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My Burning Passion for Nigeria “The true hunter can tell different animals from the footprints.” African Proverb “He who brings kola brings life.” African Proverb I love Nigeria passionately; however, I don’t love Nigeria because she is loveable. I love Nigeria because I have placed a value on her - a very high value. I am determined to bring out the very best in her. My heart is totally connected to Nigeria. When Nigeria bleeds, I bleed. When Nigeria sneezes, I catch a cold. When Nigeria goes through crisis, I experience pain and anguish. My destiny and Nigeria’s are interwoven; therefore, I search desperately for answers… Answers to our challenges. Introduction “A facial injury is difficult to hide.” African Proverb T h e 8 t h W o n d e r o f t h e W o r l d - M a d e i n N i g e r i a 19
Introduction “The young snake is not feared for its mother’s venom but for its ability to sting and kill its victim.” 20 African Proverb I must see things about our nation others don’t see. I must hear things about our nation others don’t hear. I must feel things about our nation others don’t feel. What I can feel, I know I can heal! They say that if your heart is connected to something, you know things about it that others don’t. This must be true considering: ■ Bill Gates and the computer industry ■ Thomas Edison and electricity ■ Michael Jordan and basketball ■ Tiger Woods and golf ■ And our own Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and literature They also say that a strong desire is the beginning of achievement in life. I have a desire, just one desire: to make my nation, Nigeria, the greatest on earth! Everything I do is directed towards that desire. I always talk about it. It fills up my conversations with people. It fills up my thoughts and my words. I am completely preoccupied with my great desire for Nigeria. It is a consuming desire! It is a burning passion! T h e 8 t h W o n d e r o f t h e W o r l d - M a d e i n N i g e r i a
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EPILOGUE “Always remember this: T
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A Letter to the Parents of a Young
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The elite in Nigeria have created a
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you and I always will. Now, please
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Acknowledgements “One who thanks
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Jide Iyaniwura, Adenike Campbell-Fa
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Omakwu, Pastor Poju Oyemade, Dr. an
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ibliography/ Recommended Reading Ac
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Emmott, Bill: 20/21 Vision. London:
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Schluter, Michael and John Ashcroft
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