In the realm of names lies a profound significance, extending beyond the mere arrangement of letters in rhythmic flow. Today, I wish to delve into a word HADAWAMAYAWA, a name that caught my attention while going through my father’s correspondence with Dr. Deji Oworu. Before we explore the essence of this name, allow me to acknowledge what I deem essential—a concept that carries immense value.
This concept revolves around the measurement of time, particularly the significance of a single second (1s). This one-second increment holds utmost importance for me. It is essential to education, physical attributes, and intellectual capabilities, in other words, what you are. My most precious possession is a second—the very second I exist in, the current second (cs). This invaluable gift, received from the future second (fs), instantaneously transforms into a past second (ps). As the future unfolds, it arrives as the subsequent second to the present moment I am experiencing. As I utter these words, a second has already slipped. This realization implies that I have spent the fleeting seconds thus far, conveying all that I have expressed until this very last one. It is currently 21 hours, 12 minutes, and 34 seconds on a Tuesday in February. However, in an instant, it becomes 21 hours, 13 minutes, and 12 seconds, signifying the transition of several future seconds (fs) into past seconds (ps).
Returning to the present:
Months have passed since I commenced this entry, and today, on May 28th, 2023, I find myself back here—currently in the future (in terms of months) compared to the era when I penned the preceding paragraph. This discovery remains eternally significant to me.
Now, let us explore the name HADAWAMAYAWA and its relevance. It serves as an acronym, representing Hourly Assignments, Daily Assignments, Weekly Assignments, Monthly Assignments, Yearly Assignments, and Work Accomplished. This acronym accentuates the value of each passing hour and, by extension, every fleeting second in connection with the eventual accomplishments we strive for. It presupposes that I must be intentional in how I utilize my time, especially the current second, which stands as my greatest asset. I would prefer to invest it in fulfilling my goals—the goals set by my past self. Thus, in doing so, I express gratitude to my current self, who lives in this very second, on behalf of my future self.
HADAWAMAYAWA and Nigeria’s Advancement:
HADAWAMAYAWA holds a profound meaning in Yoruba—it signifies someone or something that builds us up in an unbreakable community. When we expand the name to ELEDA-HADAWAMAYAWA, which was the actual name I glimpsed in my father’s correspondence, it becomes “Creator that builds us up in unbreakable community.” Now, let us envision #HADAWAMAYAWA as a catalyst for fostering genuine conversations about our aspirations as a nation—the final “WA” in HADAWAMAYAWA—and the means to achieve those aspirations—the “YA” in HADAWAMAYAWA. Through these conversations, we can delve into the intricate details of how to attain that last “WA,” encapsulated within the letters MA, WA, DA, and HA in HADAWAMAYAWA.
In the context of Nigeria’s progress, the need for national conversations becomes increasingly imperative. These dialogues should transcend political boundaries, tribal affiliations, and socio-economic differences. They should encompass all Nigerians, united in the pursuit of a brighter future for their beloved nation.
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture, where the collective aspirations and dreams of its citizens must be given a platform for expression. National conversations offer a powerful avenue for individuals from all walks of life to come together, engage in meaningful discourse, and forge a shared vision for the advancement of the nation. By transcending political boundaries, tribal affiliations, and socio-economic differences, these conversations can foster unity, understanding, and collaboration among Nigerians and the fulfillment of respective yearnings
The true essence of #HADAWAMAYAWA lies in its ability to ignite these real conversations, where the last “WA” signifies our ultimate goals for Nigeria’s progress. It compels us to address pressing issues and identify actionable solutions that can transform our nation’s trajectory. Whether it be in governance, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economy, or social cohesion, these conversations can act as a catalyst for positive change.
To achieve this, we must ensure that the conversations are inclusive and accessible to all. Every Nigerian voice matters, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or social status. By providing a platform for diverse perspectives, we can generate innovative ideas, challenge existing norms which have turned out to be an albatross for growth and unlock the collective wisdom of the nation.
National conversations should encourage active listening and respectful dialogue. They should create a safe space where differing viewpoints are welcomed, fostering an environment conducive to constructive debate and fruitful exchange of ideas. It is through this process that we can find common ground, bridge divides, and build a stronger foundation for Nigeria’s future.
Furthermore, these conversations should extend beyond mere talk. They should inspire concrete actions and commitments from both citizens and leaders alike. Each individual has a role to play in transforming aspirations into tangible outcomes. By emphasizing the value of Hourly Assignments, Daily Assignments, Weekly Assignments, Monthly Assignments, Yearly Assignments, and Work Accomplished—embodied in the acronym HADAWAMAYAWA—we instill a sense of responsibility and accountability in our pursuit of progress.
As we embark on this journey of national conversations, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges and complexities that lie ahead. We may encounter disagreements, differing priorities, and inherent systemic obstacles. However, by nurturing a culture of open-mindedness, empathy, and resilience, we can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger as a nation.
Let us embrace the spirit of ELEDA-HADAWAMAYAWA—the Creator that builds us up in an unbreakable community. Together, we can shape Nigeria’s destiny, laying the groundwork for a future that is inclusive, prosperous, and harmonious.
Let us harness the power of dialogue, collaboration, and collective action to transform our aspirations into reality. The fleeting seconds of each passing day must be spent wisely, dedicated to the advancement of our nation. HADAWAMAYAWA calls upon us to build a stronger, united, and brighter future for all Nigerians.
