1supremo: IF THE DIALOGUE APPEARS TOO LONG, READ THIS EXCERPT: IT'S A GOOD SYNOPSIS

"Your leaders have no respect for their people. They believe that their personal interests are the interests of the people. They take people's resources and turn it into personal wealth. There is a level of poverty in Nigeria that should be unacceptable. I cannot understand why Nigerians are not more angry than they are.

''Your elections are like wars. Now we hear that you cannot be president in Nigeria unless you are Muslim or Christian. Some people tell me your country may break up. Please don’t let it happen.

"What do young Nigerians think about your leaders and their country and Africa? Do you teach them history? Do you have lessons on how your past leaders stood by us and gave us large amounts of money? You know I hear from Angolans and Mozambicans and Zimbabweans how your people opened their hearts and their homes to them. I was in prison then, but we know how your leaders punished western companies who supported Apartheid." I reminded him that we had elected governments since 1999, and he knew some of our leaders in person. Yes, he did. "But what about the corruption and the crimes?" he asked.

''Let me tell you what I think you need to do; You should encourage leaders to emerge who will not confuse public office with sources of making personal wealth. Corrupt people do not make good leaders. Then you have to spend a lot of your resources for education. Educate children of the poor, so that they can get out of poverty. Poverty does not breed confidence. Only confident people can bring changes. Poor, uneducated people can also bring change, but it will be hijacked by the educated and the wealthy."

People had said to him that South Africa could become an alternative beacon of hope and inspiration for the black race and Africa. He told them it was always going to be Nigeria. "So," he said to me, "If this audience has been useful, I am glad. But it will be more useful to me if you go back to Nigeria and work to give young Nigerians good education. Teach them the value of hard work and sacrifice, and discourage them from crimes which are destroying your image as a good people.''

funky medina:

They told me to stay clear of Nigeria. That you will fix your problems

http://saharareporters.com/article/mandela-was-angry-nigeria-dr-hakeem-baba-ahmed

funky medina:

'What do young Nigerians think about your leaders and their country and Africa? Do you teach them history? Do you have lessons on how your past leaders stood by us and gave us large amounts of money?

http://saharareporters.com/article/mandela-was-angry-nigeria-dr-hakeem-baba-ahmed

EloquentMedia: Before we begin to blame our leaders, lets reexamine ourselves because our leaders still come from among us. If you still come to Nairaland to indulge in tribal warfare, then it is YOU Madiba is disappointed at. If you still cheat in the exam, and pass exam by sorting-it's a clear sign that you will cheat in election, and embezzle public funds. it is YOU that is painting us black let us as youths change our ways, embrace godly values and shun the get rich quick syndrome and collectively we will get to the promised land in our generation. After all history has shown us that evil does not pay and has a generational consequence

born2fuck: I no even fit read ham finish, maybe reasonn I got E sometimes but wondering why some people can't just write that the point rather than a novel

CodeHouse: Madiba pointed at the fact that we, the youths are not angry at our corrupt leaders as expected of us...#BasicTruth

teajay007: Hmmmm,I keep wondering how Nigeria can be one of the most religious country in the world and at the same time one of the most corrupt country.

funky medina: I pray nigerians will keep aside sentiments and see that Madiba was very correct !

born2fuck: I no even fit read ham finish, maybe reasonn I got E sometimes but wondering why some people can't just write that the point rather than a novel

losprince:
Religion is the forerunner of corruption.

wazobia_N9:

Your example is one of the reasons we are advised to teach our children to read... and read well.

devigblegble: A blessed country but wicked and heartless politicians. I still believe in a better tomorrow for 9ja

Ghost01: He should also have been angry with himself and his country. Despite the political concessions made by the Mandela-led ANC, social inequality and economic injustice persists, till date, in the Rainbow Nation. This is a country (South Africa) that has a GDP ($408.24 billion as of 2011) that's far greater then Nigeria's ($243.99 billion as of 2011), a population (50,586,757 as of 2011) that's less than 40% that of Nigeria's (162,470,737 as of 2011), and yet has an unemployment rate (29.8% as of 2011) that's greater than Nigeria's (23.90% as of 2011).

born2fuck: I no even fit read ham finish, maybe reasonn I got E sometimes but wondering why some people can't just write that the point rather than a novel

Then you have to spend a lot of your resources for education. Educate children of the poor, so that they can get out of poverty. Poverty does not breed confidence. Only confident people can bring changes.

tonychristopher: MY LETTER TO Dr. NELSON MANDELA

Dear Nelson,

Your people in Zulu will greet Nkosi, whatever that means I don't know cos I am just a simple igboman writing you this letter . In Africa we believe that when dead, you can still be communed with so I have decided to do this piece for you. Please when you get into the world beyond, tell Herbert Macaulay that country he help to fight for is in disarray . Tell Obafemi Awolowo that we now pay school fees without going to school. Help me tell Nnamdi Azikiwe that the long wall of democracy he built has fallen, only †ђξ cracked fence still stands. Tell Chief Anthony Enaharo that the independent nation he fought for is no more. Tell Alh. Shehu Shagari that boko haram has destroyed his reason for creating NYSC cos no one wants to serve in the north any longer. Tell Alh. Ahmadu Bello that our judicial system now favors only the rich.Tell Mr Bello also that the North still practice nomadic agriculture in the 21st Century and cattle are being moved from place to place and on foot most times.

