The former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has made a public call for people to have more children, emphasizing his belief that large families are crucial to tackling various social and economic challenges. He also criticized the middle class for reducing fertility rates, which he believes has reached unsustainable levels. He took to his Facebook page to express his thoughts on why having more children should be a priority in today's society.
In his post, Osita Chidoka pointed out that the middle class has become increasingly selfish in their approach to procreation. He attributed this selfishness to a growing reluctance to have large families, largely hidden behind the ongoing issues related to the cost of living. He argued that these challenges should not deter people from raising more children, as he believes the presence of siblings makes it easier to navigate life's hardships.
He wrote in his post: “Nwanne na nwanne…..brothers time. Young people should have more children. Siblings make life’s challenges easier to manage. I speak as a witness. The middle class is increasingly becoming more selfish, reducing fertility to unsustainable levels and hiding under costs. We need more trained manpower and should not allow the growing skewing of untrained manpower.”
Osita's message highlights the importance of family unity and its potential to ease the struggles of daily life. He also urged young people to reconsider their approach to family planning, advocating for an increase in the population of trained individuals to ensure a balanced workforce in the future. His remarks resonate with a larger conversation about the balance between economic factors and societal responsibilities in shaping family structures.
