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Nigeria In Diaspora Organization The Ghana chapter urges all citizens of the West African country, nationals and foreigners, to project the country’s image in a positive way as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of independence.
Today the country with the largest population on the African continent is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
On the occasion of the independence celebration, the President of Nigeria in the Ghana Chapter of the Organization of the Diaspora, Kingsley Ewa Attoe, has asked the citizens to present a united front to annul the negative international name.
Let us seize this opportunity to forge a united front as a nation. Because despite our positive impact globally, international news, particularly from Africa, has proven to derive pleasure from projecting negative news on Nigerians, thus drowning out the greatness of the people and the country, ”he said in a press release. .
Kingsley Ewa Attoe continued: “It is time for all Nigerians to intentionally promote their country. Let us be decisive with our declaration and act. Our brothers in the diaspora, it is time that we intentionally mention the name and identity, Nigeria, every time we achieve a new feat, lend a hand or simply impact a life. Let’s intentionally promote the greatness associated with our name.
Read the full press release from Nigeria In Diaspora Organization Ghana Chapter:
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA IN THE DIASPORA ORGANIZATION, GHANA CHAPTER ON THE REASON OF NIGERIA 60 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, OCTOBER 1, 2020.
After 60 years of taking a course. Nigeria, a course in the production of the world’s most exciting, innovative and empathetic human beings, has reason to celebrate not only for our status as the largest and largest black nation in the world, but as one of the most dynamic and people innovative.
At home and abroad, Nigerians have a story to tell. A story of positive impact. A history of transformation; from science to the arts without forgetting religion. Nigerians have been at the forefront of innovation from the third world country to the first world country. We have our footprint everywhere.
We call all Nigerians Ayekoo!
Let us seize this opportunity to forge a united front as a nation. Because despite our positive impact globally, international news, particularly from Africa, has proven to derive pleasure from projecting negative news on Nigerians, thus drowning out the greatness of the people and the country.
It is time for all Nigerians to intentionally promote their country. Let us be decisive with our declaration and act. Our brothers in the diaspora, it is time that we intentionally mention the name and identity, Nigeria, every time we achieve a new feat, lend a hand or simply impact a life. Let’s intentionally promote the greatness associated with our name.
When a Nigerian achieves greatness in sports, academia, etc., we are told that Nigeria is a great nation of over 200 million people, so it is normal for one or two people to do great things. But when one or two people commit a crime, we are told that Nigerians are criminals.
When a Nigerian student gets laurels for academic prowess or a Nigerian professional is honored, they hardly make headlines, but when a Nigerian does something as small as breaking up with a lady, Nigerians are called unreliable heartthrob.
For every Nigerian who has committed a crime, there are hundreds who are positively impacting lives but are never recognized.
As we begin our journey of the next 60 years, it is important that our history change and this history can only change if we are intentional with our act.
For the national and foreign media, we encourage them to present more balanced reporting. Your profession is noble, so we are not saying change the fact. We just ask that every report, especially on Nigeria, be balanced.
For all Nigerians, let’s support the government of the day, whether they support the party in power or not. Let’s learn how to move from politics to governance after every election.
Let us demand responsibility and fulfill our mandate as citizens. As Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo said during his inauguration, “Let us be citizens and not spectators.”
Our youth need to show more interest in Nigeria. The failure of any government is the failure of the youth. He does not renounce his power after the election. You can still contribute to the national speech. Show more interest in governance.
After passing the not-too-young-to-run bill, what’s next? The bill alone will not bring young people to power. We need to be intentional about our actions even in government.
Covid-19 is a phenomenon that has affected economies around the world. Italy voted in September to reduce the size of its parliament and senate from 945 to 600 seats. We know this might not be possible in our peculiar political climate, but we must all adjust to the demands of Covid-19.
We encourage all Nigerians, domestic and foreign, to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Covid-19, the advantages of the new normal. Let’s use technology to transform our businesses and the way we interact.
For our host country, Ghana, and the recurring tensions that manifest themselves almost annually between the two countries, we encourage Ghanaians to be more accommodating to us despite our differences of mannerism. We are more assertive and confrontational, but that is not rude or disrespectful. We welcome Ghanaians to Nigeria and do not disrespect them. We even teach them (for those who have not experienced fast-paced city life before), how to survive in a city like Lagos. If we respect you in our great competitive country, Nigeria, it is impossible to come to Ghana and disrespect it, on your own land, on your soil.
We see Ghana as our home, based on the good stories we have had from our parents from one generation to the next. We pray that the new generation does not dirty the brotherhood that exists between the two countries.
For our Nigerian brothers and sisters in Ghana and in the diaspora, it is time to start building the image of their country. Time to start reinvesting at home.
To regain the glory of Nigeria, we have to do our best.
GOD BLESS NIGERIA!
KINGSLEY EWA ATTOE
PRESIDENT, NIGERIA IN DIASPORA ORGANIZATION GHANA CHAPTER
