# ‘We are here to add what we can to life , not to get what we can from it.’’ –William Osler
# The harder you fall, the higher you bounce.’- Anonymous
# ‘The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts life’’.-William James
# ‘I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything , I still believe that people are really good at heart.’’-Anne Frank
Dear Mom and Dad,
I write this letter to comfort and encourage you. I know you are hurting really bad. It is extremely difficult to losing a child and more so , an only child. Please don’t blame yourself; you did your very best for me. You couldn’t have done better.
I want you to remember what you always told me: that nothing happens without God knowing . That means He has prepared you for a time such as this. He has given you the grace to go through this period of your life.
Please forgive the young men who shot me. Release them to God. You must understand that they too, are victims of a decadent society. You need to forgive them in order for you to move on.
Channel your anger, emotions, energy and resources into creating a great new Nigeria. Do it for my sake. Remember how I used to tell you that when I graduate , I’ll come back home to build the great new Nigeria of my dreams. Now, you will have to do it for me.
Please get involved in the lives of the youths. Also get involved in the lives of Nigerian Children. They need hope for the future because they are the future.
Build youth centres and playgrounds for them. Get actively involved in nation-building . If you get involved, you will be rest assured that my death was not in vain.
Mom and Dad, so many Nigerians have taken so much from Nigeria without ever thinking of putting anything back. Please continue to give back to Nigeria and the people of Nigeria as you have done over the years.
Now more than ever, Nigeria needs people who will give of their substance. Nigeria needs people who will go over and above the call of duty. Nigeria needs people who will give aggressively and selflessly to our nation their money, time, and resources for the purpose of nation-building. This is the only way national development can take place. There is a price to pay.
I remember a quote I learnt in my philosophy class as an undergraduate. A British philosopher once said, ‘’Evil will triumph in any society where men of goodwill keep silent in times of moral crisis’’.
The elite in Nigeria/politicians have created a cocoon for themselves. They believe that the evil in the society cannot penetrate it. As you have personally experienced , both the rich and the poor are now affected by the decadence in the society . The rich can’t sleep well and the poor are hungry.
The elite /politicians must now exercise leadership and take personal responsibility for the masses and the nation. If they don’t pay the price for a change now, the price in the future will be much higher . As people say ,’’if you don’t ensure a change , change would ensure you change.’’
I don’t want my friends to die the way that I did. It is not necessary. I don’t want the decadence in the society to consume them. I died so that my friends and many others might live a great life in a new Nigeria.
Let my death be a catalyst for positive social change in Nigeria. I was born for a time like this and I also died for a time like this.
Mom and Dad, you taught me so many great things that I can confidently say you too have been equipped for a time such as this. It is now time for you to pass all those things you taught me to a new generation of Nigerians.
Remember , that , there are many Ayomis there who need you . Please give them a better life in the new Nigeria I dreamt about . You gave me your very best. It is now time to give Nigeria your very best. One of the ways to channel your emotions and resources is setting up a non-governmental organization. You can name it Ayomi for ‘’More Of You in Others’’