The month of July ushered in the 2nd half of the
year and a lot of promise. Many would argue that this year has been tumultuous
and unpredictable with many trends disappearing and our girls still missing. The
unrest in some parts of the country and the world indeed doesn’t seem to abate
but it may seem that the worst has past. However, 3 things have already occurred
in the month of July to indicate a trend that would seem to persist till the
near future.
1.
The world cup. Predictable or unpredictable? No one
can comfortably bet that they have foresight into the outcome of any of the
remaining matches, both in terms of score line or in terms of overall outcome. With
the Netherlands thrashing of the defending champions to the surprise inclusion
of Costa Rica and Colombia in the elimination stages, few would bet that the
host, brazil would be getting a football tutelage at the hands of the Germans
but that is why this world cup has in its right being coined the best one yet.
2.
The embers are approaching (ember month). And with
them the high crime rate, already stealing and robbery have been on the increase
and that can only be checkmated by the security forces who we have concluded in
our minds are ineffective. The missing girls may yet return and the bomb blast
may halt or reduce but the general security within our borders still is a
bother. Community policing however is a sign of hope. If it is successful in
Lagos hopefully it would be implemented nationwide and maybe we can start
feeling at home in our country.
3.
Hope is high. And why shouldn’t it. The 2nd
half gives a seemingly new start to everyone and the outlook is like the first
of January albeit without fun fare and parties or holidays. Most people would
like to look back and correct the mistakes of the first half or improve on it
if no mistakes were discovered, but the general consensus is one of optimism. That
seems to be the way to go even in the face of stiff opposition and harsh
criticism, optimism smolders the flame of hope and second or new chances as the
case may be.
So the second half is still in its infancy and a lot can
still happen. We are going to see a new world champion come the 12th
of July and it wont be brazil or spain or Nigeria, but it will be a glorious
final.
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