Today, as I enjoy breakfast in Barcelona, I find myself reflecting on something essential yet painfully lacking back home: stable power. Here, breakfast is complimentary, and the accommodation is relatively affordable. One reason? Regular electricity. The power supply here is so dependable that it underpins everything: economic activity, social structures, and even political stability.
Imagine Nigeria solving its power problem—so many of our other issues would be more manageable. Stable power isn’t just about lighting homes; it’s the backbone of a thriving society. Electricity keeps trains running, powers lifts, enables seamless payment systems, and improves service delivery. It’s no wonder that wherever you go here, people work efficiently, and their systems operate smoothly.
We’re sitting on an energy goldmine in Nigeria. Gas flaring continues in the Niger Delta, wasting a resource that could be harnessed to power our nation. That gas could drive turbines, power homes, and fuel industries. There’s something deeply frustrating about seeing such an abundance of resources but watching them go to waste while we struggle to keep the lights on. Electricity is essentially the rate of doing work—when we fix power, we’ll have the capacity to drive development, solve corruption issues, and change attitudes to work.
Another thing I’ve observed here in Barcelona is people’s professionalism. No matter the job, people take their work seriously and approach it with courtesy. Out of all the people I’ve encountered here, only a handful have shown signs of frustration or poor service. This speaks to the environment that stable infrastructure fosters. It allows people to engage in their work with dignity, knowing they are part of a functioning system.
This experience has made me think about the kind of society we’re building for our children and grandchildren. Home is home, and while there is plenty here to appreciate, my heart remains with Nigeria. Imagine if we could provide our people with this level of stability. We’d be building a nation where our descendants would be proud to belong.
On that note, I’d like to remind you of an upcoming opportunity: my conference on Becoming a Person of Influence on the 8th and 9th of November. It’s an online event that you won’t want to miss. Send a message to +234 80 2121 9262 to register. Let’s work together toward a brighter, more empowered Nigeria.
God bless you
