Starting from midnight to-nite, the city of Port Harcourt will start to reclaim its night life once more. Thanks to the end of year celebrations that will end with a 'watch night' service in various churches across the city. This event hopefully ends over four months of suspension of night activities following disturbances from political thugs.
With this development, residents can look forward to a rebirth of the city's well acclaimed hang-outs that gives the city its unique place in the country. I wish to congratulate all those who have been part of this decision and to encourage all citizens to determine with one voice to say 'never again'.
Happy New Year and lets be prepared for a more purposeful 2008.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Arrogantly Niaja
My Guy you have been quiet for some time. I had expected to see you at the Independence Gala Nite after that beautiful lecture on 'TINA Naija'.
Bros, you will recall a lot of waters have passed under the bridge. I decided not to contact you until events at the 'Change of Guards' ceremony taking place at the 'Brick House' have been concluded.
So what has been your observation? At least I know there is no longer lights out at 9 pm. Yes ! it does not matter that it has been shifted to 12 midnight - you guys are still capable of off loading a trailer load of larger and sending the empty bottles to the factory that same night. So why have remained so silent?
The hand over ceremony was well attended but we hear a lot of buzz and food were missing.
And the guests didn't have enough to eat and drink?
Haba Bros! Have you forgotten that this is the 'treasure base of the nation'? How can there ever be a glut in buzz? The black gold never runs dry otherwise how is it that your 'tommy' still maintains its super circumference?
I hope you have not started to be cheeky again? So what in your assessment of things on the ground?
There are a lot of motions no movement. Some bit of noise making but no music. Hope, faith and more hope for some sort of activity.
No! No! No! you are confusing me. And you sound a bit religious. Have joined them too?
No Bros, far from that. We are considering taking alternative paths.
But you said 'there is no alternative to Nigeria' a.k.a. TINA Naija. So why are you contradicting yourself? And you are speaking too much in parables. I'm getting worried. Are you sure you have not joined those people casting and binding evil spirits and demons?
Bros, the other options open to us is to begin to demonstrate how things can be done differently with the hope that the people at the Brick House can change the way they think and act accordingly.
But how are going to do that without resources? I mean money, men and materials?
Precisely, that is what we the people of this land - Naija - have in abundance. Our smartness, our generosity, our resourcefulness, our endurance, our beliefs, .....our courage and self confidence bothering on arrogance. No one can take these from us despite the current set back.
My guy I can't disagree with you. I do not underestimate the degree of your 'plastic patriotism'. But how can this be done in practical terms?
Bros, I would encourage you to visit one of the neighborhoods in the city of Port Highlife. Just ask anyone you see about the way to B&B jetty. At 'Farm Gate' junction turn left and follow the tarred road until you reach the entrance. Then have this conversation with the gate men. A visit will convict you.
What! Convict me? What for?
Sorry for the slip of inappropriate word. I mean confuse you. Sorry again. What I mean to say is that you will be convinced about options available to all of us and most importantly, you will have the opportunity to confirm all those 'strictly Naija' traits.
My Guy, nice talking to you and thank you for the food for thought. And do stay in touch.
Bros, Action - that is the new Naija way of doing things. No more slacking. e-don du.
Bros, you will recall a lot of waters have passed under the bridge. I decided not to contact you until events at the 'Change of Guards' ceremony taking place at the 'Brick House' have been concluded.
So what has been your observation? At least I know there is no longer lights out at 9 pm. Yes ! it does not matter that it has been shifted to 12 midnight - you guys are still capable of off loading a trailer load of larger and sending the empty bottles to the factory that same night. So why have remained so silent?
The hand over ceremony was well attended but we hear a lot of buzz and food were missing.
And the guests didn't have enough to eat and drink?
Haba Bros! Have you forgotten that this is the 'treasure base of the nation'? How can there ever be a glut in buzz? The black gold never runs dry otherwise how is it that your 'tommy' still maintains its super circumference?
I hope you have not started to be cheeky again? So what in your assessment of things on the ground?
There are a lot of motions no movement. Some bit of noise making but no music. Hope, faith and more hope for some sort of activity.
No! No! No! you are confusing me. And you sound a bit religious. Have joined them too?
No Bros, far from that. We are considering taking alternative paths.
But you said 'there is no alternative to Nigeria' a.k.a. TINA Naija. So why are you contradicting yourself? And you are speaking too much in parables. I'm getting worried. Are you sure you have not joined those people casting and binding evil spirits and demons?
Bros, the other options open to us is to begin to demonstrate how things can be done differently with the hope that the people at the Brick House can change the way they think and act accordingly.
But how are going to do that without resources? I mean money, men and materials?
Precisely, that is what we the people of this land - Naija - have in abundance. Our smartness, our generosity, our resourcefulness, our endurance, our beliefs, .....our courage and self confidence bothering on arrogance. No one can take these from us despite the current set back.
My guy I can't disagree with you. I do not underestimate the degree of your 'plastic patriotism'. But how can this be done in practical terms?
Bros, I would encourage you to visit one of the neighborhoods in the city of Port Highlife. Just ask anyone you see about the way to B&B jetty. At 'Farm Gate' junction turn left and follow the tarred road until you reach the entrance. Then have this conversation with the gate men. A visit will convict you.
What! Convict me? What for?
Sorry for the slip of inappropriate word. I mean confuse you. Sorry again. What I mean to say is that you will be convinced about options available to all of us and most importantly, you will have the opportunity to confirm all those 'strictly Naija' traits.
My Guy, nice talking to you and thank you for the food for thought. And do stay in touch.
Bros, Action - that is the new Naija way of doing things. No more slacking. e-don du.
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