NIGERIANS ARE UNITED ON PAPER BUT DIVIDED IN CHARACTER
On paper, Nigerians are one. We share a flag, a constitution, and a national identity. But in reality, our character often tells a different story. And character; how we think, act, and make choices, is where the truth of a nation truly lives. Unity isn’t about symbols or slogans. It’s about behavior, integrity, and shared values. You can declare unity all you want, but without character, it remains superficial, a label without life. The gap between paper unity and lived reality happens for a few key reasons: 1. Rules vs. Values: We can write laws, but we can’t legislate honesty, fairness, or respect. Without shared values guiding our actions, rules alone cannot hold us together. 2. Identity vs. Behavior: Saying “I am Nigerian” is easy. Living it through consistent actions that honor others is harder. True unity comes from behavior, not just labels. 3. Policy vs. Culture: Government policies can unify in theory, but trust, cooperation, and collaboration are built in culture, through da...
