14 yrs away but i still visit every yr. The people are great and way too welcoming but the country's really lacking information becos its leaders and media feed the public with the stupidity of America which the public aspires to practice. We've lost our morals and have become uncomfortable in our skin. Out here it is an everyday struggle to be Nigerian as our reputation is totally damaged.
Nigeria will continue to be as it is until its inhabitants get up and do something about it. The country needs more information about the truth of our history and how it was stolen from us, re-written by foreigners and yet we worship the same people that killed us. Its even sad how another nation's language was forced upon us yet we value it more than our native tongue. You'd never see an American dissing his fellow man for not knowing how to speak Yoruba, but you can catch a Nigerian dissing anotha Nigerian for not knowing how to speak or use Phoné. Our mentality is still 150 yrs back because we choose to let our families and ancestral ways to always decide our path. The only thing pushing revolutionary actions now in Nigeria is Social Media but its not for the better. Now everybody wants to be a celebrity. Being a nurse or something that actually contributes to society is not kool anymore. Kim K and all the other media sluts are now the women that kids of this generation idolize. Look at the current state of marriages in Nigeria. Its all about the goodies now, no longer brains. everybody wants Big Nyash, A Six pack, A Hot Selfie, a muscular guy etc
Education is power but Self-Education is wiser. Pick up a book that teaches you a new skill and teaches you how to garner the knowledge to Excel and exceed those harsh circumstances of life. Nigerians are highly intelligent individuals with little opportunities but when given, we perform excellently.
I love Nigeria but I hate my Passport (especially cos it costs more than a Foreign Passport yet we are still a 3rd world country).
Have a nice day y'all
Posted: at 24-03-2014 04:52 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie |
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