WAWA ABA
“Hardiness”
Symbol of Hardiness
Wawa is a type of tropical rainforest tree of immerse economic importance. It is therefore likened to a potentially successful person, venture or event. Aba refers to the seed of the Wawa tree. This is also likened to the difficulties and problems which are associated with life.
Background
The wawa seed has a very hard outer covering. This tough shell is however broken by the tender germinating seedling. The tree later defies the vagaries of the tropical weather and grows to become a big economic tree whose contribution to the growth of nations cannot be under estimated. It is a fact that a strong sense of purpose is not overcome or hindered by obstacles.
Moral Value
This symbol reminds people that challenges and difficulties are inevitable in life. It therefore encourages perseverance even in the face of difficulties. The symbol teaches people that it takes an individual with a high tenacity of purpose to withstand adverse conditions of life’s odds, to succeed.
This is a symbol of hardiness, toughness.