Before today, we mean before ‘Christmas Day’, many Nigerians had publicly cried out, lamenting the hardship they are wading unsuccessfully.
As a matter of fact, many people had predicted or claimed that this year’s Christmas would not be fun.
Lo and behold, the big day came, and in its early hours, nearly all the malls and eateries are filled up and one cannot help but wonder, are Nigerians truly poor?
People appear to have put their hands into their savings, doing late hour shopping, after days of power outage forced a change of plan on many homes.
Many could not shop ahead of time for fear of losing every supply to poor power supply.
But are Nigerians just used to saving for rainy days and/or celebrations?
The same played out during the Muslim’s Sallah celebration.
During that period, despite the numerous complaints and out-cry, most Muslim homes either had a ram tied outside of their compound or miraculously in their pots at the end of the day.
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Do not find this surprising, perhaps this is the first time someone is drawing your attention to this unnoticed behaviour of Nigerians.
Or maybe you thought of it but could never tell why.
Forget About The Hardship
Well, here could be one of the reasons.
Your see, this period appears to be the only time Nigerians forget.
Forget what? You may want to ask. That is quite easy.
This period, Nigerians forget about the hardships. For a moment, they will forget their ethnic differences, in fact, Nigerians forget that they are poor, celebration upon celebration, orders upon orders.
Christmas messages are littered all over the net. Politicians have sent messages to the citizens, the whole environment is filled with joy and excitement.
To many, they wish every day could be Christmas. Unfortunately, even President Bola Tinubu knows that every day cannot be Christmas.
Tinubu has advised Nigerians to brace up for what is yet to come and to share love during the Christmas.
While we enjoy this Christmas, it is advisable to remember Tinubu’s advice, brace up for what is yet to come.
