There was a country. I weep for Nigeria as I sit writing this from Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom. What began as youth seeking justice against Nigeria’s Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) has morphed into the Nigerian governments deployment of its military and police apparatus to murder peaceful protesters.
Uzo, this is a beatiful, truthful and deeply felt peice. Especially the final message which sums up.my own bitter feelings too: "So today I weep for Nigeria as I know so many of my country women & men do - but don’t mistake my and our tears for apathy. No - not this time. Our tears will be channeled into strategic action. " YES. #EndsSars is like #M4BL - don't be deceived by the hashtag. These are wide and spreading popular movements, organized by a new globally aware generation the best of my generation have raised, are still raising through our classrooms. the future is yours to take and lead.
Thank you Uzo for this incredible piece & knowledge on the intense situation in Nigeria... I couldn't agree more that transformation takes the demands of a populace to bring about a free & just society. Change starts with each of us - How we communicate... What we say... Courageously speaking out. We are with you throughout this, brother. Imagine when each of us fully utilizes our privilege & gifts to combat systemic injustices - This world is going to be ablaze with goodness. It starts with one person. It starts today. #EndSars
This is an interesting read Uzoma
Uzo, this is a beatiful, truthful and deeply felt peice. Especially the final message which sums up.my own bitter feelings too: "So today I weep for Nigeria as I know so many of my country women & men do - but don’t mistake my and our tears for apathy. No - not this time. Our tears will be channeled into strategic action. " YES. #EndsSars is like #M4BL - don't be deceived by the hashtag. These are wide and spreading popular movements, organized by a new globally aware generation the best of my generation have raised, are still raising through our classrooms. the future is yours to take and lead.
Thank you Uzo for this incredible piece & knowledge on the intense situation in Nigeria... I couldn't agree more that transformation takes the demands of a populace to bring about a free & just society. Change starts with each of us - How we communicate... What we say... Courageously speaking out. We are with you throughout this, brother. Imagine when each of us fully utilizes our privilege & gifts to combat systemic injustices - This world is going to be ablaze with goodness. It starts with one person. It starts today. #EndSars