| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by agabaI23(m): 9:47pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
I am a 3 pointer. A grade I am not even comfortable with. WHAT about you? You can still make yourself a 4 pointer. It is all in you. |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by akoko11: 9:47pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Nice observation |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by muluk(m): 9:47pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
SalamRushdie:
Your assertions that anybody that finishes with a third class is not mentally sound is very poorly thought out ,there are many reasons apart from intellectual deficit that might make a person finish with a lower degree than others ..In the course of life I have worked with many people that finshed with lower degrees that were actually a lot more proactive and smarter than those that finshed with higher class of degrees which is one of the reasons dropouts and so called third Class people tend to do better in life than those that finish with better degree. They tend to become creators, pathfinders , innovators and game changers while those who finish with higher degrees achieve very little after getting a good job because they are quick to feel entitled that the world owes them alot just because they made higher grades at some school and truly the world owes them nothing but a Job and nothing else .
Going by you premise people like Tony Elumelu, Gani Fawehini, Ulysses Grant , Jack Ma and many other trail blazers who the school system considered dull should have been thrown away and left to waste... Your Certificate is only there for you to compete in the work place and that's why people like Dino are Senators today while their course mates are still grinding it out in one Bank or the other. Examinations have never been a true test of the capacity of any being so true! 2 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Celestyn8213: 9:48pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Are you serios? |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by KingLaka: 9:48pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Grades are useless except in societies that value meritocracy |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Toscoas2(m): 9:48pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
your post speaks well of your reasoning, your husband cannot even ask for your opinion in matters related to home keeping. so no company will bother a unreasonable person like you. 9 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by ogbonti: 9:48pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
I beg, with the way things are now, at least a masters degree should be the barest minimum and at least 10 years track record of success in any given profession outside of politics and not more than age 60 (with MRI Scan to prove) should be the prerequisite to run to be president of Nigeria.. I beg all these embarrassing moves of Buhari is making me sick! 3 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by AgamaHub: 9:49pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Stupid opinion |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by tensazangetsu20(m): 9:49pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? The grade one gets from the university doesn't define ones professional life. The president of Ghana graduated with a third class and before he became president he was one of the best lawyers in his country so go figure. 5 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Delarosa(m): 9:49pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as sen
ators? Oga that's not the issue, is it all first class candidates that are fit or capable of holding political possitions. Ogbeniiiiii, the grades you come out with doesn't mean anything at all. There are lots of political office holders with SSCE cert and OND at the NASS and they are doing well for their constituencies. THIRD CLASS Candidates ain't failures Oga 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by nextstep(m): 9:49pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? Very good writeup... If we started screening our leaders the way we screen employees, the country would be much better off. 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Nobody: 9:50pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? As if your opinion matters |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Nobody: 9:50pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
neocortex:
While I am not one of those who will celebrate third class degree holders,
it is going to the extreme to bar them from holding important political post
because they meet the minimum requirement for attaining such posts and
are essentially graduate.
That being said, there is an inherent advantage in having the brightest of
society as leaders as they tend to drive societal development on impulse,
a case in point is immediately after our independence when the smartest
people were in charge, then we had a roadmap for development not now
where the most ruthless and violent thugs are running the show. Well detailed and analyzed comment. 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Missy89(f): 9:51pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Lol 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by eyinjuege: 9:51pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
I think the first bank example will answer your question. If you were the owner of First Bank, will you employ a 3rd class holder as CEO? Who employs CEOs based on the first undergrad degree? No experience? No additional trainings both/either local and international? Just first degree? Is that all you feel should be brought to the table in appointing CEOs? If we are to be going by first degrees, some of us would not even consider the 3 pointers. Why should we? 3 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by sammhi(m): 9:51pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
You still don't get it. Successfully running a country is not related to how wealthy you may have become. Wealth can be acquired through unscrupulous means. Your mental ability to process information, proffer solutions to problems and apply them decisively is important. Thank God we still have intelligent and morally sound people like Doriana2. 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Toscoas2(m): 9:52pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
Wikipedia is your friend!
