Vision & Mission: Interwoven Veritable Tools

VISION AND MISSION: INTERWOVEN VERITABLE TOOLS

Brethren, it is true or a fact that everyone was born to win. But we must also acknowledge the fact that for one to be a victor, or a winner, he or she must plan to win, prepare to win and above all, expect victory at all times. It is obvious that most of us are yet to embrace this candid analogy; that’s why we often fail in our respective endeavours.

He was damn scared of hurting his subjects or stepping on someone’s toes; but amazingly, unknowingly to him, he ended up hurting virtually everyone. This is the summary of a true-life story that is not unconnected to one of my friends who happened to be the overall leader of one of the local government councils in my home state, Imo. That’s the irony of life. 

The theme of today’s crusade bears “Vision and Mission”, which I tagged as “Interwoven veritable tools”. This simply implies that vision and mission are two obvious facts that are closely related, and can never be taken for granted. In other words, they are tools that are not meant to be overlooked by anyone provided he or she is sane or in a state of sanity.

Vision, according to the context of this piece, can be described as the mental picture of a certain possible situation that is yet to occur. Thus, if one sees a vision, he/she is imagining or picturing how things might be different from their current states. On the other hand; a mission, based on the context of this crusade, is a crucial task that one willingly or mandatorily embarks on.

The bone of contention is that, both vision and mission are worthwhile, interdependent and inevitable factors that are expected to be embraced by every living soul. Of course it is needless to reiterate that life is all about “Task”. Therefore a life without a task is simply meaningless, because it is only a task that can guarantee victory, which everyone looks forward to.

At this juncture, we sincerely need to take reference from the first paragraph of this piece. Then I ask; how do you intend to grab victory or success if you do not have any task ahead of you? And eventually if you are faced with a task, how do you intend to maneuver it? It is already boldly stated that, for one to win or to become victorious, he must plan towards it as well as prepare for it. Above all, having planned and gotten thoroughly prepared, he must anticipate victory; and this is where prayer and faith come in. Let’s ride on!

Mind you; the intention to win or to grab victory is your vision. Whilst, the plan or onward preparation towards the anticipated victory remains your mission. Suffice to say; a mission begets a vision. Thus, there is no vision without a mission. In the same vein, any mission without a vision is useless therefore doesn’t worth embarking on. There are no two ways about it. This signifies that Mission and Vision are interwoven or interdependent. Summarily, your life journey or odyssey is your mission while your target or foreseen destination remains your vision.

At this point; let’s take reference from the second paragraph of this piece. Beware; whenever you embark on a mission, don’t ever be scared of hurting someone, because for a mission to beget success or to be fruitful, you must surely hurt one or two persons at the long run either intentionally or unintentionally.

The aforementioned phenomenon is not by our making; it is natural. That is where nature comes in; and it is clear that no one can cheat it (nature). Thus, whenever you are on any mission, what you ought to concentrate on is to ensure that you do the right thing; this is where your conscience comes in. Mind you; most times if you are afraid of hurting someone, you would end up hurting everyone.

Frankly, it pisses my person off each time I see someone living without any tangible mission. Funny enough; the mindsets of some of these persons without a single mission are often preoccupied with one or two visions. Then in such situation, you would be forced or tempted to ask; how does he or she intends to actualize the vision in question, or if he/she is really sane. It is absolutely ridiculous for one to be nurturing a certain vision in his psyche without thinking of how to embark on a mission that would instigate the said vision.

It is also shameful to notice that most of our so-called politicians lack vision; this is the reason they invariably embark on meaningless missions in the name of “Life changing projects” all to no avail, whenever they assume any political position. Rather than embarking on politics of vision accompanied by a mission, they would prefer to do otherwise.

In most cases, you would ascertain that the mentality of the said set of persons is sound and high, but their consciences seem to be dead. Needless to say that, their respective visionless attributes while serving in a certain political position is attributable to lack of conscience.

Surely, lack of vision or the nurture of a vision without a mission has really endangered humanity in its entirety, that, if adequate and drastic measure is not taken to reverse the anomaly or aberration, we might wake up one morning to see ourselves dancing to the tune of Makosa music when we are meant to dance Rug & Blues. Think about it!

 

FDN NWAOZOR
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Nigerian Politicians: Wild & Weird

NIGERIAN POLITICIANS: WILD AND WEIRD

Brethren, believe me; you aren’t wealthy until you possess something money cannot purchase. It is Matthew 5:6 that says, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” I want you to note that that ‘Light’ mentioned in the above biblical quote can never be purchased with any amount of money; thus, it is priceless.

