The essence of intervention is not to shield the systemic failure but to indemnify the citizen from unnecessary losses, while using the incident as a case to fix the ailing system. Commendation of the intervention need not create the impression that this will be a going concern.
Holding institutions of state to account can either be done with the expression of discontent to create awareness and public condemnation with peaceful rallies followed up with an advocacy that monitors the implementation of the recommendations or via legislative intervention.
We very much know the legislative intervention rarely gets triggered without political will and demonstration of discontent alone however dramatic & emotionally driven, won’t cut it especially if it involves the demonization of persons without a follow up strategy.
We the people must always avoid a getting plunged into a state of Mutually Assured Destruction, which actually favors any rulership with no empathy for human lives. Not everyone enjoys being the champion of practical help (Micheal Jordan of intervention) without aids.
Majority of the noise makers in our clime enjoy foreign funding for every emotional outburst & this shouldn’t be mistaken led for care of the masses. It is mostly business. This is why Govt most times check to see the background of those challenging them. A change is needed.
We can’t afford to become the demons we fight. The spirit of altruism still exists in us and can only be encouraged with the galvanization of collective responsibility. Nigeria belongs to all of us. We need to raise the bar & show maturity for all our children’s sakes.
Fixing any system would require a responsibly competent leadership which we do not have at the moment thus the need for a bridge of timely intervention. The efforts of the collaboration of CSOs have been commendable thus far against all odds & more synergy is expected.
Blaming authorities won’t heal those impacted by their unconscionable negligence. If we can prevent such incidences, it would go a long way to reduce casualties. How we view our past shapes our future & it’s best to re-read our history before concluding on re-writing same. 
Many years ago some of us would remember organizations using the pictures of emaciated children to raise funds for Somalia and one would ask what such organizations were waiting for before things got that bad. It may make business sense to wait for the flies (allow chaos reign).
Most people are so despondent they wish for a horrendous dystopia, that could reshuffle the stack of cards they call life, just maybe a better lot can be dealt. But the humans amongst us must protect the vulnerable in society (all of us) & take responsibility. 2023 is here! 🇳🇬
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