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When Oyibo developed the first car, he was faced with the problem of being beaten by rain, snow, and sun while in transit. Consequently he came up with an idea: building a car with a body and roof.
He was yet confronted with the problem of protecting himself in case of accidents. To solve this problem he developed the seatbelt.
He later realised that during an accident, the seatbelt could stop one from falling out of the vehicle but could not prevent vital organs like the heart from being injured by certain objects like the steering. To solve that problem they came up with an airbag.
To minimise cars colliding with other cars, they came up with road signs, traffic lights, traffic police, driving license, etc. Today there are the traffic cameras that check speed limits.
Through teamwork and problem-solving acumen, the car Oyibo developed in 1885 has undergone massive transformation or evolution today. Interestingly, the major raw materials used in producing these cars are gotten from Africa.
Oyibo does not wish problems away. He does not run away from them. He even expects them. He confronts his problems with research and teamwork. The more problems he solves, the stronger, richer, and more intelligent he becomes.
But among our own African people, especially since the postcolonial times, problems are wished away. “It is not my portion” is our anthem. When they eventually realise that problem is everyone’s portion, they begin to run from one religious man or woman to the other to resolve them miraculously.
When they realise that it is too late, they begin to blame either their ancestors, spirits, their relatives, or village people. This is how Nigeria topped the list as the second most religious people on earth.
A religious society that lacks the knowledge of problem-solving and teamwork cannot but be naive, backward, and godless.
