THE AGENTs OF CHANGE: NIGERIA 2023 ELECTIONS
Margaret Akpa
Problems are part and parcel of everyday life and in fact it is rare to hear that any given individual has absolutely no problem.
Change is the process of moving away form known to unknown tendencies with the hope for a positive and constructive outcome. For change to occur, one must direct the necessary resources to this cause. The most import resource by far is time. Change takes time and often, many possible change agents feel that they may not have that time. Imagine the number of occasions you have wanted to do something about a situation but have perpetually failed to take any action because you are postponing the issue or waving it away because it may take too long.
Main Findings
How to Become an Agent of Change
Becoming an agent of change is no mean feat. One has to go through the grilling process of self condemnation, unless of course they are alpha humans! It is acceptable for one to have episodes of doubt. This is often caused by the notion that whatever they do is a mere drop in the ocean and is therefore insignificant. Fortunately, it is not (Steveson, 2008). A step at a time and change will come. It is important for an agent of change to posses the following characteristics:
Passion: Passion ensures that the agent has the drive and perseverance to follow through with the plan. Passion is important because it keeps one going irrespective of the odds.
Focus: Focus ensures that the goal remains clear.
Competence:
Competence ensures that the agent has the necessary skills to get the job done.
Conclusion
In one way or the other, each human being has a dream of saving the world and making a lasting and positive impact. This holds as true for most humans anyway. We have dreams of being admired for eradicating suffering and putting smiles on the faces of destitute and hopeless people. Others dream of creating a world free of war, characterized by peaceful coexistence among peoples. Personally, I gave up on saving the world. However, I still cling to the hope that I can change the world a day at a time and a child at a time. It all begins with me. What is even more encouraging is that we all are capable of being agents of change in one way or the other. The first step to becoming agent of change in our society is by identifying what we are most passionate about, joining or creating a team that shares in a similar cause and get the right attitude. We just have to get past the “I can’t do it” then the “it can’t be done” stage and the job will be half way through.
Reference:
National Assembly/February Republic of Nigeria. 16February 2018. Archives from the original
Http//www.pewresearch.org/journals/2021
www.Ivypanda.com/essay/labour party
Barrister Margaret Akpa is a Human Rights Lawyer based in Nigeria.
margaretakpa77@gmail.com
