Stepping into the American Corner (AC) yesterday, I saw again the vicious evil that corrupt leadership has foisted on NIGERIANS. Stepping into that premises, it was as though I was walking on American Soil. Even the devil would love the beauty and structuring of the AC. Guess what, the facility that houses AC belongs to an indigenous company – 21st Century Technologies, owned and headed by a Nigerian – Wale Ajisebutu. The organization is an ecosystem Technology Group of companies, building bold, ambitious and audacious digital infrastructure. If only such visionary, creative leaders would be allowed to hold strategic portfolios in Nigeria. If only……! And, I don’t know Wale Ajisebutu from Adam o, but anyone who can envision a facility like that deserves my respect.
Since 2000, the U.S. has launched 245 American Corners in approximately 60 countries. “American Corners” serve as regional resource centers for information and programs highlighting American culture, history, current events, and government. The goal is to share the story of the United States and help individuals expand their general knowledge and skills, and understand American society, culture and values. 21st Century recently became one of the 245 centers where the US has established American Corners. There can be many more of such beneficial partnerships in Nigeria with RIGHT THINKING leadership.
The wickedness of our leaders is the reason why NIGERIA is in this messy waters. This country is blessed with everything GOOD, except visionary leadership. Our political leaders are far more terrible than the Italian Mafia, and our presidents, governors and senators, are worse than Al Capone himself. ‘Awon Set Esu! Esan a ke lori gbogbo yin o!’
It was Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather, that wrote, “Behind every great fortune, there is a crime.” It is thus no news that our leaders, and most Nigerian millionaires and billionaires, are criminals – ‘Awon ole paraku!’ According to Apostle Paul’s prayer in 2 Thessalonians 3:2, may the LORD GOD deliver us from these unreasonable and wicked men/women, in JESUS MIGHTY Name. Amen!
DA