I saw this article about an 'INDIAN ONLY'
Job advert on Nairaland today, it a shame how low Nigeria has fallen because of the love of money.

From the president, to the common man on the street, how to get more money is our preoccupation.

Even the police, who are supposed to uphold the law, operate like a criminal syndicate, KILLING, ROBBING, KIDNAPPING, just to get more money.

I would like to share a write up sent to me on WhatsApp a while back.

I am not the author, I am posting what was sent to me.



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I run a manufacturing business and a trading business. 
The biggest challenge in my manufacturing business is not power, or infrastructure, the biggest challenge is getting honest staff. Everyone we hire is appears to be on a mission to steal as much as possible. Inflated invoices, recording less than the actual number of units produced. The worst part of it all is that all the fraud we've uncovered is not done by a single person, it's usually many staff who collude with each other, from production, to sales, to finance, even top management. There was a year I overhauled management 3 times in a year.

But I've found a solution sha, I now use Indian management. So competent, so honest and so straightforward. I thought they were expensive at first with all the visa fees, accommodation, house staff, but now that losses due to staff theft have been reduced to a minimum, and efficiency increased, the Indian management has turned out to be cheaper than the previous Nigerian management. Now, all sensitive positions involving money go to Indians. Nigerians are only allowed in non-sensitive positions. I used to criticize companies like Dangote Group that hire so many Indians when there are many unemployed Nigerians, but now, I understand their decision. 

My biggest challenge in the trading business is the same, getting honest staff. The form of trading occurs in the open market, and involves staff having access to huge sums of money running into a few millions. I know how much I pay to security companies to provide escorts for the staff, not to prevent robbery, but to ensure that the staff go straight to the bank to deposit the money after the day's sales and not disappear with my money. This money spent on security companies is even enough to be declared as profit. We have to spend on CCTV, biometric scanners and other things that wouldn't not be needed if staff weren't looking for the slightest opportunity to steal. 

It got so bad at a point that my main criteria for employing staff was no longer conpaetency but honesty. At least, competency and skills can be learnt, but once you're dishonest, you're dishonest. 

We always complain of the economy and how they are no jobs. I know people abroad who would have loved to set up job creating businesses in Nigeria but they can't because they can't get any trustworthy person to run it. 

I know people in Nigeria with so much money, they want to start factories and other job-creating businesses but they can't because they are occupied elsewhere and can't get any trustworthy person to run the business. So instead of investing in the real sector and creating jobs, they'll just buy treasury bills, while the thieves are shouting no jobs. 

Many big businesses would have been born in Nigeria if we could engage in partnerships, but we cant because you can't trust anyone. This is one advantage the Indians and Lebanese have over us in Nigeria. They can pull resources together and do mega-business, unlike Nigerians that because only one person must do everything since we can't partner, end up with small, tiny businesses. 

Start a poultry and they will be stealing your eggs. Some will even go
ahead to be killing the chickens so that they'll be allowed to take them home.

Start an entertainment/viewing/game center and they'll be pocketing
your money. On the days you're around at the business, the money
realized will be x10 of the money realized when you're not around.
Because they're eating your money.

Lease out a vehicle to a driver to use and watch as he'll finish you.

Start a restaurant, the same thing will happen. More than half of the
total food ingredients will end up in their personal kitchens.

Even ordinary provisions shop, they will find a way to steal.

You'll see them with that their evil, wicked saying "na where person dey work, na there e dey chop, na e make dem dey callam workchop/workshop"...... Just imagine, justifying theft at work. 

And you'll see these people point their crooked fingers at politicians when they're not any different. I usually say the reason most Nigerians haven't stolen billions of government money, is simply lack of opportunity.

Nigerians are the problem of Nigeria.


Here is the link to the original article
https://www.nairaland.com/6108650/indians-only-job-advert-abuja


I will appreciate it if the Mods can move it to front page so that more people can comment.

We must repair Nigeria now.

I have seen this article it wasn't necessitated as a result of the Indian thread.

OP's article is very apt.

I rmba there was a thread on FP where someone narrated he gave an hired car to an unknown volunteer to return to the hiring company. I think the country is Zimbabwe/Rwanda. This can nva happen in Nigeria.

I recently came a cross a thread on twitter where a guy was narrating how he was appointed as a private investigator in a farm.
The owner of the farm stays abroad and appointed his' younger brother - A young Agric grad to mge the farm and this guy was practically making more than 500k monthly thru fraud in the farm whilst the farm was running at loss.

As young as I am, I ve friends that I know I can neva do biz with cos they would always look for a way to out smart me and want to make more in the biz.

