Advantages Of Being A Nigerian

Date: 05-03-2010 3:27 pm (14 years ago) | Author: Teeco Designer
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- at 5-03-2010 03:27 PM (14 years ago)
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Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems


Do you have anymore? No hating please


Posted: at 5-03-2010 03:27 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- spekay at 7-03-2010 01:53 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:
6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems[/b]

Do you have anymore? No hating please

Na  true ma brother . 
Don't we  even celebrate our Ignorance ?

Posted: at 7-03-2010 01:53 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- irule at 7-03-2010 04:29 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: spekay on  7-03-2010 01:53 PM
Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:
6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems[/b]

Do you have anymore? No hating please

Na  true ma brother . 
Don't we  even celebrate our Ignorance ?
lol Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 7-03-2010 04:29 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 7-03-2010 10:56 PM (14 years ago)
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ok i have one more positive

Nigerians in general have  NO inferiority complex   perhaps superiority complex  <grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhh !!!> especially in the outside world , because even when we are wrong we don't admit eazily and this is one possible reason we haven/t grown as fast as expected as it takes humility and recognition of our limitations to get access to necessary help.    but even that superiority complex might be   dying a slow death now .  as a myriad of national issues are making us come to face reality and perhaps bury the ego  we seem to carry so high. 

Honestly I do opine that  if the Lot we are going thru  now do not sink us it can only take us to greater heights
For sunshine and calm will follow the Storm !

Posted: at 7-03-2010 10:56 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 7-03-2010 11:46 PM (14 years ago)
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http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/all_current_exhibitions/kingdom_of_ife/kingdom_of_ife_video/ife_uncovered.aspx


showcasing Africa is another thing to be proud of as a Nigerian

Posted: at 7-03-2010 11:46 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- megafather1 at 8-03-2010 06:56 AM (14 years ago)
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so we still hav ppl wid sense in this NP.this is a true talk, i support u guys.
Posted: at 8-03-2010 06:56 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 8-03-2010 08:14 AM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: megafather1 on  8-03-2010 06:56 AM
so we still hav ppl wid sense in this NP.this is a true talk, i support u guys.

thank you Mega  - i agree with U 

All is not Lost .  There are plenty of Good nigerians comparable with the Loud heartless few . 
For the sake of a few worthy ones God would have saved Sodom and Gomorrah . .

To make Nigeria good again it starts with U   What are u Ready to offer  .  YOuR Integrity .  your patriotism? Your Truth  .  Each and every  one person doing what is right can make a whole lot of difference. it starts with u. 

Posted: at 8-03-2010 08:14 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- teeco at 8-03-2010 08:46 AM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: megafather1 on  8-03-2010 06:56 AM
so we still hav ppl wid sense in this NP.this is a true talk, i support u guys.

yes Mr mega you guys should think about this matter Smiley

Posted: at 8-03-2010 08:46 AM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ejibond at 8-03-2010 09:35 AM (14 years ago)
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Nice thread but u guyz must admit that we need help from above.......
Posted: at 8-03-2010 09:35 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- famous5 at 8-03-2010 10:07 AM (14 years ago)
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BUT WE MUST HELP OURSELF FIRST B4 HELP FROM ABOVE
Posted: at 8-03-2010 10:07 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- teeco at 8-03-2010 10:29 AM (14 years ago)
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ok

Posted: at 8-03-2010 10:29 AM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- tirocco at 8-03-2010 01:14 PM (14 years ago)
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Brilliant article keep it up.I believe this is %100 true.
Posted: at 8-03-2010 01:14 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- enc4life at 8-03-2010 01:38 PM (14 years ago)
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my 9ja pple, dis na part of sufferin nd smilin, no b so God want am 2b 4us
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- teeco at 8-03-2010 03:18 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: tirocco on  8-03-2010 01:14 PM
Brilliant article keep it up.I believe this is %100 true.

thx Cool

Posted: at 8-03-2010 03:18 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- chik001 at 8-03-2010 07:03 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems


Do you have anymore? No hating please

I DONT AGREE TO NO.1. If we are afraid of God; we will not be as currupt and killing one another like we do.
Posted: at 8-03-2010 07:03 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 9-03-2010 07:20 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: chik001 on  8-03-2010 07:03 PM
Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems


Do you have anymore? No hating please

I DONT AGREE TO NO.1. If we are afraid of God; we will not be as currupt and killing one another like we do.

