Not enough Dignity, nor enough Respect

We have again reached an independence anniversary and a chance to reflect on who we are. 

So President Goodluck Jonathan said, "[31] But again, I can reassure you that Nigeria’s place on the world stage today is strong and safe, and it is certainly a place of dignity and respect. We must continue to build on this by remaining a nation and a people committed to ideals, the noblest humanitarian values, and the rule of law."  Read full speech here.

Sometimes a sportsperson or team shines, a film grips, a songster shares, a brainiac leads, a soldier cares, the world can't close its eyes to the great stuff we're made of, and our dream of dignity and respect becomes a reality.  I crave more of such times. 

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Speaking of women in govt

Aminata Touré is the new Prime Minister of Senegal. 
Find out why this is a good thing. 

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From bedroom supporters and kitchen overseers to full participants in society

Although there are over a dozen women in the top rungs of political leadership in the Federal Government of Nigeria, not even one state governor is female, nor has ever a president or leading presidential candidate been female.  Women and men of Nigeria, are we ready to show the world how gender equality is done?

Disappointingly, even in university student union elections, can you believe that many believe the president should be a guy, with the deputy/vice/assistant post going to a girl?  If only I was a girl in such a school :)

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The gay issue

I don't actually know the gay community in Nigeria.

 What I do believe is that all this anti-gay sentiment I see around is terribly painful. 
Those who hate homosexuality, what are you afraid of?  Is it not enough to use your religion to govern your own life and allow the other person to live in peace? 

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Remix - I love my country

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