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When children are kidnapped and citizens live in fear, the question is no longer political—it becomes deeply personal.

Every parent wonders if their child will return home safely. Every student walks into school hoping education will not become a risk. Every hardworking citizen asks whether tomorrow will bring opportunity or tragedy.

The recent kidnapping of school children in Oyo is not just another headline. It is a painful reminder that behind every statistic are real lives, real families, and real dreams hanging in the balance.

At 50, I grew up hearing stories of Nigeria where communities felt safer, where hope seemed stronger, and where the future looked brighter. Today, I find myself asking a question that many ordinary Nigerians are afraid to voice:

Is there still hope for the common man?

Hope survives, but it is being tested. It is tested every time a child is taken from a classroom, every time a family sleeps with one eye open, and every time citizens are forced to choose between survival and dignity.

A nation should be known for the safety of its people, not the fears they carry. Our children deserve classrooms, not captivity. Our citizens deserve security, not anxiety. Our future deserves leadership, accountability, and collective action.

Nigeria is bleeding, but wounds can heal when people refuse to become indifferent. Silence cannot be our response. Empathy cannot end with social media posts. We must continue to demand a country where every child is safe, every life is valued, and every citizen can dream again.

The question remains: Is there still hope for the common man? Or will hope itself become another victim of our silence?

EnoughIsEnough ProtectOurChildren

On May 15, I had the privilege of giving the keynote speech at an event organized by Twenty-One Five Child Foundation in celebration of the International Day of the Boy Child. It was an opportunity to speak on the importance of raising boys with purpose, confidence, and good values.

Conversations like this remain important because the boy child also needs guidance, support, and mentorship to grow into a responsible and impactful adult.

I appreciate everyone who contributed to making the event a success. Together, we can continue to inspire and positively shape the next generation.

-Engr. Kayode Adamolekun

Life becomes more meaningful when we start to discover opportunities for adding value to others.

Everyone has something to give that could be of value to others; it could be a word of encouragement, a donation to a worthy cause or showing up in a time of need.

Your life becomes richer when you learn to see beyond yourself and live with a bigger picture that empowers you to be a solution in your own little space.

Start today, and you can make a difference in someone's life.

Engr. Kayode Adamolekun