Robert Ingersoll once said “When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death – that is heroism.
The truth be told, heroism comes in different unthinkable forms and when its impact is felt, society becomes better.
The missing link in the transformation of Nigeria experts argue has been the role of the citizens, playing a major role in their polity.The capacity of the citizens to be eternally passionate and hopeful about their country despite the hopelessness that roams the land like a beast of no nation.
In the 2023 elections, something changed and I saw the true Nigerian spirit, Nigerians decided to take their story in their hands and change their country.The massive turnout in the elections was mind blowing but equally so, was the sacrifice.The story of Jennifer really brought tears to my eyes, despite the attacks on her face to stop her from voting once she got stitched up, she decided to face her fears and vote.Jennifer embodied the possibility of a greater tomorrow, she Carrie’s the hopes and aspirations of Nigerians in a time where moral turpitude and political brigandage had inundated our country.She simply showed what it means to be Nigerian, which is standing up for your convictions no matter the attacks on life.
I know there is a renewed fire burning in the hearts of Nigerians to make their country better, and whatever the outcomes of the elections, the fire will not stop burning.
