Nigeria, May 14 -- "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Galatians 6:7).

The above scripture is a key concept in Christian theology, which emphasizes the principle that our actions, be they good and be they bad, will have consequences. Another word for it is "payback" time! As you lay your bed, the English would say! Does this key Christian concept also apply to states, countries, and nations? I think it does - and this is where a country like Nigeria will run into problems because we are a people who do not believe that actions have, or should have, consequences. Here, we eat our cake and have it; we cut corners and engage in a fire brigade approach to serious issues. To quote Freder...