Forum members have been congratulating Professor Toyin Falola for another high profile award. The awards keep coming. Who is this Professor Toyin Falola, if I may ask?
I am aware that he is a distinguished Professor of History in an Ivy League University in the USA. I am also aware that he has written over a hundred widely acclaimed books, scholarly articles, etc, including poetry. He is on the faculties of many World class Universities and chairs many distinguished organizations Worldwide, and so what?
How many chieftaincy titles does he have? During anniversaries of his birth, marriage, etc, I do not recall seeing and/or hearing congratulatory messages to him by "well wishers" on Nigerian newspapers, television and radio stations.
He does not even have a "National Honour Award" like the Nollywood comedian, "Aki" of the "Aki and Paw-paw" fame. No Street in Abuja have been named after him, soon, a major street in Abuja would be named after the late Boko Haram leader.
He was not even nominated in the last ministerial nomination, even if he was, I am sure he would not have been able to mobilize "Ghana must go" bags to the Senate chamber for his "clearance".
How many times has he dined with his country's President? Something Niger Delta militants do on daily basis. The Boko Haram people will soon be invited.
Does he have the clout to introduce me to someone who will give me a note to someone who will phone my state governor, Chief, Dr., Sir, Owelle, etc, Rochas Okorocha,(JP) to appoint me his Special Adviser on Poetry Matters? I hear there is a Special Adviser on Comedy or something that sounds similar.
Does he……..? Abeg make I hear something jare! Right now I feel like joining Boko Haram.
------- Chidi
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