Last time I thoroughly checked,
various unguided and ungracious lifestyles were peculiar to most Nigerian
government functionaries that it required only realists towards its holistic
eradication. Of course, it’s only a realist that would unequivocally tell a
fellow that what he or she did was uncalled for.
It’s obvious that in several quarters across the federation, you would
easily notice a government public office holder showcasing a lifestyle related
to ego, deceit, hypocrisy, sycophancy, and what have you. If those we look up
to invariably hide under the aforementioned nauseous idiosyncrasies, then it
significantly implies that ushering in the awaited good governance would remain
far-fetched.
Give me one tangible reason someone who seems not to possess a
conscience wouldn’t make attainment to governance seem not unlike a mere
mirage, rather than reality. Frankly, it’s high time we started acknowledging
that some factors remain a hindrance towards attaining a certain anticipated
height.
Taking a painstaking study of the contemporary Nigeria’s political
arena, one needn’t be told that some, if not most, of our so-called government
functionaries aren’t living up to the expectation, both socially and otherwise.
For instance, one would invite you over for a meeting and consequently on the
scheduled meeting day, you being the invitee would spend the whole day in the
intended host’s office without enjoying even a second attention from him/her.
And subsequently, the supposed
host wouldn’t even care to tender an unalloyed apology for the inconvenience
caused you, let alone making out time to reschedule the appointment for a
future date with a view to making it up to you. Isn’t it humiliating? Most
worrisomely, it could be that you left a different state for that very state
where the proposed meeting was meant to take place, all to no avail; suffice it
to say that, in spite of the enormous sacrifice put in place toward the said
appointment, everything ended up a shambles.
This, among other pertinent issues, is a common feature observed in
several public officers, particularly government functionaries, in Nigeria. We
are not unaware of contingencies; we’re also aware of ‘man proposes, God
disposes’, but what we need to note is that there’s need for us to be extremely
conscious and mindful of our actions towards others.
I keep reiterating that ‘I’m sorry’ doesn’t mean that you were wrong;
rather, it simply means you cherish or adore the relationship far more than
your ego. It’s very amusing to observe that most persons are of the opinion
that if one says ‘I’m sorry’, it automatically ridicules or diminishes his/her
status. That’s indeed a fallacious notion.
People ought to learn to lead well. We’re no doubt deeply expected to
lead by example. Never you take your subjects, followers, relatives, friends,
or fans, as the case may be, for granted. It isn’t all about being an
institutional leader or occupying a leadership position; if you are a public
figure or a well respected individual in the society, definitely thousands of
people are following or looking up to you, hence you are automatically a
leader.
Let’s endeavour to do the right thing at all times even when we are
sleeping or deeply snoring. Don’t promise people ‘A’ but at the long run you
end up doing ‘B’. Mind you; if you dare renege on your promise or pledge, the
consequences await your person come rain come shine. There are no two ways
about it. Thus, the choice is yours.
I’ve noticed that some of these officers act out of influence. The
moment they secure the position either via appointment or election, they would
allow themselves to be negatively influenced by their colleagues who come from
mediocre backgrounds. It’s really quite appalling and pathetic. We should learn
to be ourselves; don’t change because you noticed that others have changed.
It’s indisputable that change is constant or that human beings are naturally
dynamic, but that doesn’t imply we ought to change to anything.
Inter alia, don’t deceive yourself. I’ve equally observed that we often
deceive ourselves, perhaps owing to ignorance, lack of courage, fear of the
unknown, and myopia, among others. Yes, many of us are myopic in nature; we’re
unable to see beyond the crossed line or our immediate surroundings. To this
end, I implore us to always employ a panoramic view in whatever we do or
anywhere we find ourselves. Self-deceit has been proven to be one of the
greatest shortcomings any man would possess or parade.
In other words, we must endeavour to tell ourselves nothing but the
truth at all times and at all cost. Detest ego because it destroys one so
easily just as an earthquake would. Desist from deceit because it maims, and
kills too. Above all, kick against hypocrisy and sycophancy with the last drop
of your blood because they remain unthinkable societal monsters regardless of
the circumstance.
Beloved, be wise. Do not allow power, affluence, or a certain position
you find yourself to becloud your sense of reasoning. One day, the position
will surely depart leaving you behind; and at that stage or moment, you may not
be able to cope with what life entails. Think about it!
Comr Fred Doc
Nwaozor
Twitter: @mediambassador 
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