Ijaws; How Dare you Dream

By Matilda Angaye

When it was announced that President Goodluck Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential elections, My heart stopped beating for a whole minuite, i was very sure i was going to die, for the days that followed eating and drinking became a bitter chore, Banga soup(my favorite) tasted as chloroquine, and fresh fish suddenly turned to stone. I thought my condition was bad until i finally summoned the courage to return calls from colleaques, family and friends.. It was then i found out that Marvin was hospitalized, Maria had Severe Migraine and swollen eyes, Tarila was preparing for civil war, Tony changed career(he became a lawyer overnight), Meya, Bobby(let me keep your actions to myself).

As days progressed into weeks we all started coming around, discussing and debating on where our beloved president went wrong... Was he soft on corruption.? Yes, Was he tackling Nigeria's problems head-on?.. No, Did his Govt impact at least 60% of Nigerians?.. No. Did he pay attention to the Niger Delta?.. No, did he atleast discipline and set a standard for the parastals, Ministries of the Niger delta?..No. Did he checkmate and discipline PDP elected Governors?.. No.

However all this does not change the fact that he was the Best president Nigeria has ever had.. Most of his policies and achievements are Long lasting.. Our Interstate Express roads and Railways for instance,his Working policies on Agriculture and food supply, His brilliant Automobile policy, Tertiary Educational institutions for all Nigerian states, His super policy on power etc.. He was indeed a silent achiever.

As I welcome him back home, i stand tall with my head held high in pride, for he has written the name" Ijaw" with a golden pen in Nigerias history books, he has given us Ijaws a sense of belonging in a Nation that we were as Visitors, he has made us relevant and now we know we can never be intimidated. We held the highest office in a Land that thought but for our oil we were worthless, and we will do it again for we have been set free to dream.

I honestly pray that this new Govt of the General, can deliver on 50% of their campaign promises, because Nigeria genuinely needs the Change, the Good Change.

All i can say is, i wish Nigeria's 16th President and commander in chief Goodluck.

I am looking forward to his administration.

Long live the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (once a general, always a general)