Also tell Baba Fela that Terry G is the new Afro beat king.Tell him that music pays so much that it was pointless for his singing and making sense in his music, please don't forget to tell Fela that today's music in Nigeria, singing nonsense will make you smile to the banks. In short please tell Fela that what he had as dancers in his shrine were pure virgins and chaste women, today nudity tops the game,nudity is the name of the game.

Madiba, while traveling to the world beyond please stop over at Ojukwus place and tell him that His party which he formed are in tatters and shatters, let him understand that Nnewi still have some infrastructural challenges like other Anambra region.

Bola Ige will definitely see you, that i know for sure, he might be in good mood, while you people are having tate a tete please remind him of that woman that stole pepper somewhere in west that the naked and poured pepper in her privates, let Bola ige understand that his people are still using OPC Solutions to solve some mundane and pedestal crimes like stealing pepper.

Oh lest i forget , Tell Muritala Mohammed that we still use kerosene to cook and candles to see. Irrespective that we flare gas and we don't use it but to waste it, Tell King Jaja of Opobo that we are still slaves in our own country and his countrymen is the president but he is being encumbered by northern urchin in name of book hero. Please tell Dele Giwa that the Nigerian press has been bought with money. ... and please don't forget to tell Prof. Iyayi that the Federal Govt paid N200

Sir, i know that there is tendency of you been busy with reception there, St Peter the man with the key of Heaven will give you a white carpet reception but if you can help us, sacrife just some few seconds and Tell Akuanu Ibiam and Sammuel Mbakwe that their states,Imo and Abia, they now have a thriving business known as Baby Factory so if there is any help from jerusalem, the should send ,be snappy about it and move on to St Peter cos i think your better off with him.
Billion in ASUU account but they have not seen alert,Please also remind him that his ASUU Members are stopping lectures in UNIBEN, Pls tell Yara_dua the man he died 4 is being bogged down by so many issues like insecurity and corruptions that smells to high heavens, ask Yaradua if he is not perceiving the stench of corruption emanating from Nigeria and date the agreement he signed with ASUU needs him to come and keep to it.

Tell them that we need a quick reply to this letter.In my place we say Ngozi not Nkosi, Ngozi means blessing,SO GOD BLESS YOUR SOULD AS YOU JOURNEY TO WLORLD BEYOPUND.don't you think you are better off there, Away from gay mentality,terrorism a, pedophile and all sorts of vice that bedevil our continent. Please do not treat this letter with levity, its SOS letter. Thanks for anticipated understanding and cooperation.

Yours' truly

Tony Emeka Nwosu

NB; please Mr Mandela, if you see Mary Slessor, she is a white lady that died here in Africa, please remind her that they have stopped killing twins in Calabar region but they have graduated in tagging these harmless kids witches and wizards thereby divorcing their fundamental human rights from them

MrT2011:

Look at you and dirty words; after all is life better in Nigeria than SA?

Ghost01: He should also have been angry with himself and his country. Despite the political concessions made by the Mandela-led ANC, social inequality and economic injustice persists, till date, in the Rainbow Nation. This is a country (South Africa) that has a GDP ($408.24 billion as of 2011) that's far greater then Nigeria's ($243.99 billion as of 2011), a population (50,586,757 as of 2011) that's less than 40% that of Nigeria's (162,470,737 as of 2011), and yet has an unemployment rate (29.8% as of 2011) that's greater than Nigeria's (23.90% as of 2011).

Ghost01: He should also have been angry with himself and his country. Despite the political concessions made by the Mandela-led ANC, social inequality and economic injustice persists, till date, in the Rainbow Nation. This is a country (South Africa) that has a GDP ($408.24 billion as of 2011) that's far greater then Nigeria's ($243.99 billion as of 2011), a population (50,586,757 as of 2011) that's less than 40% that of Nigeria's (162,470,737 as of 2011), and yet has an unemployment rate (29.8% as of 2011) that's greater than Nigeria's (23.90% as of 2011).

EloquentMedia: Before we begin to blame our leaders, lets reexamine ourselves because our leaders still come from among us. If you still come to Nairaland to indulge in tribal warfare, then it is YOU Madiba is disappointed at. If you still cheat in the exam, and pass exam by sorting-it's a clear sign that you will cheat in election, and embezzle public funds. it is YOU that is painting us black let us as youths change our ways, embrace godly values and shun the get rich quick syndrome and collectively we will get to the promised land in our generation. After all history has shown us that evil does not pay and has a generational consequence

Afrobasic:

A word they say is enough for the wise.

repogirl: 'Free fall in the past five years?' I hate all this propaganda bullshit targeted at a government that is really trying its best despite serious and deliberate opposition from jealous id!ots hiding behind a nonsensical cause!

Madiba was right in his assertions but then it should not be misconstrued and used to target this present government! Nigeria's free falling began a long time ago, like madiba said, from our DICTATORS and their DICTATING ERA...... Not just five years ago!

born2fuck: I no even fit read ham finish, maybe reasonn I got E sometimes but wondering why some people can't just write that the point rather than a novel