OPEYEMI ADETAYO is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is currently an undergraduate of English at the University of Ilorin and also a Certificate-of-Gold recipient from the Royal Commonwealth Society for his entry in the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017. He currently writes for Commonwealth Correspondent.
The article discusses a much undestimated cause of the Nigeria problem through the prism of a psychological and sociological mechanism - a child's formative years - that shapes the national course the Nigerian state threads. "The writing style is amazing. By using the metaphor of a child, you are able to speak to serious issues from an unusual point of view. The almost lyrical language makes harsh facts more palatable, and lets the reader think of the information in a manner that gives universal application. The messages you have for Nigerian society, such as "we are not holding ourselves culpable enough", apply equally to citizens in many countries, which gives this article broad appeal. In all this is a highly readable, entertaining and thought-provoking article." - Pat Perkel, Editor, Commonwealth Correspondent.
The article discusses a much undestimated cause of the Nigeria problem through the prism of a psychological and sociological mechanism - a child's formative years - that shapes the national course the Nigerian state threads. "The writing style is amazing. By using the metaphor of a child, you are able to speak to serious issues from an unusual point of view. The almost lyrical language makes harsh facts more palatable, and lets the reader think of the information in a manner that gives universal application. The messages you have for Nigerian society, such as "we are not holding ourselves culpable enough", apply equally to citizens in many countries, which gives this article broad appeal. In all this is a highly readable, entertaining and thought-provoking article." - Pat Perkel, Editor, Commonwealth Correspondent.