It is therefore my hope, that starting with one and other, extending to one group to the next, Nigerians can begin to have conversations that have immediate bearing on their livelihood and that should culminate in improved governance in all its ramifications.
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This is a very insightful perspective.Among other things, I love the fact that was established that the collection aspirations and dreams of citizens should be allowed to find expression. I think it is also imperative to note that national conversation should be held in an healthy manner. Protests and Violence had never solved any issue in the past…Good write up Sir
Apt. Society demands no less a think thank of ideas emanating from robust brainstorming of passionate intellectuals. The strength to channel ideas for implementation is another, however every seconds fail when man fail to posit his solutions per hour for inclusion. Let the debate start
Do you not think the debate (nay, conversations) has started with your comment?
This is a call to duty for every Nigerian to recognize the challenges ahead. This is indeed an insightful expression of the current Nigerian state. Let’s join hands, and ideas in this conversation to generate sustainable solutions to our ailing Nigerian state.
Thank you. It is “imperative”…
Wow…this is intriguing…we need this kind of dialogue as a nation that comprises all kinds of differences…deep!
This is succinctly what patriotism is and how it can be fostered and achieved not just in our mind, but also in our expression, actions and realizations. This challenges me to think again and re-examine what it means to be a Nigerian… I mean for me and anyone concerned for the progress of a nation what it means to be a “Citizen” and consciously and seriously a well-meaning one at that.
Absolutely sir. Being a citizen of a nation means that you’re concerned enough to lift a finger and expend even a second for her progress. Understanding the importance of its ultimate advancement. It’s a duty…
We have had national conversations in the past, but our leaders lack the political will to implement resolutions from national discuss. Since we still have the same crop of leadership, nothing might change in this new dispensation.
Enough past discusses with bare implementation! We keep hoping for the best!
I don’t agree. A nation comprises more than the leadership. In fact, the citizenry has more power and that’s where the leaders also belong. Leaders come and go. Nigerians remain. Now, President Buhari is back amongst us, with privileges of course. We must always be reminded that we owe it to ourselves and our nation to conscientiously work towards her development. The alternative is a place where the leaders become or continue to be reckless.
There is no better time than now to imbibe the HADAMAYAWA spirit in principle and in action, especially as we herald a new dawn in governance. If as individuals we are able to engender this principles in our lives it then can easily permeate to the larger society. Nice write up!
Absolutely. It’s important to imbibe the principles in our lives. Moreso, we don’t have eternity just like our forebears who are now gone from here never had eternity
This is a very creative write-up. A doubly meaningful acronym in and outside of itself lends an unanticipated depth to the article.
On national conversations, a noble call indeed. No doubt such conversations at national level had worked in some climes in the past. However, Nigeria being what she is leaves me little reason to believe that she’s capable of instantiating real and genuine progress via such a delicate mechanism as a national conversation. The multiplicity of voices captured in such polylogue also necessarily dilutes the quality of its resolutions as so many compromises have to be made in order to accommodate all the disparate voices whom you could be sure would think purely in terms of what would benefit “my constituency” or “my ethnicity” or “my region” or “my business interest” or “my clan” rather than in terms of what would benefit “my country”. A national conversation that would be fruitful and meaningful needs participants that are nationalistic in thinking otherwise there’s little commonality that drives the desires of its representative discussants.
Like someone rightly pointed out, we’ve had such a national conversation in the past and these were some of the issues that effectively killed its spirit. And I’m not sure we’ve exactly evolved enough to do better than that.
National conversation is a beautiful idea and a potent weapon for charting the course of progress in a multipolar polity. But its potency lies in the hand of those wielding it.
Thank you for your comment. Indeed, I would admit that with the article and comments that follow, the conversations have started. The question is, what and how and not when.
Also, permit me to react to your final words. It’ll be foolhardy to expect the same people who have brought the nation to where she is to do otherwise better if trusted with the #nationalconversations
Very inspiring and educative. A means of unifying a nation that is at the verge of disintegration and total collapse. God bless the writer.
Well written! We cannot overemphasize the importance of honest communication as one of the most important tools for nation building.
Thanks for this prompt reminder Lakunle.
Thank you sir
Very incisive and gives one reason for deep thought . May this new era bring progress for Nigeria, Amen
Amen
This is a very deep, brilliant write up….
This is a highly radical proposition, and that the idea sprouted from the writings of your father proves that “like father, like son.”
I will greatly love to be a part of this worthy idea – Hourly Assignments, Daily Assignments, Weekly Assignments, Monthly Assignments, Yearly Assignments, Work Accomplished. This is an idea that I already strive to live, because I have a time-table of monthly, yearly, semi-yearly, and so on assignments that I try to live by on my own.
Thanks a trillion for giving me the opportunity to live it along with your proposition.
Thank you for this ‘refocusment ‘ in general for the Nigerian community as a whole; I strongly commend your positivity, to an eroding perspective on how to manage collectivity in solving a nations problem. There is no doubt that your unique ideas so forth tendered , if implemented even by a fractional degree would yield progressive developments in areas of discuss that had eluded Nigeria our motherland; Kudos Lakunlescrews, you are really ‘a son of the soil’.
Thank you for your words. We are grateful.
Thank you 🙏 I totally agree