The article has home truths in it. Looking through different forums that are Nigerian related it is obvious to see that there are people with a lot to say. Everyday people make the efforts to indulge in debates, arguements, criticism and "social commentary". While there isn't necessarily anything wrong with such, it is quite disheartening that the country with the people who very understandably complain a lot to high heavens never seem to want to move beyond that. I have decided to go beyond social commentary and there was a very interesting thread on a nigerian forum that got me interested in the whole premise of action. The outcome of a series of discussion was the formation of a movement. The movement is geared towards positive change through working towards set goals achieved through planning and use of effective strategy. The goal is simply positive impact and the scope is wide. The aim is to provide an outlet for the millions who are frustrated with the situation in Nigeria but don't know what to do or how to help. For those who want to go beyond 'social commentary' and critique and actually work towards positive impact. Could be as simple as working with a group of people towards getting PCs for a school to working with others towards propagating good governance.
There are currently about 80 members and among us we have lawyers, engineers, journalists, etc. Different but unifying in the vision of a better Nigeria which we have to work towards. All are absolutely welcome, let us work together to improve make the country better.
There is a dedicated forum already where we have meetings, do work, mark progress, make plans, etc. At the moment we are in the process of officially registering as a non government organisation and already have planned projects in the works.
Related links
http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-230880.0.html http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...nvs-p-c-4.html http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49515427949
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