Families in Nigeria woke up on January 1^st 2012 and met themselves in the examination room writing a test they did not prepare for.

Removal of oil subsidy is an equation too difficult to balance, except it is approached by divine insight and revelation.

Humanly, thought of inflation, which will affect the purchasing power of many, filled my mind.

My business

The question to ask is: Is my product essential or a luxury? A luxury of course! Supposing the strength of our products get reduced in the market place, it means some workers will lose their jobs? What will happen to such people’s means of livelihood?

Our Business

Why now as every family will have to bear more than 100% increase, coupled with inflation, in running their homes and life? People had just finished celebrating Xmas, and gave out gifts. Ah! This is killing. I had to quickly bring myself back when I remembered the implication and complication of high blood pressure to me.

If you are healthy, you can face and overcome any life’s challenges. The moment good health is out of the equation, you will be vulnerable and exposed to every other assault.

The Word says, “ be still and know that I am God,”  my peace returns. I am sure the initial reaction of many may not be the same as mine, but I know some would.

Though, there had been talks on the removal of subsidy, but I think our leaders will find a way out, for cushioning, which will not hurt the citizens.

Nigerians are God’s own People. We must surely find a way to come over and not be under any challenges. We are divinely smart… 1 Cor. 10:13

Reading through the Dailies a few days ago, I saw that  as usual, the Labour Congress and Human Right Groups were out promising to bring the nation to her knees unless the fuel pump price is reversed. As I was reading, the picture of what happened during the struggle for June 12, 1993 realization came to mind.  The nation was run to a halt. The man in charge of labour as at then, Comrade Kokori, stopped the lifting of fuel to every part of the country. Citizens and businesses suffered.

Many people came to limelight, some gained access to wealth. On the other hand, many lost their position; many were kept in jail while some families never recovered from that struggle, because lives were lost. Also, the country never remained the same.

For every of these agitations, just  as they leave us with ‘benefits’, there is always a sad taste to endure. One of the bad tastes of June 12 struggle is the development of militant groups in the Niger Delta region. Before then, there were agitations for the region to have full benefits of their natural endowment, ‘Oil’; but no one was thinking of the aggressiveness its acquisition, turned out to be.

One of the gains of democracy is that the Military are more cautious in not considering coming in to take over the government. Which means the country is growing. Experience is helping us to manage our affairs better. Dialogue without ego or force will win any day.

Back to our present test, “Oil Subsidy Removal.”

The reasons our government gave for subsidy removal were not strong enough to convince Labour to agree with the President and citizens were asked to sit at ‘Home’ while they (Labour etc) fought it out with the government on our behalf.

As good as it is for Labour and Human Right Groups to have ordered sit at home, has it occurred to them that many husbands and wives have no home to stay?

Many marriages are at the verge of collapse. The wife is about to pack out of her husband’s house because she has met a money bag who has promised her heaven on earth. But this sit at home has made her to rethink. Or it could be a husband who is already in the arms of Delilah but sit at home has intervened in the process.

Also, do you consider somebody who has planned to come and cause unrest in people’s homes or marriages? The strike has kept that evil off such a family.

Most pending issues shall surely be resolved amicably. Since the Oil Subsidy matter affects most middle and lower class citizens, most ears are very attentive now. Children are able to interact with both parents. At least, couples can plan the year, and prepare for the take-off of the year in unity.

Thanks to Government, that decided to remove the subsidy on the first day of the year. No matter how rich you are, if you are going to spend more on any aspects of your life, you will calm down. Even if you are drunk, you want to come out of mirage to face the reality of the issue. Since everyone is challenged in this test, spouses will listen to the voice of reason.

Thanks to organized labour for asking us to sit at home while the issue is being resolved. But labour should please add to this list of request to the government ,“The importance of healthcare for pregnant women and their children, when they eventually arrive from October 2012.

Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan should please, not only help us out of the Oil Subsidy Test, he should make good his position as our good father to make allocation for “Oil Subsidy Removal Babies” who are on their way. Or what does my reader think?

Man must be man under his roof, no matter the heat on the streets. We are coming out as a nation more formidable, much stronger and wealthier. 2012 is the best year Nigerians are going to have. We shall enjoy the year to the fullest.

Cheers!