Without doubt, Nigerians are the the problem of Nigeria.

This attitude of disloyalty and greediness is part of what also transformed to our politics and leaders.
We only complain when we re not favored.

The betterment of this nation goes beyond our leaders.
Individuals shld also act responsibly.

Orlaoluwayimika:
OP's article is very apt.

I rmba there was a thread on FP where someone narrated he gave an hired car to an unknown volunteer to return to the hiring company. I think the country is Zimbabwe/Rwanda. This can nva happen in Nigeria.

I recently came a cross a thread on twitter where a guy was narrating how he was appointed as a private investigator in a farm.
The owner of the farm stays abroad and appointed his' younger brother - A young Agric grad to mge the farm and this guy was practically making more than 500k monthly thru fraud in the farm whilst the farm was running at loss.

As young as I am, I ve friends that I know I can neva do biz with cos they would always look for a way to out smart me and want to make more in the biz.

Without doubt, Nigerians are the the problem of Nigeria.

This attitude of disloyalty and greediness is part of what also transformed to our politics and leaders.
We only complain when we re not favored.

The betterment of this nation goes beyond our leaders.
Individuals shld also act responsibly.

You have said it all.

We keep complaining that Nigerians buy property overseas instead of investing in Nigeria. Most Nigerians are just waiting their turn to embezzle.

We reap what we sow

donlyone:
I saw this article about an 'INDIAN ONLY'
Job advert on Nairaland today, it a shame how low Nigeria has fallen because of the love of money.

From the president, to the common man on the street, how to get more money is our preoccupation.



It got so bad at a point that my main criteria for employing staff was no longer conpaetency but honesty. At least, competency and skills can be learnt, but once you're dishonest, you're dishonest. 

We always complain of the economy and how they are no jobs. I know people abroad who would have loved to set up job creating businesses in Nigeria but they can't because they can't get any trustworthy person to run it. 

I
Start an entertainment/viewing/game center and they'll be pocketing
your money. On the days you're around at the business, the money
realized will be x10 of the money realized when you're not around.
Because they're eating your money.

"So far in business, I've come to realise that honesty should be elevated over competence in recruitment. You can teach someone to be competent but you can't do same to be honest.

Someone can be taught to operate a machine but not to say the truth.

Honesty over competence."

I posted that on a different social media channel few days ago. Apparently, I'm not alone. But the aspect of allowing staff to handle physical cash to deposit creates an avenue for theft irrespective of nationality. I have been advised to implement a kinda of accounting/finance system that tracks payment, so I believe the person can do same.

in Nigeria if you are not around to supervise your business, it will go down to ashe's, no trust from family, friends, and outsiders, and yet we need people to invest and employ people in the country, how will that work out for us?

Nigerians are experts in running things down. I have seen hotels, filling stations, super markets, transportation companies, run down by petty thieves in the name of managers.

However, we must lookat the living conditions of these blue collar workers. Most companies lack proper welfare package for their workers. You can't pay a man N15k in this present economy and expect 100% honesty from him. Even the honest ones will learn sharp practices just to make ends meet.

Presently one of the reasons stopping my business from expanding. I was telling a friend yesterday that even if I employ a manager to reduce my work load, there are so many loop holes that I can be exploited. So I do the job myself.

Then it means I'm one in a million. I pride and rate myself as someone whose honesty is second to none. I used to work in Finance. Coupled with my competency, no wonder past employers have a special likeness for me.

egopersonified:
Presently one of the reasons stopping my business from expanding. I was telling a friend yesterday that even if I employ a manager to reduce my work load, there are so many loop holes that I can be exploited. So I do the job myself.

Same here bro.....In Nigeria, if you can't outsmart the next person, people will see you as a fool. That's the issue bro

The actual change we desire actually begins with me, with you, with her and with him that's the mindset.....

I was initially skeptical seeing the title...

But sadly, it's just the plain truth.

An alarming % of Nigerians feel dishonesty is the way to success

Most Nigerian mega-businesses now outsource their management to foreigners.

BIG SHAME

Not all and my family is one of them.
I remember a family friend visited and saw money casually here and there for more than 1 week. He'd later ask me why the owners weren't bothered to hide it until I told him that even if it stays one yr nobody will take it. He was amazed and told me it's strange to him
In marriage it surprises my husband too. Till today I have never removed a pin from his wallet or pocket cos my heart will be pounding like a thief.

My parents taught us to ask even if it's 1nqira before moving someone's property.

The Indians are worse than us. They only do so because they are different and will be caught easily.Also you will pay them 10x what you are paying your Nigerian workers.

I've worked with foreigners and believe me Nigerians are learners in crime.

