The reset button, By Wole Olaoye

Wole Olaoye’s column, titled 'The reset button,' utilizes a metaphorical narrative to discuss societal conduct and governance. The piece opens with a quote from Lao Tzu regarding incremental progress before transitioning into a dialogue between a police officer and a citizen regarding public urination, highlighting a disconnect in the interpretation of public infrastructure and civic responsibility.

By juxtaposing the philosophical concept of removing a mountain with the mundane enforcement of public sanitation laws, the author suggests a need for a fundamental shift in national behavior or policy. The text serves as a commentary on the necessity of addressing small, systemic issues to achieve broader societal reform.