Notions (Nigeria)

I weep!
I read a post on Facebook about the experiences of Nigerians abroad, and the circumstances that they are forced to resort to just to get permanent residence or asylum from a foreign country.

So Apparently, from the post, the affected guy had to resort to pretending to be gay and undergoing test in form of having sexual relations with a man from there, so as to prove that indeed he wasn't lying.

The partner that he had claimed previously, had decided not to go through same process and was forced to return to Nigeria whilst he was able to get his papers.

Not only is the above situation appalling but also the fact that Nigerians are forced to act unlike themselves because they are not safe in their country. There is no hope for them and probably, they are in search for opportunities so as to feed their families.

Most times I wonder how and why we got to this extent. I weep, so hard for my country. As cliché as it sounds, the future seems bleak no matter how someone looks at it. There is virtually nothing to look towards to, motivation to work harder.

But people still succeed even in this hell hole. How then do one aspire and fight to be amongst the few that succeed because most times, the supposedly successful people tend to lean towards making it such that it remains within their circle.

Nigeria is depressing, and most times, I think that the reason people, youths most especially fall into depression is not from family or upbringing but because of how to survive in Nigeria. It's a tough war out there

Even I, sometimes get tired and exhausted with everything in Nigeria. Motivational speakers don't help matters either. I belong to this group on Facebook where everyone shares their views and advice on how to move forward.

At times they contradict each other, because of varying formulars and advice. And it comes up everyday, every few hours or minutes, there are updates. Everyone is claiming success, everyone is encouraging others, through words.

I have even read a post from the admin saying that he is hosting a show but those attending are paying more than 15,000 for a conference. I shook

Now, I am the last person to fault another person on how he placed himself. It just does not make sense to me to pay that sum of money to listen to someone speak, Unless I'm gaining contracts.

It might seem whole fully ignorant of me because I don't know what happens, but for scenarios where the people are aspiring to make it, how does one make his worth to be that much.

Mayhaps, he is also hustling, I have no words or reproach towards that. If some people are doing such, it's their business but I am always skeptical of the inspiration behind such tendencies.

Still On Nigeria, I do not really have a clear stand as to the progress way one is moving. Some times, I am confused and left at a crossroad as to the path I am taking. I am also scared, not just for myself but for fellow youths who have to be in this sort of competition to make it in a country that diminishes ones desire and desperation to make it!

Its always sad to think of Nigeria, especially if one is wallowing in the throes of Nigeria. It's a predicament that I wouldn't wish on anyone, but it's one that I am forced to live in.