Are We Genuinely Happy With The State Of This Nation? – Actress Rita Edochie Quizzes Nigerians Celebrating New Month Amid Insecurity Crisis 

Nollywood veteran Rita Edochie has expressed her view on the numerous new month messages amid the insecurity crisis that have plagued several regions In Nigeria.

In a recent Instagram post, the actress noted that she has received several new month messages, however, she would love to know if people are indeed happy with the state of the nation.

She urged Nigerians to ponder on the abducted children and teachers, in addition to the rate of poverty-stricken families across Nigeria, stressing that thinking about this does not give any room for unnecessary celebrations.

She further bemoaned the state of insecurity, hunger, poverty, the poor healthcare system and the poor economy, in addition to the unstable power supply amongst several issues ravaging Nigeria.

Rita Edochie stated that there is nothing to celebrate about being a Nigerian. She acknowledged the goodwill messages sent to her, while praying that things change for the better.

She wrote:

"HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS AND TEXT MESSAGES SAYING “ HAPPY NEW MONTH .”

I HAVE ONE SIMPLE AND REALISTIC QUESTION :

ARE WE REALLY HAPPY IN THE NIGERIA OF TODAY?

YES , I AM ALIVE , AND I AM GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE . BUT BEYOND THAT , ARE WE GENUINELY HAPPY WITH THE STATE OF THIS NATION ? ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BE CELEBRATING AMIDST THE UGLY REALITIES STARING US IN THE FACE EVERY SINGLE DAY ?

THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND TEACHERS WHO HAVE BEEN ABDUCTED AND ARE STILL BEING HELD CAPTIVE IN THE BUSH . ARE THEY HAPPY THIS NEW MONTH ? HOW WAS THEIR MAY ? HOW WILL THEIR JUNE BE ?

THINK ABOUT THE MILLIONS OF UNEMPLOYED NIGERIANS WHO WAKE UP EVERY DAY WITHOUT HOPE OF WHERE THE NEXT MEAL WILL COME FROM .

THINK ABOUT THE INSECURITY , THE HUNGER , THE POVERTY , THE FAILING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM , AND THE WORSENING ECONOMY .

THESE DAYS , IF YOU FALL SERIOUSLY SICK IN THIS COUNTRY , UNLESS GOD’S GRACE IS UPON YOU , IT CAN FEEL LIKE A DEATH SENTENCE . QUALITY MEDICAL CARE IS A LUXURY THAT MANY CAN NO LONGER AFFORD

WHAT ABOUT ELECTRICITY IN THE COUNTRY ? COMPLETELY ZERO .

HERE IN ANAMBRA , IN ONITSHA TO BE PRECISE , NO LIGHT , PIPE BORN WATER IS AN ISSUE WHICH IS A PART OF THEIR FAILED PROMISES .

TO FUEL MY CAR FOR DAILY MOBILITY IS A BIG CHALLENGE NOT TO TALK OF MY GENERATORS DUE TO THE INCESSANT HIKE FUEL PRICES

YET , MY PHONE KEEPS RINGING WITH PEOPLE WISHING ME A “ HAPPY NEW MONTH .”

MY QUESTION REMAINS :

WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE HAPPY ABOUT ?

THE TRUTH IS THAT MANY NIGERIANS ARE NOT CELEBRATING ; THEY ARE JUST SURVIVING 😢

SO WHILE I APPRECIATE THE GOODWILL BEHIND THE

MESSAGES, I PRAY THAT ONE DAY WE WILL HAVE GENUINE

REASONS TO CELEBRATE AS A PEOPLE NOT JUST BECAUSE

A NEW MONTH HAS ARRIVED, BUT BECAUSE OUR LIVES,

OUR NATION, AND OUR FUTURE ARE TRULY GETTING

BETTER.

GREETINGS GREAT LOVERS OF RITA EDOCHE

MAY THIS JUNE TAKE RECORD OF THE HOPEFUL RELEASE

OF OUR INNOCENT ABDUCTED CHILDREN AMEN."

Rita Edochie's message comes amid the recent abduction of teachers, students and some parents in Oyo State.

The tragic incident was further compounded by the gruesome slaughter of a teacher.