By Nneka Okumazie
Money is king, but it mustn’t always rule and it could be the line separating lawful countries and lawless countries.
Is there a possibility that the situation in some developing countries is hopeless? Is it possible that a few politicians know?
The dominant economic system in the world is capitalism. This system, for some countries, had led to progress, while for others, it has led to ruin. There are nations where everyone is looking for money for survival, comfort and for the sake of it, not money as a tool for true progress.
Businesses, projects, etc. to a good extent should have parts dedicated directly to the progress of that country. Others should bear indirect importance.
However, in any country, where businesses or projects bear no direct or indirect contribution to progress, such that it is just for survival or for a profit of no beneficial purpose, the country will be motionless.
There are lots of these kinds of countries where everyone hates government, but no government is more powerful than the system it operates. Most nations are weakened by a system, a collective sightlessness and a lack of courage.
What is the use of so many businesses if they cannot fashion out how to lead their country to progress, beyond just importing to sell things made elsewhere?
What is the value of business education if the knowledge provided cannot coordinate adjustments?
The purpose must not always be capital. The end result must not always be money. There should be designs for long term endeavours with people who would be ready to go with it for the good of their nation.
People of knowledge and potential are abundant in every country, but it is one thing to be smart, it is another thing to be smart and courageous for new paths for progress, and it is something more, to be smart and for that smartness to be ready.
There are many learned people who seem to be doing fine, but whatever they know or can do is not ready – in what it takes to make a difference or bring good change.
Therefore, for many, the perks of where they are are enough, but they have careers that can never take aim – at risk of losing everything – towards real development.
[1 Samuel 17:33, But Saul replied, “You can’t go fight this Philistine. You’re just a youth, and he’s been a warrior since he was young.”]
