There is no doubt that if we focus on the realities of everyday life in Nigeria, it will be difficult for us to find any reasons to celebrate our independence as a people.

But, may be we're dwelling too much on the dark sides. How about reading the below excerpt from a Nigerian on Quora - Prince Onos. Reading these few highlights about some of our uniqueness and achievements as people and as country may help you look on the bright side. And you may eventually want to celebrate.

God help Nigerians to help Nigeria!

Now read on to learn the unedited perspectives of Prince Onos' on why we should celebrate as Nigerians.



What are the top 10 blowing facts about Nigeria?
Hehe



I was actually waiting for this question, so I could show the world how much Nigeria means to them.

Let's Ride…….

"A Russian saw me in my office and said where are you from , i said am from the greatest country in the world. He looked at me with a very strange look and said let me guess u are from Nigeria , I said yes. Out of curiosity he said considering whats happening in your country now why would you say shes the best in the world and I asked him to sit down and let me tell him what he and most people dont not know about Great Nigeria and I told him these;

Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the pace and becoming the standard by

which others measure themselves? Do you know?

1. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant community. Type it into Google and you’ll see it. Not one of the most educated, the most educated.

2. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far above the American national average of 30%.

3. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning 25% more than the median US income of $53k.

4. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from other nations.

5. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have officially been named the smartest family in the UK.

6. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu, is a supertalented Nigerian from Sokoto State.

7. The World’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world renowned inventor and scientist, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian whose patency was awarded in 2015. This means Nigeria has the patency to the world’s fastest computer: a Nigerian.

8. The wealthiest Black man and woman on earth are Nigerians, Aliko Dangote and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. Both have no trace of criminal record of any kind.

9. South Africa couldn’t have ended apartheid & achieved Black rule if not for the leadership role Nigeria played.

10. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid, two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support, human support, boycotted an Olympics and our politicians, musicians and activists campaigned relentlessly.

OK… I have gotten to 10, but I just would not stop till I get you convince Nigeria is king worldwide.

11. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost hundreds of soldiers to end the wars in both Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ignored because they have no oil.

12. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected President back to power.

13. Before there were street lights in European cities, ancient Benin kingdom had street lights fueled by palm oil.

14. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to create magnificent art including the world famous Queen Ida Mask.

15. Amina was a warrior queen who ruled Zaria Emirate in Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria 400 years ago in 1610. Google and see what she means to Africa.

16. We gave monetary gifts to Ireland during our oil boom and built a statue for France free of charge. We are not poor blacks. Nigeria is rich and don’t be lied to.

17. The first television station in Africa was NTA Ibadan (1960) long before Ireland has their RTE station...Wherever you look in this great country, Nigeria, heroes abound both now and in our recent and ancient past. If all you do is listen to mainstream Western media, you’ll not get the full & true picture of your Nigerian heritage...We’re not a nation of scammers, drugs & corruption, but a people with a verifiable track record of greatness...

Here is what CNN, BBC, Aljezeera and western media will not tell you about Nigerians:

18. On the 7th of May, 2016 at Howard University in Washington D.C history was made. Out of 96 graduating Doctor of Pharmacy candidates, 43 of them were Nigerians and out of 27 awards given, 16 went to Nigerians. The entire world still envies our uniqueness as a NATION, living together despite our ethnic diversity. One single country with over 400 languages. They will only tell you how Nigerians are scammers and cheats, how Nigerians are into drugs overseas. If you don’t blow your trumpet, no one will blow it for you.

19. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world over and only about 250,000 of this figure have traceable criminal records. This is about 0.14% of our entire national population in the last 20 years: nothing close to 1%. Shame on global media. Listen Nigeria, don't let anybody woo you into believing that you are a criminal just because you are a Nigerian. Nigerians are NOT criminals. You are NOT a criminal. You are topnotch; second to none around the world.

I am proud am created a Nigerian, thank you God. Be proud of Nigeria wherever you go. Take out your Passport with pride. He couldnt talk and just walked away. Am proud to be a Nigerian and be from that country....

God bless Federal Republic Of Great Nigeria...”

@OP.

Fantastic post. Nigerians indeed do great things and stand out. I certainly do. We cannot let the few bad Nigerians define us. On our day of independence, we should consider it even more important to hold our heads up as a great people who are a positive to the world.

The problem is about the old adage of people never remembering the thousands of good deeds you do while they focus only one the one misdeed you are guilty of. Human nature. We cannot let the innate predilection of humans to focus on the negatives alone ruin our image. It is for every Nigerian to show the good we are about , by far more, than anything else.

Great to

ranson:
There is no doubt that if we focus on the realities of everyday life in Nigeria, it will be difficult for us to find any reasons to celebrate our independence as a people.

But, may be we're dwelling too much on the dark sides. How about reading the below excerpt from a Nigerian on Quora - Prince Onos. Reading these few highlights about some of our uniqueness and achievements as people and as country may help you look on the bright side. And you may eventually want to celebrate.

God help Nigerians to help Nigeria!

Now read on to learn the unedited perspectives of Prince Onos' on why we should celebrate as Nigerians.



What are the top 10 blowing facts about Nigeria?
Hehe



I was actually waiting for this question, so I could show the world how much Nigeria means to them.

Let's Ride…….

