WHISPERS OF INSPIRATION

How long have we been marching? Why must we always march past, to commemorate our independence? Is marching the only way to celebrate our partial political independence? What is it about our independence that still makes us depend on our colonisers for virtually everything? Why can't we see beyond the funfair of this day and look at the exploitative trends in the structure we've inherited? So what's so independent about our independence, when we still go out there seeking the deceptive approval of others about the efforts we're making here, before we know we're doing well or otherwise? What's it about us that makes us accept the standards of others as the best, when we're supposed to set high standards for ourselves? What's so independent about us, when our greed is terribly bleeding our economy? Of what use is our independence, if all we do is to expect aids, freebies, grants, and handouts from our so-called partners? Why should our independen

REDEFINING OUR ETHOS A Nation that has emerged from the factory of several oppressive regimes, should know the essence of its political independence. A Nation that is blessed with a rich history of PEOPLE who held the touch of Afrika's liberation and a lot of others who collectively sacrificed and toiled to see this dream live, should know the value of true service and patriotism. A Nation that remembers its past and celebrates her achievements, should be ready to not only mobilise for the future but inspire and stir a renewed sense of determination, patriotism, and consciousness to guide our efforts to build our Nation and continue this course. However, it is sad, the narrative of our politico-economic growth continuous to be saddled with a cycle of indiscipline, poverty, conflicts, corruption, reckless spending resulting in mismanagement, and nepotism among others. It is worrying that we still borrow heavily from our so called development partners to the extent that we ar