Born-Aliko Dangote
10 April 1957 (age 59)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Nationality-Nigerian
Citizenship-Nigerian (1957–present)
Education-Business Studies
Alma mater-Al-Azhar University, Cairo. Do you know when he obtained dt University education. this girl knows nothing. you jst part of slaying generation. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by nkemjacob2(m): 9:52pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
What's d different btw buhari certificate issue nd dino? |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Dammyllionaire(m): 9:52pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by akoko11: 9:52pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
You still don't get it. Successfully running a country is not related to how wealthy you may have become. Wealth can be acquired through unscrupulous means. Your mental ability to process information, proffer solutions to problems and apply them decisively is important. Tell them 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by nextstep(m): 9:53pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Delarosa:
Oga that's not the issue, is it all first class candidates that are fit or capable of holding political possitions. Ogbeniiiiii, the grades you come out with doesn't mean anything at all. There are lots of political office holders with SSCE cert and OND at the NASS and they are doing well for their constituencies. THIRD CLASS Candidates ain't failures Oga
For the same reason a bank hires top graduates when it can: not all first class graduates are fit, but the chances of finding good leadership is much higher among those who were able to study hard, understand the material, apply the material. It speaks of mental capacity and discipline. The chances of having a leader who understands finance is much higher if you pick from a pool of first-class graduates, than if you pick from a pool of those whose certificates are dubious, at best. I also would rather have a first class engineer in charge of our industry, than somebody who didn't understand Newton's laws. 2 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Nobody: 9:53pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
I understand the OPs argument, but perhaps he sounded a bit too rigid. A third class isn't such a bad thing provided you develop yourself later on. And some brilliant students ended up with a third class due to the Nigerian factor.
The main issue is our leaders are not just smart or brilliant enough to understand the sensitivity of the task ahead of them. These days scaling through a job interview is like more difficult than obtaining a party ticket. When I watch president debates in the USA, and compare with the trash we have here in Nigeria, I weep for my country.
Most of our political office holders are as oblivious of the job they aspire to do as the meat seller on the street.
The argument however should be based on screening our political office aspirants better to eliminate chances of the present dance of shame repeating itself. 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by edawg(m): 9:53pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? For saying this,the thunder that will strike you will come in form of doctor's prescription..Two thunders per day,one in the morning,the other at night for 7days...#Atulu. 5 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Raziii(m): 9:53pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
When was the Master's degree awarded? After he has been in the House of Reps for many years! After he has accumulated enough stolen wealth to bribe people in high places! It is obvious from your reply that you still don't understand the post. I feel immensely sorry for you. I'm not a fan of Dino but I feel you shouldn't say he bribed his way into getting a master's degree if you dont have evidence to back your claims. That's what politicians with low IQ do and you who is championing for excellence in govt shouldn't join them |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by duby017: 9:53pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
You still don't get it. Successfully running a country is not related to how wealthy you may have become. Wealth can be acquired through unscrupulous means. Your mental ability to process information, proffer solutions to problems and apply them decisively is important. hsheeurfjudch |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by funkyibodude(m): 9:54pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
This post reeks of pure ignorance and stupidity. so the measure of what you are lies in your academic qualifications abi op  No wonder most Nigerian graduates are intellectually lazy because everyone wants to graduate with a first class or second upper, but forget to utilize their full potentials. Look at the world today most people shaping the world today are even school dropouts, why because they pursue their talents and convert it to outright fortune. A good example owners of Microsoft, snap chat, facebook etc. Having poor grades only qualify you in your discipline. Some even perform better than the so called ones with good grades. Your grade only has two purpose; one for your school, two for your discipline. If I have a third class degree in engineering and take a second degree lets say accounting, and have a second upper in it does that qualify me as a third class person. For Dino melaye to have graduated with third in geology, does it mean that he can't graduate with higher honors in other field of study if he chooses? The point is what you have to offer is what Nigerians are looking forward to and not what you graduated with... A wise man said I was born intelligent but education and exams ruined me 8 Likes 1 Share 
