One painful thing about living in Nigeria today is how insecurity has slowly become normal. Every day, people wake up praying not just for success, but for safety. From kidnappings on highways to robbery attacks, bandit issues, and innocent citizens disappearing without trace, many Nigerians now live in fear without even saying it out loud. Parents are scared when their children travel. Students are scared when returning home late. Business owners close early because nobody trusts the streets anymore. Even farmers are afraid to go to their farms, and this affects food prices because fewer people feel safe enough to work freely. The sad part is that many people have gotten so used to hearing bad news that they scroll past it like it’s ordinary. Nigeria is a blessed country with hardworking people, talents, resources, and intelligent youths. But insecurity keeps holding the country back. Investors avoid places that feel unsafe, tourism suffers, and young people lose hope daily. Some people now celebrate simply reaching home safely, and that alone says a lot about the situation. Still, Nigerians continue pushing. People still hustle, still smile, still support each other despite everything happening around them. That strength is something nobody can take away from us. But honestly, citizens deserve more than just surviving. Nigerians deserve peace, security, and freedom to move without fear. A country cannot truly grow when its people are constantly worried about safety. Hopefully, one day, Nigerians will no longer have to live every day looking over their shoulders. 🇳🇬
