The poster did not put his real name, nor do we know anything about him or her. Well, I think it is very unfortunate to have a post like this for general viewership. We should try to identify and promote what unites us as Nigerians rather than to point accusing finger to an ethnic group as being responsible for the problem of Nigeria. All groups in Nigeria have their individual problems and no one group ferments trouble which pulls the country down or backward without the support of the other or members of another group participating in it. It's like winning the Presidency in Nigeria, no one group can win it on its own without support from another group. So is what I understand to what the poster is referring. The poster's comment breeds hatred and ethnic bigotry and that is condemnable. The era we are in now should ignore such people.
Youths in Nigeria should be wise enough to learn from what has happened in other countries e.g. former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, DR Congo etc. You should understand that ethnic bigotry usually consumes the youth population than the aged. This is because, it's youths who are mostly drafted to fight hence consuming them en masse. This is not our portion as a country that has been together for 50 years.
Personally, I think Yoruba contribution to Nigeria is laudable and should be applauded by all. One calling them troublesome displays his or her level of ignorance. For the records I am not a Yoruba, but my understanding of them is, a people who love freedom and hate any form of servitude or oppression. These people are the real progressives in Nigeria and they lead the way for a peaceful co-existence between the different tribes and religions abounding in Nigeria. Looking at them from all spheres of the social living, every other tribe, people or group flow and live with the Yoruba people on their land (I stand to be corrected). Based on the problems Nigeria has experienced in the last 10 or more years i.e religious and ethnic, the Yoruba land can be voted the most peaceful of all. In all spheres of endevour as far as Nigeria is concerned, they have excelled and set pace for others to follow. If any faults is observed with the Yoruba, a people with very rich and diverse culture, hospitable, peace and life loving people, it is all human and deserves pardon. No group is free of these. Honestly, calling the trouble makers or names is a very grievous mistake. God bless them. Amen
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:07 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie |
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