Lets think again .   dont you agree  that

Those killings are  being made by the spiritually dense Huh?  People with no fear of God ??   ARE WE ALL THE SAME ??

Posted: at 9-03-2010 07:20 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chik001 at 9-03-2010 08:19 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: spekay on  9-03-2010 07:20 PM
Quote from: chik001 on  8-03-2010 07:03 PM
Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems


Do you have anymore? No hating please

I DONT AGREE TO NO.1. If we are afraid of God; we will not be as currupt and killing one another like we do.

Lets think again .   dont you agree  that

Those killings are  being made by the spiritually dense Huh?  People with no fear of God ??   ARE WE ALL THE SAME ??

I quite agree we are not all the same; but when the ratio is 7 out of 10 of us believes in ritual and juju thing. I must say this, when you come out from naija, and take a critical view at our belief system; you will realise that we only use God name to show off; all the practicalities of true christainity or God like is missing in every aspect of our doing.
Posted: at 9-03-2010 08:19 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 9-03-2010 10:44 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: chik001 on  9-03-2010 08:19 PM
Quote from: spekay on  9-03-2010 07:20 PM
Quote from: chik001 on  8-03-2010 07:03 PM
Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems


Do you have anymore? No hating please

I DONT AGREE TO NO.1. If we are afraid of God; we will not be as currupt and killing one another like we do.

Lets think again .   dont you agree  that

Those killings are  being made by the spiritually dense Huh?  People with no fear of God ??   ARE WE ALL THE SAME ??

I quite agree we are not all the same; but when the ratio is 7 out of 10 of us believes in ritual and juju thing. I must say this, when you come out from naija, and take a critical view at our belief system; you will realise that we only use God name to show off; all the practicalities of true christainity or God like is missing in every aspect of our doing.

Even those who profess God only cosmetically and not according to the true tenet of either Christianity or Islam or whatever other religion they believe  are still very dense . .  spiritually .  Religion is one thing .  Spirituality is another .  Spirituality transcends  religion ,  you can profess God all you want but if its in name only and not in deed .   You are worse than the  atheist who is not deceiving the world . by being true to himself and accepting his level of consciousness as regards the Supreme being

Posted: at 9-03-2010 10:44 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- spekay at 10-03-2010 07:29 AM (14 years ago)
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OUR RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE

The marriage of Oduduwa the father of yorubas  illustrated (edited video)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_xZrAAsiWM&amp;NR=1" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win" rel="nofollow">ODUDUWA I(G)</a>

Posted: at 10-03-2010 07:29 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Mmalerato at 10-03-2010 10:30 AM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: teeco on  5-03-2010 03:27 PM
Yes. . . . we all know things aren't going very well for the motherland right now,however,somethings come naturally to us Nigerians ,which we need to acknowledge and appreciate.

I list a few:

1. Fear of God :this is taken for granted by Nigerians ,but something most of the developed world has lost.

Very true. However, MOST of them HIDE behind the name of GOD while going on with their sinister businesses. I know of a VERY 'RELIGIOUS' Nigerian man here in SA. He preached and preached YET, he was caught by the police for being a Pimp and dealing in drugd. Much for the fear of GOD!

2.Respect for Elders/Parents: Nigerians naturally respect people older than them,this is usually strange to many non-nigerians/africans

Africans in general do respect their elders. And ofcoz, there are always exceptions to the rule!

3.Love of family : We generally get interested in family-siblings,cousins,half-brother etc. . . . most of the world's getting increasingly selfish & its cool we still have this   Wink

This love of family tends to get out of hand. It can at times lead to TRIBALISM as a certain tribe tends to discriminate against another because they are just NOT family.

4. Abhorrence of debt : one thing that has helped many Nigerians especially abroad is our financial discipline/system,many were brought up having to pay cash for everything,so we tend not to live off credit i know we have a number of exceptions 

Agreed!


5.Appreciation of poverty: while not  being necessarily poor,many nigerians know/understand what it means to be poor and work against it & this is usually responsible for what most people see as 'aggressive/ambitious'.  Tongue

6.Celebrating : who can celebrate more than Nigerians,even in the midst of problems[/b]

That's an AFRICAN trait. Here in SA, we dance in the streets while on strike. Nothing special there!

Do you have anymore? No hating please
Posted: at 10-03-2010 10:30 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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