It has been over 40 days and the 250 plus school girls
abducted in Chibok are yet to be released. Though there
has been several unconfirmed reports of the sightings of these girls, Nigeria and
the entire world are sitting ducks. My heart is with the families of the girls
and I pray every day for the safety of our girls.
Not taking anything away from this headlining issue in
Nigeria. I think this is a season to take a closer look at education in
Nigeria. It is very important to note that these girls were not out partying or
doing other “immoral” things but were in school. Trying to get an education
that other children in the same country have on a silver platter but all the
same take for granted.
This is the time when stakeholders in education (Parents,
Educators, mostly) need to take a critical look that what were are doing. Are
were bringing our “A”games to the education table? As parents are looking at
the important factors when we want to educate our wards? Are we putting in our
best as stakeholders of our children’s education, spending quality time and
take advantage of every Teachable moment? Also as educators are we educating
children and imparting live skills or we are merely covering a series
curricula. Are we using our influence to positively influence these precious
ones?
These are questions we should ask ourselves and in doing
that we will realize, the change we all clamor for in education starts with
us. And it is not when only carrying placards and demonstrating (not to say it
is wrong to do so) that means we are championing a cause. But also effecting
the change in your own small way. Not putting reverence or otherwise on the
position we find ourselves on the educational food chain.
If education was so irrelevant “they” will not attack it.
Education is key. I am craving the indulgence of all and sundry to come
together and safeguard education in Nigeria. In every small way doing our best
and not taking what we have for granted.
In summing up I will say #bringbackourgirls
out of curiosity...do you think it would have made a difference if the girls were "out partying"?
ReplyDeleteIt would not at all. kindly note that that line was to highlight their numerous options out of which they chose to be in school. Thanks for you question. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteAren't they ashame of what they do in God's name
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