[e-Shegz]

Dear Doctor,

Great to read another classic from you. For me, you are a shining light as far as journalism is concerned in Nigeria.

However, let me digress. please do not attend all those glitzy gatherings where "Naija" (permit me, but its already in the blood!) artistes will be performing in a long while. I can authoritatively reveal to you that the naija youths are squaring up for a show down with you. They said you are a bad teacher, they said your generation can't tell them nothing as it is a failed generation, they said you are living in the past, they also said you write opinions without research. They even said Banky W is far more "capable" than you are. Can you imagine?

See, someone now suggested adding "Abati" to the naija lexicon, and this is what he came up with:

. 'Abati'; noun. Foolish or ignorant person. Out of touch
Also: A person pretending to be intelligent or knowledgable. E.g. "This guy na real abati man"

2. 'Abatise'; verb. Render useless or inconsequential. To devalue. E.g. "Why are you trying to abatise the film? Is it that bad?"

3. 'Abatic'; adjective. Something or someone of no value or relevance.
Also: something disguised as quality but revealed to be shallow and of no depth.
E.g. "Man, that guy is too abatic. He has no clue how to approach a woman".

source: Comment on The Bank statement.(Banky W's blog)

I dissociate myself from the above. I am only bringing it to your attention. We are looking up to you sir, please be consistent, in thoughts, output and in deed!