It feels like butterflies in my belly. My long-awaited dream has finally come to pass, and I am now the number one citizen of Nigeria. I will no longer be called Prof. Jamimah John, but Her Excellency. Being the first female president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is all I ever wanted, and here I am.

I now have the power to control whatever I want with ease, just with a word. I get everything I want without stress. Look at how engineers work tirelessly, even losing sleep, to ensure the road is in good condition before my arrival.

I was living my comfortable life until one day, I received an invitation to a meeting at NIPSS in Plateau State, a place I had never been to before. My convoy went ahead to clear the road. As I stepped out of my car, which was opened by one of my security personnel, I heard a voice say, "If you do good, you do it for yourself. If you do bad, you do it for yourself. You came with nothing, and you will leave with nothing."

I turned to see who was speaking, and to my surprise, it was a mad man. I thought to myself, "What nonsense is this? Why is he saying this to me? How did he even get here?" But his words lingered in my mind, leaving a haunting feeling that I couldn't shake off. It was as if he had revealed a truth that I couldn't ignore.

As I stood there, frozen in thought, the mad man's words echoed in my mind. I felt a pang in my heart, a sense of conviction that I had never felt before. I realized that all my life, I had been chasing power and wealth, thinking that they would bring me happiness and fulfillment. But now, I was faced with the harsh reality that true happiness comes from within.

I looked around me, at the convoy of cars, the security personnel, and the engineers who had worked tirelessly to clear the road. I saw the faces of my people, the ones I had sworn to serve and protect. And I knew that I had a responsibility to make a difference in their lives.

I took a deep breath and began to walk towards the mad man. My security personnel tried to stop me, but I waved them off. I reached out to the mad man and took his hand in mine.

"Thank you," I said, my voice trembling with emotion. "Thank you for opening my eyes. I realize now that true greatness is not about power or wealth, but about making a difference in the lives of others."

The mad man looked at me with a smile, a glint in his eye. "You are welcome, my daughter," he said. "Remember, the flour is slippery. But with every step, you can choose to make a difference."

I nodded, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that my journey as the first female president of Nigeria would not be easy, but I was ready to make a difference. I was ready to serve my people, to listen to their voices, and to make a positive impact in their lives.

As I walked away from the mad man, I felt a sense of purpose that I had never felt before. I knew that I would carry his words with me always, and that they would guide me in my journey as a leader and as a human being.

As I walked away from the mad man, I felt a sense of purpose and determination that I had never felt before. I was ready to make a difference, to serve my people, and to leave a lasting legacy.

But as I approached my car, I felt a sudden jolt. I looked around, confused, and that's when I realized that everything was different. The convoy was gone, the engineers were nowhere to be seen, and the mad man was nowhere in sight.

I looked down at my hands, and they were no longer the hands of a president. They were my own hands, familiar and ordinary.

I looked around again, and that's when I saw my bedroom. I was lying on my bed, surrounded by familiar walls and furniture.

It was all just a dream.

I sat up, feeling a mix of emotions. Disappointment, relief, and a hint of sadness.

It was just a dream, but it felt so real. The mad man's words still lingered in my mind, and I knew that I would carry them with me for a long time.

I got out of bed, feeling a sense of purpose and determination that I had never felt before. I knew that I had a responsibility to make a difference, even if it wasn't as the president.

I began to get ready for my day, feeling a sense of hope and renewal. It was just a dream, but it had changed me in ways that I never thought possible.

~Mashak Rinret & DidiX~