FIXING TODAY, FORGETTING TOMORROW: A HARD CONVERSATION WE MUST HAVE AS NIGERIANS
There is a pattern many of us have quietly noticed but rarely confront directly. We are quick to repair: When something breaks, we respond, but only to the visible damage. We focus on getting things working again, even if the underlying weakness remains untouched. The goal is functionality, not sustainability. It is a short-term solution that keeps life moving but does not necessarily make it better. We are slow to restore: Restoration requires deeper evaluation. It demands that we ask uncomfortable questions, address root causes, enforce standards, and invest time and resources into long-term strength. It is slower because it involves rebuilding structure, not just covering cracks. Yet it is the only path that prevents repeated failure. From our roads to our institutions, from our homes to our personal habits, we often respond only when something has already broken down. We patch. We manage. We endure. Then we move on, until the next breakdown. This is not an attack. It is a refl...
