Imagine you are so pleased with yourself trying to take a photograph of the scene over the Sahara Desert through the window during a commercial flight inbound to an African country; such thought could only have arisen in an atmosphere devoid of anxiety over a possible impending crash.

Talking about air transportation, it is ever a wonder to many how aircrafts are suspended in space, at such very high altitudes while moving to far-flung places in record time.
Largely, flying is a pleasant experience but could be an unpredictable one.
Traveling by air is a phenomenon that plays itself out on a daily basis as thousands of flights crisscross the globe.

It is Mans victory over gravity but the progenitors of this phenomenon have laid down the strict rules that all practitioners must abide with since they will not want to tempt nature too far! Even at that, things may still go wrong.

Lately, what can we say about the local aviation industry in a few African countries, going by that shaky industry? Is the industry playing Russian roulette with passengers? Indeed quite a record was made as passengers lost their lives between 2005 and 2006 within the continent.

The experience has been that after such unavoidable wastes, the authorities quickly advise the families of the departed ones to seek solace in God. It is interesting to say that many black African nations have perfected calling Gods name in vain for too long. We know what we ought to do. We know what we ought not to do. If we are not getting results, it is simply our fault. We are just not playing our own part. We simply have to be fair and share His love in the most practical sense of it.

We have created growing monsters that have established foot-hold in many spheres of our life for lack of focus and vision that could benefit the human race and us.
We threaten, maim and even exterminate those who are courageous enough to sacrifice - to chart a visionary course that will take us out of the woods.
We need to find a way to empower such selfless people.

It simply a matter of common sense. You will eventually reap what you sow.
For those who have the power to make things happen, they should for once pause and try to make concerted efforts to avoid such wastes especially of human lives.

Muyiwa Osifuye is a photographer based in Africa. He works within the thematic, documentary and commercial modes. (catch a glimpse of his limited edition works at http://www.pictures-of-nigeria.com) His documentary works explore the rich cultural heritage of his country, Nigeria. Major international exhibitions and events continually show his thematic works which address cogent issues that he feels are necessary for a global understanding. He is a regular columnist in a prominent Nigerian newspaper and a budding writer; sharing his thoughts and perception about humanity as a whole.