Each time I look up, I only remember just one fact; and that thing is that, there is a supremacy that oversees whatever we do here on earth. Therefore that supremacy remains omnipresent as well as omniscient. This singular fact enables my person to beware of anything I do, say or any action or reaction I exhibit every now and then.

I put it up to you that you can never give what you don’t have; apparently, there are no two ways about it. Of course, one only gives what he or she possesses. For instance, if one dashes fifty naira (#50) to a beggar he meets on the street, it simply implies that he had either only #50 or more than that on him, before showcasing such magnanimous gesture.

Without taking much of our precious time, let’s promptly delve into the business of the day. I’m sincerely sorry for the introductory digression, though it was consequential and logical.

Our today’s case study is on Nigerian politicians. Going back to the holistic topic, or taking a second look at it, you would see that I personally tagged the said set of people as “Wild and weird.” Considering the perspective of this edition, a wild person can be described as one who is too enthusiastic and uncontrollable. In the same vein; a weird individual is strange and peculiar, and often comes up with unusual and embarrassing ideas. This implies that someone’s strange nature might yield either a positive or negative change. Let’s ride on!

If you would bear me a candid witness, you would agree with me that it is no longer news that in recent times, virtually all Nigerian politicians have been acting strangely and uncontrollably while discharging their respective political prowess, which make them seem extremely opaque. Those of them who possess such unacceptable idiosyncrasy are whom we invariably address as “Politicos”.

In various quarters, having campaigned vigorously for a certain political position with a juicy, attractive and human-friendly manifesto, if he or she eventually emerges victorious, the drumbeat changes. Yes, as soon as the politician in question assumes duty, the chorus would automatically change. Such scenario has abruptly become a tradition in the Nigerian political terrain, and it is really telling on the citizenry or the electorates in their entirety. This is the weird aspect of their attitude.

Let’s talk about the wild aspect of it. You would hear severally, especially in this era of campaigns and presentation of the so-called manifestoes, that someone, probably a guerilla affiliated to a certain political party, was brutally molested or even murdered by a gang of unidentified individuals. Such absurd, barbaric and inhuman behavior, which is often carried out by fanatics, is invariably engineered or instigated by a politico who is earnestly seeking for a political position and intends to grab it by all means.

Among all, sometimes the verbal antagonisms or the manufacture of blackmails among the politicos end up constituting series of societal menaces thereby making life unbearable for the residents of the affected locality.

This wild and weird attribute of most Nigerian politicians makes them appear childish and irrational. We all know that it is only a child that does not know the value of life. Also, it is only a child that is yet to know the essence of sincerity and transparency; and more so, it is a child or a toddler that is yet to acquire a conscience.

On the side of the electorates; this is the reason we must concentrate on the individuality of anyone we intend to vote for, and also acknowledge fully the significance of “One man, one vote” as well as the real essence of ensuring that our votes are duly counted at the end of the polls. In this regard, we ought to comprehend that we have the immunity to sack anyone serving in any political position that intends to vie for a second term or a different political office if he or she had failed us in the past. We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be fooled twice.

On its part, the electoral umpire, otherwise known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should endeavour or not hesitate to suspend or sanction any aspirant or flag-bearer who exhibits any ruthless and preposterous act, or whosoever that possesses any questionable character. The officers and the entire management of the “tested and trusted” institute – INEC, must be ready at all times to protect the interest of the teeming electorates.

Frankly, it is high time we came together to send this set of self-centered and illogical persons packing from our entire political arena; enough of these dastardly and humiliating attitudes of them. Let’s collectively teach their persons that, one can never be counted wealthy unless he/she has what money cannot buy, so that, they would live to let their lights shine before men. Think about it!

 

COMR FRED D.N NWAOZOR
(The Media Ambassador)

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2015 World Water Day (Aired News Commentary)

THE NEED FOR REGULAR CONSUMPTION OF CLEAN WATER AS THE 2015 WORLD WATER DAY IS COMMEMORATED TODAY, SUNDAY MARCH 22

     

Water is a clear, colourless and transparent liquid that has no taste or smell, and that is required for the survival of all plant and animal lives. In the same vein, a large amount or area of either natural or manmade water such as lake, pond, pool, river, sea, ocean, and so on, can be referred to as water or waters.

Like the human body, water which is usually addressed as a ‘Universal liquid’, is made up of a skeleton of water molecules. The said molecules make up the water we make use of. Not unlike any other chemical compound in existence, a water molecule comprises one molecule of Hydrogen and one molecule of Oxygen. Thus, water as a substance is made up of two major elements; namely, hydrogen and oxygen.

