Africa Must Reject Narrative Of Being Second Fiddle Continent — NIPR President

The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku says the African continent must not accept the narrative of being a second fiddle in global affairs, noting that the 54-nation continent is blessed with human and material resources to play leadership role at the global stage.

Speaking at a virtual engagement session on Saturday titled, “Glocalization of African Peace and Security Strategies – Laying the Foundation” organised by the African Union Sixth Region Global, Dr. Neliaku emphasised that though Africa has been hurt, it should adopt love instead of revenge.

“We must never accept that we are second fiddle to anybody. This is the best continent on earth. This is the best creation of God. This is where everything started and where everything will be concluded. So we have a continent that is second to none in the world. We must not succumb to that wrong narrative, as if we are beggars”, the NIPR boss stressed.

Dr. Neliaku further urged that Africa should not be like that prince who walks on feet while the servant rides on horse, insisting that time has come for Africa to take its rightful place but with love.

According to him, Africa must wear the personality of love to get healing for the hurt of the past.

“It is not revenge that heals hurt, it is love that overcomes hurt. It is one message that I will want to leave us with. In whatever we are doing, love will always conquer”, he stated.

Also in his remarks, the Deputy Secretary General, Director for Peace & Security African Union Sixth Region, Ladi Thompson, said it is important to build on the foundation laid by the forefathers of the African continent, which he said will require sacrifice and money so that no black child will be discriminated against.