Halimat Sadiya Hadi, the founder of HalHad International and HalHad Foundation, has begged Nigerian leaders at Federal, State and local levels to work on creating an enabling environment for citizens.
Speaking via a press statement released recently, Halimat revealed that only an enabling environment will reduce the current japa syndrome among citizens.
According to her, even if there is nothing wrong with seeking better opportunities abroad, she is of the opinion that Nigerians will prefer to remain at home if they feel safe and valued in their own country.
Halimat said that as soon as her fellow citizens begin to feel like they can thrive in their own country, the trend of striving to leave the country will immediately reduce.
Hadi believes that there is a clear need for a better synergy between the government and private sector, because that is the only way the nation can guarantee job creation, enhanced security, and economic prosperity to prevent mass migration of its citizens.
“Leaving the country in search of greener pastures is never the best solution. A lot of Nigerians are stranded over there.
Some are too ashamed to return home after realising that it’s not always what it seems like.
Yes, we need to do more as leaders. We need to raise the standard of living in our country. The poor can barely afford one square meal a day. Things are actually falling apart, and we need to do better.
But leaving the country isn’t the solution. We need to join hands to rebuild our nation. We only have one, and her name is NIGERIA!
While seeking better opportunities abroad is not a crime, I believe we need to create an enabling environment where Nigerians feel safe, valued, and can thrive in their own country.
The government and private sector must work together to provide jobs, security, and economic stability to curb this mass migration, and I honestly believe that Nigeria will be great again. If we keep running from it, how do we build a greater nation?” she said.
Halimat then appealed to Nigerian youths to be politically aware by participating in more community programmes and holding their leaders accountable for all of their actions.
“My advice is simple: get involved, be informed, and be proactive. Politics affects every aspect of our lives, and young people must take an active role in shaping the future.
Educate yourself on governance, participate in community development, and hold leaders accountable.
The future belongs to those who take action today. If you want to see change, you must be part of the process,” she added.
