By Chidebere Ofodeme
I saw a video piece by one “Huge man” or is it “short man” who was ranting on the social media, discouraging ndị Anambra from coming home to live and invest. I called him a short man because it is only a myopic person that thinks the way he does. It is quite “unIgbo” to tell your brethren to remain in strange lands without recourse to their homeland. It is indeed shameful of you to say the least.
I am not partisan but I am a close observer of happenstances, especially at the corridors of power because it is only an idiot that is ignorant about their leadership.
Therefore, the homeland consciousness which Governor Soludo is currently drumming should be supported by all and sundry. I love his call and I am sure that so many well meaning ndị Anambra support the call as well.
The development of Anambra is a collective effort. This is most probably the reason behind the Governor’s call for collective action towards safeguarding and developing the homestead.
Back track. The Progenitor of that “mess of a video” goofed big time. One of his major reasons of dissuading ndị Anambra from remembering their homeland is his allegation that Anambra is not safe yet.
As a non-state actor, I am of the opinion that, comparing it to what obtained before he was enthroned Governor, Anambra is safe under Professor Soludo.
One may even ask what makes a state safe. The security of a state has several dimensions, such as economic security, energy security, physical security, environmental security, food security, border security, and cyber security. To be frank, these dimensions correlate closely with elements of power. Bearing in mind that development is both relative and dynamic, suffice it to say that Anambra is yet to arrive. The only thing that is as disastrous is giving up hope. This is why people like the “short man” ranting on the social media space should be called to order. Security issue is something that is approached with utmost care. Security is not a child’s play and at the same time, security is everybody’s business.
I therefore give it to Governor Soludo who is the Chief Security Officer of Anambra. When he came on board, more than eight local government areas were under siege by hoodlums, but what obtains today is definitely something to write home about. He has adopted both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to securing the state. This is highly commendable. Let’s encourage him.
Ndị Anambra, let’s think home. Ndị Anambra let’s go home. Come and develop ala Igbo. The various dimensions of security is playing out in the state and should be supported.