23/12/2023
*At the point of death, a renowned civil servant, Tom Smith called his children and after praying for them, advised them to follow his footsteps so that they can have their peace of mind in life.*
*The elderst child, Elizabeth, a graduate, looked at the other siblings and yelled, "Daddy, its unfortunate you are dying without a penny in your bank account. It is a pity you're leaving us the same wretched life you lived. Personally, I can't emulate you, she continued. Other fathers in the neighbourhood that you tag as being corrupt, thieves of public funds left houses and properties for their children; See the kind of comfortable life they live and the schools they attend. You're dying after 35 years of public service with just one rickety car. The only honour u have in this room is the citation of an award you won as the best Public Service Accountant when we were not even born; Even this house we live in is a rented apartment, sorry, I can't emulate you. You're dying of a common disease and we can't even fly you outside the country like the others do. How can we cater for our mum and the little ones by living like you did in this part of the world..How? Daddy please let's chart our own course, let's paddle our own canoe"*
Few days later, their father gave up the spirit.
*Three years after, Elizabeth finished her Masters Degree. She applied for a job and went for an interview in a multinational company.*
*The interview panel had already penciled down a candidate for the highly coveted post but wanted to complete the formality of interviewing all applicants on the list.*
*As soon as Elizabeth sat before the interview panel, the Chairman of the committee looked through her CV, nodded and asked,*
*"Hi Miss Smith, tell us a bit about yourself" and Elizabeth replied, "I am Elizabeth Smith. My Dad, the late Tom Smith was the Regional Head accountant of the National Insurance, and also served as Administrator of Public Health for many yesrs...." But the Chairman cu
