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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF KOGI (PART ONE)

I have been constrained to write this letter for two reasons:

One,  as concerned citizen of kogi state, I wish to add my voice to the myriads of voices that have been speaking and are still speaking.

Two, I am tired of the gory perception of Kogi state and it's people by persons outside of the state, nationally and perhaps internationally.
Just about last week at my place of work, a discussion ensued about kogi and what has been happening with our dear state, without burging you with the details of that discussion,  the popular opinion by those involved was that  we are known for everything wizardry, treachery, indolentious and all sorts of dispeakable things and phenomenon. I tried to as much as I could defend my dear state but in my heart I wept and mourned for the happenings in my state.

As a write this letter,  all tertiary institutions in the state is under lock and key, civil servants have  not and are not been paid, the state of road and other infrastructure in the state are in shambles, there are accusations and counter accusations by different stakeholders in the state,  attempts of assassination of politicians and by politicians has become the order of the day, safety and security of indigenes and residents is not guaranteed. Sadly, there seem to be no end in sight.

The choice however is ours to either objectively and constructively criticise happenings or twart issues and sacrifice integrity on the alter of mediocrity, political gains and tribal sentimentalism, which ever we do, posterity will judge us all.

Indeed, our political landscape has always been characterised by where people come from as against what people are bringing to the table, the resultant effects is evidential all around. Unless and until we search our souls and consentiuosly put aside the things that divide us and work to making kogi work, developments will forever elude us. The world is moving on, innovations are taking over and certainly there can be no excuses for our failure individually or collectively.

I wish to purse here till the part two,  in the meantime, I cease this opportunity to wish the newly appointed minister from our dear state (prof. Stephen Ocheni FNA) who happens to have taught me in KSU a hearty congratulations, Prof Sir, you will serve in health and wealth, it's an honor well deserved.

Augustine Akande Shina a blogger, web and general content Developer is a First Class Graduate and an in View Chartered Accountant.


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