“For every man the world is as fresh as it was at the first day, and as full of untold novelties for him who has the eyes to see them.” - Thomas Henry Huxley 1825-95.
I have read a deluge of commentaries vilifying the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 as responsible for the crises and conflicts that ravage Africa. For historical purposes, it was in Berlin that a certain G14 (a Group of 14 nations) led by the 1st Chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck shared Africa and some part of Asia thus birthing colonies and colonialism.
This series is a studied effort that some may consider spiritually profound; some may view it as having a place in positivism; some may view this as an exercise in analytical punditry; and through this, some by Jove may rise to the urgency of now, which is the rebirth of Africa.
Countrymen and women, the rising of Nigeria is key to the emergent Africa that must lead the new world to the Isle of Peace, of love, of prosperity and of global harmony. We therefore bear not only the cross of our own redemption but that of Africa and indeed our universe.
It is not happenstance that birthed the 20th Century amalgamation of seemingly disparate nations into two Protectorates. It is not happenstance that birthed the most populous black nation on earth. It is not happenstance that brought us this far, curiously when fate sought to tear us apart a certain Soldier whose alphabets spell GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA led our war of unity.
We must look beyond Britain and Lord Lugard, and set forth to make this union work. Need I say that most developed nations were at some point Colonies and Conquered territories. We must therefore elect to make the Eagle soar.
WHY COUNTRY FIRST II.
At the twilight of the 19th Century Otto von Bismarck leading the G14 in 1884-85 realized a convention to Colonize Africa, however they were oblivious of the fact that a score earlier, on the 14th of November 1864 Herbert Olayinka Macauley had broken into time, he was born to inspire a renaissance soon to come.
Compatriots, at the dawn of the 20th Century whilst the Colonialists bludgeoned our space, greats like Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello et al tore into space, it wasn’t happenstance but providential.
It is noteworthy that Macauley was born on the 14th of November 1884, Zik on the 16th of November 1904, Awo on the 9th of March, 1909 and Ahmadu Bello on the 12th of June, 1910.
Countrymen and women of profound significance are these dates. Herbert Macauley’s 14 represents the full moon, the age of forgetfulness, he came so we may grow and forget the pain of Colonialism. Zik’s 16 represents leadership and outspokenness, he became our first Governor-General. Awo’s 9 represents completeness, brilliance and selflessness, he introduced free education and several infrastructural firsts. And Ahmadu Bello’s 12 is the number of Cosmic Order, of balanced government and of the harmony of space and time, we achieved that when on the 1st of October, 1960 Nigeria became independent.
We are a nation fixed by God. We hold the key to the new world. We are troubled because only a peaceful Nigeria can unlock the fountain of global brotherhood. We must therefore deplete our fault lines and speed up the redemption of our universe. The world is waiting.
To be CONT’D.
God Bless Nigeria.
Prof. Chris Nwaokobia Jnr.
DG CHANGE AMBASSADORS OF NIGERIA CAN.
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