their heads off and taking pictures in stead of constituting a restraining effect to the evil act. I blame it to the parents that have given birth to those evi public. If they were brought up with good morals they would have fought back the killers. Every thing boils than to up bringing. Governments don’t raise children, people do. The police are blamed when they take offenders to court but praised when they shoot them behind close doors. The problem is that our society just like our road users are impatient and can’t bear the legal process in cases. The earlier we know where the problem is, the better.
Cathy
October 16, 2012 at 1:48 pmKeep writing the truth dear
Mrs sewuese Metu
April 2, 2017 at 12:54 amThanks a whole lot for marking this oppotunity for us