THE PAIN OF SOCIAL MEDIA IRRESPONSIBILITY!

 

I prayed I would not have to write about this, but here I am. Most times what you pray about, you are not able to bring about; sadly, this is life!

About a month or so ago, the social media was trending with the news and campaign; championed by some of 'Nigeria's voices': Toyin Aimakhu and Linda Ikeji, amongst others, for some millions of Naira to save the life of Mayowa Ahmed who, at the time, was battling with ovarian cancer. Nigerians were shocked when few days later, the same people came back to say that what they had given so much time and effort into and Nigerians had responded timely to, was a hoax and false. Emotions indeed were hurt; those of campaigners, donors and recipients alike.

After proper investigation, it was discovered that it wasn't a hoax afterall and Mayowa still needed help. Apologies can be more hurtful sometimes, especially when actions or reactions are not properly thought out. 

 

Mayowa Ahmed was flown to South Africa on August 11; a delay that would have resulted from the complications surrounding the campaign and false alarm on the funds raised. Sadly, Mayowa passed in the early hours of today August 21st. It would be unfair to blame any part of Mayowa's sad incident on any of the individuals involved in the drama, but these individuals may, for a long time, keep memories of Mayowa and the role they played in her final weeks.

Linda Ikeji has since apologized for an act I call 'social media irresponsibility' and Toyin Aimakhu had also deleted all posts of the passionate appeal made for the dying Mayowa from her Instagram account, but I wish the same could be done to the records in the mind...

 

The lesson is simple! Social media can be likened to the tongue, and could even be more dangerous than it: USE WISELY!

#SleepwellMayowaAhmed

STATE OF THE ECONOMY

 

The last few months in Nigeria seem to have been the worse ever experienced in the history of Nigeria, maybe since the end of the civil war. In fact, some Nigerians have concluded that 'things have fallen apart'; from a bag of rice rising from N13,000 to N28,000; a rim of A4 paper rising from N500 to N1,200 and even one gala rising from N50 to N70 or so Naira, and unfortunately, income isn't just constant, but threatening to reduce. Things indeed seem to have fallen apart. Someone was reported to have committed suicide two days back; the first of its kind in my area and without a note, now am wondering could this be the new trend?

 

We can help each other survive this unique times of the Nigerian economy. Simply share with us how you have kept yourself up and going in this sickening times in Nigeria. You can just be helping someone survive tomorrow or the day after.

C'mon just leave a comment please and share if you can! 👍