FUEL SCARCITY! WHAT I LEARNED

It  was hell on earth for many Nigerian in few days ago when the independent marketers of the petroleum products went on strike as a result of non payment of subsidy by the federal government.

This situation brought about the scarcity of all crude oil products in circulation, the aviation industries had no fuel to power their aircraft, the health bodies were all closing down; sending their patients packing because there was no fuel to power their plants, the education sector was not left out as both secondary and higher institutions of learning were sending students home.

Many government offices where closed down due to uncomfortable conditions of operations, old and traditional means of life became the option as I saw people riding bikes and horses to various offices and social functions. It was as if Nipost will become the option for mails and SMS messages as telecommunication companies were already sending text to their customers, informing them of shutting down soon due to non availability of fuel to power their transmission stations. Getting money from banks and doing business transactions became difficult as banks also joined the dance. The problem was so horrible almost bringing down the entire nation.

At a point  I asked myself this question that what if 'Boko Haram' or any other external force decide to take over and hinder the circulation of crude oil products as we witnessed. This means Nigeria could collapse within one week if the situation persist.

These scenarios brought to my remembrance a lesson I was taught long ago that 'Its not good for one to put all his eggs in a basket'...

Had it being the Nigeria leaders had taken the advantage of science and technology; commiting adequate investment into other source of power as they should, the situation would have been perfectly controlled in a better way.

So what must you and I learn of this as Nigerian youth?

As a student have you ever think about and prepare for what to do in case you do not get your dream job as early as you plan?

As a working class have you ever think of what to do if your company decide to retrench some of her staffs which you could likely be affected?

Though we all long for better days yet we must always plan ahead and carry plan B in our portfolios so that we will not become victim of circumstances.

Here are few advice for young people:

1. Ensure you go to school and develop your mind in your interested course

2. Ensure you also develop your natural talents and learn how to monetize them

3. Ensure you are well informed of the trend of things around you and try to learn new things (skill)

4. Ensure you have a saving plan from what you are making today no matter how small it is.

5. Ensure you build a good relationship with people so that you can have someone to help you with advice and encouragement in downtime

6. Ensure you develop a good relationship with God so that He can always direct you the way to go.

I am sure if you will consider those few adviceadvice, you will always find where to turn to in tough times. Tough times are real, and part of life...

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