"A Russian saw me in my office and said where are you from , i said am from the greatest country in the world. He looked at me with a very strange look and said let me guess u are from Nigeria , I said yes. Out of curiosity he said considering whats happening in your country now why would you say shes the best in the world and I asked him to sit down and let me tell him what he and most people dont not know about Great Nigeria and I told him these;

Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the pace and becoming the standard by

which others measure themselves? Do you know?

1. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant community. Type it into Google and you’ll see it. Not one of the most educated, the most educated.

2. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far above the American national average of 30%.

3. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning 25% more than the median US income of $53k.

4. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from other nations.

5. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have officially been named the smartest family in the UK.

6. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu, is a supertalented Nigerian from Sokoto State.

7. The World’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world renowned inventor and scientist, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian whose patency was awarded in 2015. This means Nigeria has the patency to the world’s fastest computer: a Nigerian.

8. The wealthiest Black man and woman on earth are Nigerians, Aliko Dangote and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. Both have no trace of criminal record of any kind.

9. South Africa couldn’t have ended apartheid & achieved Black rule if not for the leadership role Nigeria played.

10. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid, two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support, human support, boycotted an Olympics and our politicians, musicians and activists campaigned relentlessly.

OK… I have gotten to 10, but I just would not stop till I get you convince Nigeria is king worldwide.

11. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost hundreds of soldiers to end the wars in both Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ignored because they have no oil.

12. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected President back to power.

13. Before there were street lights in European cities, ancient Benin kingdom had street lights fueled by palm oil.

14. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to create magnificent art including the world famous Queen Ida Mask.

15. Amina was a warrior queen who ruled Zaria Emirate in Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria 400 years ago in 1610. Google and see what she means to Africa.

16. We gave monetary gifts to Ireland during our oil boom and built a statue for France free of charge. We are not poor blacks. Nigeria is rich and don’t be lied to.

17. The first television station in Africa was NTA Ibadan (1960) long before Ireland has their RTE station...Wherever you look in this great country, Nigeria, heroes abound both now and in our recent and ancient past. If all you do is listen to mainstream Western media, you’ll not get the full & true picture of your Nigerian heritage...We’re not a nation of scammers, drugs & corruption, but a people with a verifiable track record of greatness...

Here is what CNN, BBC, Aljezeera and western media will not tell you about Nigerians:

18. On the 7th of May, 2016 at Howard University in Washington D.C history was made. Out of 96 graduating Doctor of Pharmacy candidates, 43 of them were Nigerians and out of 27 awards given, 16 went to Nigerians. The entire world still envies our uniqueness as a NATION, living together despite our ethnic diversity. One single country with over 400 languages. They will only tell you how Nigerians are scammers and cheats, how Nigerians are into drugs overseas. If you don’t blow your trumpet, no one will blow it for you.

19. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world over and only about 250,000 of this figure have traceable criminal records. This is about 0.14% of our entire national population in the last 20 years: nothing close to 1%. Shame on global media. Listen Nigeria, don't let anybody woo you into believing that you are a criminal just because you are a Nigerian. Nigerians are NOT criminals. You are NOT a criminal. You are topnotch; second to none around the world.

I am proud am created a Nigerian, thank you God. Be proud of Nigeria wherever you go. Take out your Passport with pride. He couldnt talk and just walked away. Am proud to be a Nigerian and be from that country....

God bless Federal Republic Of Great Nigeria...”

Very laughable
You are busy enumerating what Nigerians are achieving abroad? What has been achieved in Nigeria? Talking about Benin street lights and Queen Amina of Zaria, ancient history that existed when there was nothing called Nigeria

Has the creation of Nigeria by the British brought the ethnic groups within it together? No

Do Igbo/Hausa/Yoruba see themselves as brothers? No

Has the creation of Nigeria uplifted the common man? No, we are porverty capital of the world

What is the basis of Nigeria's unity? Oil that will one day run out

There is nothing to be proud about in Nigeria. I'm happy that God created me an Igbo man but very unhappy to be part of the disaster called Nigeria

candidtalk:
@OP.

Fantastic post. Nigerians indeed do great things and stand out. I certainly do. We cannot let the few bad Nigerians define us. On our day of independence, we should consider it even more important to hold our heads up as a great people who are a positive to the world.

The problem is about the old adage of people never remembering the thousands of good deeds you do while they focus only one the one misdeed you are guilty of. Human nature. We cannot let the innate predilection of humans to focus on the negatives alone ruin our image. It is for every Nigerian to show the good we are about , by far more, than anything else.

Yes, men's good deeds are written on water, they make little ripples and quickly fade away. The bad deeds are written on brass, so no one forgets.

gidgiddy:


Very laughable
You are busy enumerating what Nigerians are achieving abroad? What has been achieved in Nigeria? Talking about Benin street lights and Queen Amina of Zaria, ancient history that existed when there was nothing called Nigeria

Has the creation of Nigeria by the British brought the ethnic groups within it together? No

Do Igbo/Hausa/Yoruba see themselves as brothers? No

Has the creation of Nigeria uplifted the common man? No, we are porverty capital of the world

What is the basis of Nigeria's unity? Oil that will one day run out

There is nothing to be proud about in Nigeria. I'm happy that God created me an Igbo man but very unhappy to be part of the disaster called Nigeria

The is no argument that the entity called Nigeria is a product of forced marriage. We all agreed there are lots of issues to contend with. We are only saying on a day like this, we should try look on bright sides, whether they are local achievements or not.