Water, which is as old as the world, is consumed as food by both animals and human beings, and it is also required in various fields of endeavour or human activities including, farming, cooking, manufacturing, sports, bath, hand washing, brushing of teeth, laundry, sanitation cum other forms of domestic and environmental activities, just to mention but a few.

The functions of water in the body ranging from cell life, to chemical and metabolic reactions, transport of nutrients, body temperature regulation, elimination of waste or toxic substances, among others, are numerous and innumerable. Water is a carrier that distributes essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and glucose, to cells. Furthermore, it removes waste products including toxins rejected by the cells through urines, sweats and faeces. It also participates in the biochemical breakdown of whatever we consume.

Inter alia, water has a large heat capacity which helps to limit changes in body temperature in a warm or a cold environment. It allows the body to release heat when ambient temperature is higher than body temperature. Most importantly, water is an effective lubricant around joints; it also acts as a shock absorber for eyes, brain, spinal cord, and even for the foetus through amniotic fluid.

Water is indeed at the centre of life. This is why nobody can live more than three to five days without any water intake. Suffice to say that, its role in the body is not just important, but inevitable. It has succeeded in proving to mankind that it is the most important form of food among the six classes of food in existence.

Considering the agricultural sector; the absence of water would simply cripple the entire activity in the aforementioned area thereby terminating the lives of crops or livestocks, as the case may be. Same is obtainable in the manufacturing industry, like the pharmaceutical firms, bakery and breweries, that requires water as one of the basic raw-materials for its day-to-day activities.

The positive impact of water on cooking and other household cum industrial works, is another factor that cannot be taken for granted whenever the societal importance of water is discussed. It is noteworthy that without water, most other forms of food or diet would not be prepared or provided. On the other hand; swimming, which is one of the most lucrative kinds of sporting activities in recent times, wouldn’t have been founded if water is not obtainable.

 
Of course, the overall importance of water in man’s daily thrive, was what prompted one of the popular songs entitled ‘Water no get enemy’ sang by the late legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapokuti. In reference to the said song, the late Afro-beat artiste extensively told his fans that water is required in virtually everything we do on earth.

As it is widely noted that the significance of water to mankind cannot be overemphasized, it is also worthy to note that intake of dirty or impure water remains one of the primary causes of several diseases or infections such as, typhoid, diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, staphylococcus and other sexually transmitted diseases, experienced across the globe.

Without mincing words, statistics show that over sixty percent (60%) of death rate recently is attributed to consumption of unclean water as well as residing in an unsafe environment. We shouldn’t forget that accommodating dirty stagnant water such as gutter, pool et cetera, in our environments or vicinities attracts mosquito which remains the sole cause of a killer disease known as malaria. According to the United Nations (UN) findings; 768 million people worldwide lack access to improved water sources while 2.5 billion persons have no improved sanitation.

Today Sunday March 22, the world over is marking the 2015 World Water Day. The international World Water Day is held annually across the globe on the 22^nd of March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, the World Water Day is targeted to highlight a specific aspect of freshwater.

The international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended on December 22, 1992 during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place in Riode Janeiro, Brazil. The UN General Assembly adopted the recommendation, therefore designated 22^nd March 1993 as the first celebration of World Water Day.

As the global community commemorates the World Water Day, I call on all stakeholders and the civil society to pledge to develop the policies needed to ensure that sustainable water and energy are secured for the many and not just the few as it is presently the case. In this regard, we should ensure that our respective communities are provided with adequate and safe water sources.

On their part; the various ministries of Water Resources and their Environment counterparts, ought to ensure that adequate boreholes are sunk in every community that is related to them and also endeavour to sponsor series of radio/television jingles to sensitize the populace on the unavoidable role of clean water as well as safe environment.

The federal and states Water Corporations are also expected to monitor this proposed measure. More so, they should from time-to-time conscientize the public on the need to regularly sanitize their gutters and other damps surrounding their places of residence. 

Among all, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) ought to, from time to time, endeavour to checkmate the activities of the various registered water companies. Also, it should not hesitate to sanction or closedown any one that is set up illicitly or without its consent.

Also, on our individual capacities, we ought to endeavour to properly boil any water we intend to drink, and also adequately sanitize any stagnant pool of water within our surroundings as well as fumigate the said environments when necessary, in order to guarantee purity and thorough sanitary thereby boasting the safety and well-being of our bodies.

Thus, we are expected to continually note that the basic measure, which is costless and reliable, required to ensure that pure or safe water is found on our tables or surroundings at all times lies in our hands. Think about it!

 

COMR FRED D.N NWAOZOR

(The Media Ambassador)
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