It is an anomaly for a foreigner to be the only qualified candidate in one's home country.

It doesn't sound good at all. Don't even make excuses for it!

Not supporting evil though. It just shows the corrosion of ethics in the Nigerian family system.

The fear of every business is employee, more reason why the Largest modern bakery in Ibadan has to close down then "My Joy bread", the owner is a foreign based Nigerian and invested heavily here and employed so many people but those employed are robbing the company blind

vheckthor1:
The fear of every business is employee, more reason why the Largest modern bakery in Ibadan has to close down then "My Joy bread", the owner is a foreign based Nigerian and invested heavily here and employed so many people but those employed are robbing the company blind

Waaawu Butterfield bread suffered almost the same fate.
Quality was dropping and Revenue dropped owners of the biz weren't aware until they came around and they saw the quality of was produced so they understood what was happening.
I learnt they did a major shake off then but it was too late

Hmm

This should make front page for others to be enlightened.

I knew there was a strange motive behind the job advert, because this is the first time I'm seeing such advert. Sometimes experience is the best Teacher.


That is why employers are more concerned about GUARANTORS nowadays, I just hope Nigerian change this bad habit of corruption.

Corruption is not only at workplace, even at Markets, Churches and Mosques, Government agencies ( the worst).

This things are caused by societal factors, such as, the feeling to oppress your fellow human with expensive houses, cars, women etc. These things are seen as achievement. That is why a YAHOO BOY IS MORE RESPECTED THAN A TEACHER.

Very shameful

Yawning

Nothing will change till Nigerians change. Like i stated in an earlier thread, the smart thing will be to bring the indians to manage a serious business.

Imagine those that have businesses like hotels, from the cook to the waitress to the security, they all collude to cheat the owners. There are so many people that would love to set up businesses but the Nigerians will mess you up in a matter of months.

From your own direct family members to friends to those you trust, they are all out there to milk you dry.

Indians dont complain about work hrs, they dont see impossibilities, give them a goal/task they will go above and beyond ( not all, you have to find the right ones)

▪︎Reliable
▪︎Dependable
▪︎Not greedy( they dont think so this is how much my boss makes, and he is paying me little)
▪︎Thorough
▪︎highly motivated
▪︎Discipline
▪︎▪very resourceful

Dont get me wrong you can find Nigerians with all above qualities or even way better but it's just a matter of time before he changes to being a 'Nigerian'


Many people think getting them is a big deal trust me , nothing like that, for about $1000 up, you can get very reliable ones that can manage your business.


For those emotional Nigerians that will come here and say why cant you get a good Nigerian, set your own business, hire Nigerians then you will understand what we are talking about.

For you to boldly say this either mean you dont know the existing laws or you just don't care.

The truth is that we carry religion on our head but we are among the worst set of people on earth in this country.

elpochas:
The truth is that we carry religion on our head but we are among the worst set of people on earth in this country.

Very apt

One of the problem is that employers underpay Nigerians. The foreigner you want to employ will be paid almost 10x what you were paying the Nigerian. Pay your staff well and they will help build your company. You pay your manager 100k and he sees cash flow in the company worth millions of naira monthly and you want him to be honest. Employ a foreigner and you will pay him 500k why won't him be honest.

Real, the country is messed very messed up.

The wickedness going on is much as a result of greed.

Once u give a Nigerian your money to hold for u even if it's 10naira u would never have rest of mind cause chances of you getting that money back talk might change and nothing would happen.

Go to the police for a case of loss, u are already running at a loss police would still want to extort u more loss for no reason in the name of investigation at the end they will end up doing nothing.

So many sectors of Nigerias economy is not working thanks to lack of trust

Church and mosque should start teaching Nigerians honesty, at every given meeting,
Honesty should be introduced as a course from nursery to university.
Only few are honest in Nigeria, ....

donlyone:
I saw this article about an 'INDIAN ONLY'
Job advert on Nairaland today, it a shame how low Nigeria has fallen because of the love of money.

From the president, to the common man on the street, how to get more money is our preoccupation.

Even the police, who are supposed to uphold the law, operate like a criminal syndicate, KILLING, ROBBING, KIDNAPPING, just to get more money.

I would like to share a write up sent to me on WhatsApp a while back.

I am not the author, I am posting what was sent to me.



*Copied*


I run a manufacturing business and a trading business. 
The biggest challenge in my manufacturing business is not power, or infrastructure, the biggest challenge is getting honest staff. Everyone we hire is appears to be on a mission to steal as much as possible. Inflated invoices, recording less than the actual number of units produced. The worst part of it all is that all the fraud we've uncovered is not done by a single person, it's usually many staff who collude with each other, from production, to sales, to finance, even top management. There was a year I overhauled management 3 times in a year.

