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  I’ve had conversations with many Nigerians in diaspora, and through these conversations, I realized that a large percentage of them really have the desire to be back in Nigeria, Including the ones who have already attained citizenship status in these various countries. They want to be back to a country where they are recognized and not discriminated against; A society where there’s community life, accessible local food, and a much easier life. They just want to be HOME, because there’s no place like it.  But they all have a request and a wish before they return. They’re not asking for much. From my conversation with them, I identified similar comments peculiar to them all, and that includes :  1. Security  2. Light 3. Good education  4. Sustainable and accessible healthcare  5. Motorable roads and more railway transport, Amongst others. The first two options in this list are the most commonly mentioned.  My dear Nigerians, is this too much to ask for...

  Photo credit: Pinterest Millennials and Boomers can attest to the fact that growing up was quite different in comparison to this present generation.   With the advent of technology, raising children has significantly varied, both positively and negatively.  Way back, children had fun differently, there were games like hide & seek, Game box, our-grand-mother, moonlight drama, and storytelling, etc. Then, as children, when we embarked on journeys with family, we savored the journey by staring outside the bus/train’s window, mentally absorbing the journey, thereby enculturating life skills such as observational skills, curiosity, and patience.    photocredit: Pinterest Photo from 'Howstuffwork.com' During these occasions, there is also the transfer of knowledge from one generation to another, as parents would often tell stories during journeys, and answer questions about objects and places pointed to them by their children. This way, kids get to learn more ab...