OPINION: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
By Ustaz Wol
Many young men from Aweil came to Juba in search of education, Jobs, and a brighter future, but many have returned in coffins...This is a sad reality.
What is the problem? This is a question we should be asking ourselves as Aweilians. I have seen breadwinners taken back home in coffins. Yes, I have seen fresh graduates taken back home in coffins. Yes, I have seen the only son of their parents taken back home in coffins. Yes, I have seen youth with promising futures taken back home in coffins, and so many young girls buried here in Juba. So what is the problem?
In my opinion and some of the investigation's details, I have, I would say some of the problems are;
1. The " FRIENDS". Many of these tragedies happen due to the circles and friends we choose, because they set up each other, especially those from other states. Our young men need to be careful about the friendships they form, whether around drinking in bars or in relationships. It’s important to be careful because, as the Bible says in Luke 21:16, 'It tells us that you will be betrayed even by friends, and they will put some of you to death."
2. The "UNIVERSITY" Some of the students with tough challenges who have studied in Aweil do come to Juba for studies...When they arrive in Juba, they face financial difficulties, for fees, daily living, accommodations, isolation, and psychological stress from feeling like they don't belong and deserve to study...Because of these challenges, some fall seriously ill, lose focus, or sadly, are involved in accidents or robbed because they often walk long distances to find dinner.
3. The "JOBS" Some of the intellectuals come to Job with a hope of getting Jobs, but in most cases, you get frustrated by your own people, deliberatly denying to get a job, blocking from opportunties, in the process some lighthearted feel betrayal which can cause trauma and significant suffering, which may frustrate someone to get into heavy drinking and recklessnes, which may later lead to death.
There are other issues too, but I believe it’s important to address these matters first,
In conclusion, I urge the government to prioritise the development of Northern Bahr El Ghazal University. I also appeal to our young brothers and sisters to be cautious about the friends they choose. Lastly, let’s support one another in finding jobs instead of blocking opportunities or gossiping about each other unnecessarily.
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