Collette C. Mbamalu

Nigeria is currently on the brink of obvious division. However, just before we conclude generally on the fate of Nigeria, we want to give us an opportunity to have our voices heard once more, to vent and share our thoughts, or our deep wounds as a child, a youth or an elder. Alongside, we shall bring to the lights once more, our long forgotten victories, timeless beliefs and pledges to care for one another; to go beyond religious and tribal walls with sober reflections on death and love. If Death is an experience we all share and is a shared belief that has no religious or tribal favoritisms, then, on the reverse, Love is our only escape or recovery option that shares the same attribute as death....with love, we can withstand, or prevent all types of death by hate, war, violence, diseases, trauma, poverty, insecurity, or illiteracy. It will enable us bear through our unavoidable shared losses. These two entities - are a parallel wisdom and a reminder that we are one human family who simply grew into a vast nation. This growth is inevitable and should be welcomed. Let us protect our family name. Nigeria!!! The WEPON Conference invites you to the table - Nigerians from home and in Diaspora, to hear what has not been said, no matter how unbearable, and also do what hasn't been done, even if it's impossible.