Beginning with an apology for the header picture because I have so much respect for General Buhari; not because he is a presidential candidate, but because he is 72. We have allowed ourselves to be carried away with political frenzy and have forgotten easily that this man, aside being a former head of state, is old enough to father most of us that call his name anyhow.

 The header picture is just a perfect illustration of how this whole certificate issue has been blown out of proportion. There is even a “Park, Buhari Pull Over” video. #Sigh.

Now back to the topic, electronic documents were probably non existent at General Buhari’s time, but his experience today is a lesson for every digital age individual. I have written about what every graduate must do long before this whole drama began. (Check blog archive and find “Things Every Graduate Must Do”).

As a graduate of this time and dispensation, if you cannot scan your credentials and save them In your email or any inbox, then you can be likened to someone who rubs Vaseline on an unbathed body.

Gone are the days when you laminate them because fire can lick that plastic off your papers. Saving your credentials electronically may not be an eternal solution, but believe me, it is the best we have for now, especially if you have a political ambition.

Finally, I tried not to get religious but cannot help it. The Holy Book teaches us to honor our father and our mother and it shall be well with us. And we wonder what is wrong with our nation. Keep insulting every politician that is older than you or old enough to be your father. A country that has no respect for authority or the elderly does not deserve good leadership. Period!!!