LOSE THAT PREJUDICE

Good day everyone. This post is really, really for those that graduated from Unity Schools (Federal Government Colleges), though it applies to anyone that claims to be educated.

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria decided to establish unity schools in all states of the federation as a model to foster much needed understanding, patriotism and national unity among among the disputing tribes through education.

 

It is disheartening to find some products of these Unity Schools who are bigots, tribalists, ethnic warlords and others who do not inspire anyone to go to school. Going to school AT ALL and a Unity School, in particular, is not to show off and not only to help secure a good job. We all need to try to learn about other cultures and tribes. Your education is INCOMPLETE if all you know is your "father's backyard".

 

You need to be open-minded enough to ACCOMMODATE other people's views, beliefs, cultures and traditions. You don't have to AGREE with their views, beliefs, cultures and traditions but you should ACCOMMODATE them. Let me explain the term "ACCOMMODATE" a bit. The definition I like is "to give consideration to, allow for the special interests of various groups."

 

If we are all willing to listen to what the other person has to say instead of listening to the funny voices in your head or from your ancestors telling you that all Ijebu people like garri, all Igbo people like money or that all Hausa people marry off their underaged daughters, we will ALL lead better lives. Please lose that prejudice...

 

Have a blessed and productive day.