Thought from A Southwest Commissioner

I have been thinking about  Nigeria and followed on history that caused the first near secession. 

I wondered what made western countries so great and make them always think of the well-being of the country. 

I realized Nigeria would keep having problems because all the tribes didn't come together to form Nigeria by their own volition. It was just something the colonial masters did to make their rule easier. 

It was never from the wise thoughts of our forefathers that we have a "Nigeria"

Because if the union is something past heroes from each tribe had really worked on, each and everyone might be strengthened by the awe-inspiring strive and valour of the history to keep peace, unity and oneness. 

For Nigeria to remain whole, everyone must think and reflect on what is there to gain by staying together and forming an allegiance and form a pact our forefathers never got to do, that would cater for needs of each tribe, where respect and oneness may blossom. 

Because weather we separate or not, we would still have intolerance to deal with intra and inter tribe. 

And we shouldn't lie to ourselves, the primary reason most want separation is lust for power. Some would admit it if there's a tiny part of them that yearns for truth, while the majority would keep living in delusion. 

We just need to sit back and watch when the ones who had fought hard for the secession don't get a taste of the power they crave, it won't be long before rebellion and assassination start taking place. 

I still hope Nigeria stay one, but... It's no use when it was just a selfish motive, architectured by the colonial masters that formed Nigeria. It makes it seem congealed and unhealthy. 

The true way to pure flowing vigour and independence, that, is shielded from my sight.

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