In a recent opinion piece published by Premium Times Nigeria, Festus Adedayo, a Nigerian journalist, uses the ancient wisdom of a maggots-loving bird, Chichidodo, to discuss the importance of personal responsibility. Adedayo notes that according to traditional Yoruba wisdom, no one should delegate personal tasks such as emptying one’s bowels to their closest acquaintance, not even their child. He argues that this wisdom still holds true today, and that personal responsibility is essential for individual and collective progress. Adedayo’s piece serves as a reminder of the enduring relevance of our ancestors’ teachings and the importance of taking ownership of our actions.
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