The Theory of Nations

Remember the Words of Jesus in (Matthew 28:18) Go ye therefore and teach all nations, by the word nations he referred to these micro-ethno systems. It means going into every man's world with the message of life, it is our responsibility, therefore, to take lights to our world, every man's world.  Where there is darkness we are the light of the world. True nations by their very definition must inter-relate. As this is true of nations, it is also true of their micro-ethno systems. And these systems are inter-related and inter-dependent. It is important to know that each of us functions with one or more of these sub-nations, without which our relevance in the larger society will be grossly impaired. Individuals and indeed nations attain financial and economic independence through these relationships that nurture demand and supply. Your ability to analyze, interpret and apply these simple principles is your opportunity in today’s world. Most African countries are built on ideas and ideals of yesterday’s philosophies. We Need today’s thinkers for tomorrow’s visions.

I call on you to locate yourself within a functional group this may be defined by the school, work, family, profession, sports or trade.  The unemployed mind is the burden of society and remember this, there is a man or woman of substance hidden in each one of you and you must discover that inner person and unveil him. You have ability nature never created a failure there are no naturally born failures, failure is self-made you have an ability for something that no one else has exactly like you, begin today in your journey of self-discovery locate that ability and develop it.  Maybe you love to sing you said I would have like to sing, train your voice and give it commercial value, look inside you and find out what you have inside because within each of us there is an ability, there is a gift, there's something you can do. It's inside you no one else has the responsibility to find it for you, you are the one to locate it. Find it bring it to light and let it shine. The Bible declares that in all labour there is profit, no matter what work you're interested in, no matter what abilities you have, no matter what gift you have if you put yourself into it and discipline yourself with it, it will produce results.  I have just explained to you the importance of micro-ethno systems without these sub-nations you cannot function.

Foundations or autarchy is not acceptable every nation that has attempted such economic conditions of autarchy has failed, if that is true for nations it is true for individuals, you cannot stay alone and function as a human being.  You are a social creature you must belong in a group you must relate with others, relate with those who have the same mind, who have the same purpose of progress,  impact, dignity or responsibility. Choose the right part when you are young you have your whole world before you, you have a whole future in front of you, you have the ability to dream, you can talk about tomorrow the old can only talk about yesterday the aged talk about the past the youth talk about the future, you cannot change yesterday but you can do something today that can change tomorrow. It doesn't matter how you were born, that was yesterday it doesn't matter what happened last 5 years the last 10 years it doesn't matter what happened last week you may not be able to change that but you can reposition yourself today you can make new decisions today that'll change what tomorrow will bring.

Invest in your future refuse to be a mental hobo, refuse to end your life on the sidewalk, every time I tell you something I tell you that I believe in your future there is a reason I believe in your future I believe that if you hear this words you will act on them and they will change your future, none of you was born to be poor you may have been born poor but you were not born to be poor,  you may have been brought up poor but you were not brought up to be poor understand this, the definition of adulthood is responsibility when you become an adult you take responsibility for your future become responsible. 

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THEORY OF NATIONS

As a People, we must remember that every one of us has something to contribute to the building of the Nation. Only Nigerians can help develop Nigeria, all that we require in our nation for our prosperity, security, and progress will come from within us and therefore each one of us must be ready and willing to be a vital part of it. it is a very special time in our nation today and it is important that we share some vital and inspiring thoughts so that we can chart our course to the direction we should be going. By the time we're done, you will be flying. I trust that by the power of the spirit of God you will receive motivation, inspiration and the impetus to do the things you should do, the first few thoughts that I will like to impress on your mind today are based on what I call, the "Theory of Nations".

First, I find that all around the world they are too many people who don't understand the definition of nationhood it's sad that all of Africa particularly, many have not understood their reason for being. Africa was always called a dark continent not because of the color of their skin but because of the poverty of their minds but the time has come for us to make a difference and we will.

In developing the "Theory of Nations", there are certain concepts that require mention and definition. All over the world, wherever the definitions of these concepts are nebulous (ill-defined), they are misused and usually leading to the sufferings of so many people. These concepts are: Nation, Nationalism, State, and Ethnicity. To understand the development of nations, we must observe that man, as he is, is a gregarious (Sociable) animal. Thus humans beings naturally relate socially,  and as you know social relationship automatically define themselves with respect to strength and weakness, leadership and followership, because of this human tendency to protect, or seek protection so the weaker congregates around the stronger, to be protected.  And this feeling of security heightens the weakest ability to function socially. And so, naturally, the stronger demands further submission and allegiance, while defining the limits of freedom for the weaker of the species.

  

Certain nations like  Nigeria have completely flawed the popular or the popular definition of "nation" as a large body of people organized under independent government and sharing common customs, origins, history, and language. Canada, also, among others, cannot fall into this narrow definition of nation.  As you know, Nigeria has a multiplicity of languages, diverse customs and culture, and a wide range of divergent history for its many peoples who definitely don't have a common origin. Thus, by this definition, Nigeria will not qualify as a nation but State only. And there are many other countries all around the world that can only be described as states. A state begins with the paraphernalia of government with a definite territorial jurisdiction. It is an institutional structure with territorial integrity. Thus without a defined land space,  a State cannot function; whereas a nation need not be territorial in nature. As a matter of fact, the United Nations organization (which we call the UN), by its name, cannot be defined as it is called. It is more of an association of States.

  

States are bound together by law and force; nations are not created by law and force but by the free consent of its members and the definition of their purpose. States are static while nations are dynamic. Thriving states, therefore, are those who through education and culture have helped their people develop nationhood. 
To be Continued...