FREDRICK NWABUFO argues that the administration is forging a shared future for the nation
In certain social silos, it is common to hear uncomplimentary comments about Nigeria’s unity and the chances of bridging the fault lines. My position has always been that where leadership aspires to the loftiest of ideals, change is possible, even if it is incremental. In multi-ethnic societies like Nigeria, achieving homogeneity in ideas and absolute alignment on certain matters may be a push up the hill, but where there is leadership with the aptitude for managing complexities, the amplitude for national cohesion will resonate.
No nation is without discontents; hence, it is important to always properly contextualize disagreements among groups, faiths, and citizens in the broader conversation about Nigeria’s unity. That Moses and Ibrahim disagree does not imply there is a problem with our unity. Disagreement is a common human phenomenon, and as humans, we are generally complex.
It is also important to state that national unity does not imply everyone has to hold hands and sing Kumbaya. But it means every citizen must obey the laws of the land, defend its peace, work for its progress, and commit to its development. It also means supporting the leadership on causes, policies, actions, and programmes that are ordinarily designed for the public good.
