Sam is Back Home
Sam, my younger son, in back in Nigeria from South Africa. He departed early because I told him about the recent crisis for the Omicron virus. Another friend had too. So it was on Saturday evening that he began to explore flights.
He took the first one that was available on late Sunday. With 100’s of others, all eager to get out, he lined up for the Sunday night departure. He said he felt bad for the South African government, getting their testing in order, to be given this response. Nevertheless he was eager to get going.
They didn’t leave until 2 Monday morning. He arrived back in Lagos and in his apartment by late morning. Monday’s and Tuesday’s meetings in South Africa were delayed until a future date.
Chinaku, my first son, went back two weeks ago. He lit a candle at church, as I reported. Here’s the picture, opening with a scene of the church.
Beth is Traveling
Beth, my middle child, is also traveling. She is going to Stockholm on Tuesday. Her company has three people presenting papers.
The company, Obseva, decided they wanted doctors around to lend an appropriate atmosphere! So she is representing them.
The East in Disarray
According to both sons in Nigeria, the East, that is the region that was Biafra, is in disarray. Buhari, our President, has done nothing to mitigate the effects. In fact I would say he has exacerbated the confusion.
He has sent troops without sufficient manpower to overcome the disturbances. Then when they are not strong enough, they are pulled back.
From Boko Haram’s jihadist insurgency in the north, to the escalating conflict between farmers and pastoralists, a growing piracy crisis in the Gulf of Guinea and the newly emboldened Igbo secessionists, Nigeria – under the presidency of the retired army general Muhammadu Buhari since 2015 – is facing a mounting sense of crisis as elections approach in 2023.
These already existing problems stem from others. The rising rate of poverty, violent crime, and corruption leave one wondering if the current government is struggling and can indeed manage to keep Nigeria together.
Kidnappings in East
The rate of kidnappings in the East is rising. No one is safe from these raids. I’m happy that we are not going now and relieved to be spending the time here!
The Son of the House, Cheluchi’s book
It’s too soon after the disturbances in the East. And I would be an obvious target for kidnappers!
Book Review
Cheluchi’s book, The Son of the House, has a story of two women who are kidnapped and tell stories to each other.
There are fascinating details in their stories. I won’t give it away!
I do recommend it for you.
