Akinyemi A. Olushile - TechWriter

*A Call to Reconciliation and Healing for Nigeria* My fellow Nigerians, We stand at a crossroads in the history of our beloved nation. A point where division has deepened among us in ways we have never seen before. Trust between the people and their leaders has eroded. Tribes that once lived as neighbors now struggle to coexist peacefully. Religion, meant to uplift the spirit, has become a source of separation. Politics divides families and communities. Greed and evil have taken root in many hearts. Too often, the focus is on personal gain at any cost, oppressing the weak, exploiting the vulnerable, and speaking ill of our own country. This path leads only to greater pain and possible collapse! We cannot continue this way and expect a better future. Great nations are built on genuine love, mutual trust, and shared commitment. It is time for us to choose a different road, one of reconciliation, mediation, and national healing. To our leaders at all levels, please know that before any meaningful progress can be made, you must win the hearts and minds of the Nigerian people. True leadership is not about power or position alone; rather it is about restoring confidence through fairness, empathy, and visible care for the welfare of every citizen. Without the people's trust, even the best policies will fail. History shows us this truth time and again. Colonial policies that divided us, the painful wounds of the Nigerian Civil War, and the post-war efforts at unity under the banner of “No Victor, No Vanquished” all remind us how fragile our nation can be, and how strong it becomes when we choose healing. To every Nigerian, old and young, let us come together for a sincere national conversation. We need a gathering of minds and hearts where leaders, elders, youth, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and ordinary citizens can speak openly, listen deeply, and work toward genuine reconciliation. We must address the hurts of the past, confront present injustices, and build bridges across ethnic, religious, and political lines. To our young people especially, you are the hope and future of this nation. Do not inherit the divisions of yesterday. Be intentional about learning our full history, the good and the painful, so you can avoid repeating its mistakes. Choose integrity over quick money. Choose service over selfishness. Choose unity over tribalism. Groom yourselves to become leaders who value truth, compassion, and the common good. The Nigeria you build will be the one your children inherit. Nigeria is more than lines on a map drawn by colonial hands. We are a rich tapestry of over 250 ethnic groups, diverse languages, faiths, and cultures. Our strength has always lain in our diversity when united by a common purpose. Let us recommit to the ideals that brought us independence: one indivisible nation, where justice, equity, and opportunity belong to all. The time for blame and bitterness is past. The time for healing and rebuilding has come. Let love replace hatred. Let trust replace suspicion. Let commitment replace selfishness. Through sincere dialogue, forgiveness where it is due, and deliberate actions for unity, we can forge a stronger, more peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria. We owe this to ourselves, to our ancestors, and to the generations yet unborn. Together, let us rise! Nigeria, heal! Nigeria, unite!! Nigeria, shine!!! With heartfelt hope, Olushile Akinyemi Social commentator, Technical writer Lover of Nigeria Lover of Nation building – at Lagos, Nigeria

youtu.be/8ZV7t6mvv18?si=CnhI… Earlier, I was on Alive News Network - ANN Politics program, "ARENA", to discuss politics, particularly a bit concerns the NDC, INEC, and Governance in Lagos state. Please watch, share and follow for more. Thank you @sallythatpops for having me on your show – at Lagos, Nigeria

NDC RELEASES LIST OF ITS ZONAL CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS. NDC ZONAL CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS 1. South East - Senator Gilbert Nnaji 2. North East - Prof. Muhammad Tukur 3. North West - Engr. Abubakar Sani (MEWER) 4. South South - Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji 5. South West - Hon. Kayode Oseni 6. North Central - Prof Lawal Salihu

We need to be intentional about building a functional education system that works 😔 @funsodoherty will lead this in Lagos! @PeterObi will make it a national policy Vote @NigeriaNDCHQ Let us build a proper nation! ✌️ ✌️ ✌️

PRESS STATEMENT: GODDIE ARCHIBONG AKPAMA IS NOT AN APC MEMBER; WRONGFUL LISTING IN CAMPAIGN COUNCIL DIRECTORY MUST BE CORRECTED – at Lagos, Nigeria