Reflection on Humanity: My Country | By Ruth Oyiza
There is no doubt that 1st October of every year since 1960 has always been a significant moment particularly to Nigerians, but considering the cloudy atmosphere being experienced by humanity, my thinking cap is now warm meditating on the diminishing state of human race and I begin to ponder on: How did we end up in this? (i.e the remote cause, immediate cause and the lasting solution) Was our planet (earth) originally designed to be stationed as being seen now? With the spate of global terrorism, political instability, economic downtrodden, social unrest, ideological frustration, moral bankruptcy and politically motivated unrest confronting our present world, would it not be logical to conclude that the entire humanity is helpless and bereaved of solutions in the face of these ever-in-increasing global barricade? Consciously, here is the candid solace capable of re-enhancing the good omen bestowed on us by divinity. Thus: "retracing our steps back to our Creator, t...