Pardon Me Sir, They Are Not Illiterates

DVB's visit to Gidankwanu village 

"Pardon me sir, they are not illiterates. Yes they don't have access to good education and all other basic social amenities, regardless, they are very intelligent." I protested the driver's assertion of their illiteracy.

Their father said the location of the school is very far from their house so he decided they only stay home or go to farm. And for the past Six months they've been engaged in farming activities.

Married with Three wives with over Ten children and none of them could even speak pidgin English. With enlightenment not forthcoming on birth control, he's likely to produce more kids than crops.

I must confess, that the situation in this village in Kebbi state is very pathetic is an understatement. Bad roads, poor farming facility, coupled with outdated farming techniques and government's neglect makes the situation worse.

The kids look very sick with big stomach and with no access to electricity or health facility their chances of survival when sick is very slim. Obviously, they're well exposed to environmental hazards.

Well, I am not a politician, neither am I in any position to alter the course of existence in this shit hole. But all I can say is, I pray someone out there whose parent is in the position of authority will reach out to them and plead on their behalf. They must act fast.

Perhaps, this issue of viewing the entire northern states as terrorists states is affecting the perception of the entire nation. Someone must do something.

It is said, "behind every successful man is a woman." So, I'm as well using this medium to reach out to our mothers out there whose husbands can 'make the change' to do something about these kids.

Please people, let us contribute our quarter to make this life a better place for someone in need out there.

A tour of Kebbi State reveals quite a number of moribund or ailing industries.

Industries have the capacity to provide employment for teeming unemployed youths , and serve as revenue generating sources. Blessed with abundant solid minerals, good topography, infrastructure and human resources, as well as agricultural produce that can be used as raw material, Kebbi state has not fully utilized such endowment in a manner that would propel the establishment and sustenance of industries.

The yearnings of the people of Gidankwanu village close to Warah Irrigation Project in Ngaski Local Government, is the same as citizens all over the country. It's time our leaders live up to expectation and stop all these roforofo drama on yeye constitution amendment and save the situation abeg.

The litany of ignoble corrupt practices in the country by our public servants since the discovery of petroleum and natural gas is driving the entire nation deeper into its hellhole. A nation blessed with huge natural resources, yet the people are so poor. Yes, in the abundance of water we are thirsty.

I guess we're the victims of unfortunate circumstance. An Irresponsible government.