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| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:54pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
Again, this was my comment 'Many of the examples you stated were average leaders at best e.g Zuma, Amaechi. Take note of the many. And same Zuma outperformed his predecessor Thabo Be kind who is a man with more than one degree. Can you compare the performance of former Kogi state Governor Ibrahim Idris with his successors Idris Wada and Yahaya Bello combined? Again, you have NO valid point.... BTW Seun Osewa is a "drop out" but can you compare the height he has reached with most of these PHD holders? Will you say he is unfit to hold leadership position? Like I said, leadership is not a function of educational accomplishment... 2 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Idoko619(m): 9:54pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
SalamRushdie:
How many times will you be told that Dino has gone on to graduate with a masters degree ..OP I must say you are a very shallow thinker and it's people like you that must be prevented for holding govt office ... Masters frm Harvard and London school of economics ryt?..... One of APC robot. |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by hayordele1: 9:54pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
see you?,den that's same avenue for corruption. many will buy certificate like Dino. na Naija u dey bro. |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Humility017(m): 9:54pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
I think the first bank example will answer your question. If you were the owner of First Bank, will you employ a 3rd class holder as CEO? common sense should teach u that academic prowess only does not make a leader...character does too and from your replies on this thread...I doubt u if you've character... you should be polite and civil before you go throw stones at those at the corridor of power..many of them are where they're today as a result of hardwork, they likewise took risks the so called educated folks are often scared to take 5 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Ademat7(m): 9:55pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2 I get your point clearly but this is Nairaland don't be surprised by some dumb comment,if u do read d book of proverb u will understand that Nigerians are far behind reality,always against brainstorming. |
| Re: Third Class Graduates Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Important Political Posts by Dammyllionaire(m): 9:55pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Doriana2:
The ambiguities involving Dino Melaye's certificate scandal has overwhelmed Nigeria's news space. The pertinent reality that only few people talk about is: Either a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not graduate from a university or he graduated with an abysmal grade. It is now clear that a major part of Nigeria's problem is the high number of uneducated and underqualified leaders occupying important political positions. This is unfortunately accompained with a populace that does not seem to care.
There was a recent thread of a proud third class civil engr Uniben graduate. While we admire the young man's courage to accept his subpar performance in school, we detest the idea that third class graduates should be allowed to occupy sensitive political postions. Nigerians have to realize that: ONLY excellent and qualified employers can make an organization excellent. Political positions should be treated as an important job vacancy and elections should be seen as a serious job interview. It is because Nigerians don't pay attention to the qualities presented by 'prospective job applicants' and majorly look at tribe, religion or 'Number of Rice Bags shared' that we are in this mess of a country.
Unintelligent people would reply by saying 'Many People with 2nd class and 1st class are not as rich as some with 3rd class? They go on to proffer as an example, a detestable and morally reprehensible creature like Dino Melaye. The obvious answer is 'the ineffectual and unqualified political office holders are the cause of the failed experiment called Nigeria. The high rates of unemployment and wealth inequality are due to exactly leaders of such groups.
Another class of mentally myopic individuals would cite an example like Goodluck Jonathan, who was a PHD holder but was also mediocre as a leader.
The not so obvious answer to this comes in the form of a parable: 'Lack of good tomatoes does not mean we should cook stew with sand'. The fact that GEJ was terrible should spur us on to properly screen our leaders (plus political parties) and request for even better qualities. We should not make the mistake again of selecting someone bad just because average did not work out.
A country of 180 million people demands someone intelligent and capable to run it. Lives and futures are literally at stake. We should not take the posts of the president and senators as a testing ground for failures in school. A successful organization like first bank will not employ a third class graduate as CEO so why should NIGERIANS accept third class graduates (or complete illiterates) as senators? This is one of the most stupid and highly unintellectual post i've seen in recent time. It's obvious you're still a student and never know what it's going on in the outside world. Why did u deliberately prevented the example of Prof Wole Soyinka in all your examples? 2 Likes |