But I've found a solution sha, I now use Indian management. So competent, so honest and so straightforward. I thought they were expensive at first with all the visa fees, accommodation, house staff, but now that losses due to staff theft have been reduced to a minimum, and efficiency increased, the Indian management has turned out to be cheaper than the previous Nigerian management. Now, all sensitive positions involving money go to Indians. Nigerians are only allowed in non-sensitive positions. I used to criticize companies like Dangote Group that hire so many Indians when there are many unemployed Nigerians, but now, I understand their decision. 

My biggest challenge in the trading business is the same, getting honest staff. The form of trading occurs in the open market, and involves staff having access to huge sums of money running into a few millions. I know how much I pay to security companies to provide escorts for the staff, not to prevent robbery, but to ensure that the staff go straight to the bank to deposit the money after the day's sales and not disappear with my money. This money spent on security companies is even enough to be declared as profit. We have to spend on CCTV, biometric scanners and other things that wouldn't not be needed if staff weren't looking for the slightest opportunity to steal. 

It got so bad at a point that my main criteria for employing staff was no longer conpaetency but honesty. At least, competency and skills can be learnt, but once you're dishonest, you're dishonest. 

We always complain of the economy and how they are no jobs. I know people abroad who would have loved to set up job creating businesses in Nigeria but they can't because they can't get any trustworthy person to run it. 

I know people in Nigeria with so much money, they want to start factories and other job-creating businesses but they can't because they are occupied elsewhere and can't get any trustworthy person to run the business. So instead of investing in the real sector and creating jobs, they'll just buy treasury bills, while the thieves are shouting no jobs. 

Many big businesses would have been born in Nigeria if we could engage in partnerships, but we cant because you can't trust anyone. This is one advantage the Indians and Lebanese have over us in Nigeria. They can pull resources together and do mega-business, unlike Nigerians that because only one person must do everything since we can't partner, end up with small, tiny businesses. 

Start a poultry and they will be stealing your eggs. Some will even go
ahead to be killing the chickens so that they'll be allowed to take them home.

Start an entertainment/viewing/game center and they'll be pocketing
your money. On the days you're around at the business, the money
realized will be x10 of the money realized when you're not around.
Because they're eating your money.

Lease out a vehicle to a driver to use and watch as he'll finish you.

Start a restaurant, the same thing will happen. More than half of the
total food ingredients will end up in their personal kitchens.

Even ordinary provisions shop, they will find a way to steal.

You'll see them with that their evil, wicked saying "na where person dey work, na there e dey chop, na e make dem dey callam workchop/workshop"...... Just imagine, justifying theft at work. 

And you'll see these people point their crooked fingers at politicians when they're not any different. I usually say the reason most Nigerians haven't stolen billions of government money, is simply lack of opportunity.

Nigerians are the problem of Nigeria.


Here is the link to the original article
https://www.nairaland.com/6108650/indians-only-job-advert-abuja


I will appreciate it if the Mods can move it to front page so that more people can comment.

We must repair Nigeria now.

As a company owner in Nigeria I 100% agree with you.


Majority of Nigerians lack honesty and integrity whenever money is concerned, and they take this greed, dishonesty and lack of integrity to leadership positions and government appointments.


Nigerian custom officers will all go to hell fire! Anyone of them you see in church is wasting time, they are more criminal minded than the Nigerian Police.

Same goes to FIRS staffs!


White people need to come and recolonise Nigeria till Jesus comes because we have proven to be unworthy to rule ourself


If you want people to handle your company's financial department, employ young girls that have no boyfriend and doesn't do slay mama. All those girls that look ugly and focused, employ them, but you see all those girls trying to be like Kim K at work, don't hire them, it's either they are potential criminals or they have criminal boyfriend that will pollute their mind and teach them how to steal your money


If you go to my company premises, all the girls working there are ugly looking with deeper life hairstyle, I am not foolish, I don't need slay mama in my company since I am not running a marketing business or bank that require marketing with pretty ladies to influence foolish men. During final interview I must see the applicant, if you are beautiful and dressed to kill, you have failed my interview already

You wanna know how rotten and dishonest Nigerians are, START A BUSINESS. let's even put the employees stealing aside( these ones, even if you give then half the profits, they will still find a way to steal from you!)

Now, the customers, omoh... TRUST NOBODY even Muslim or Christian Man of God. them can easily defruad you, and will still have the balls to shout at you for being dishonest.

So I changed d way I do business, pay b4 service, it doesn't matter if you are Buhari. Don't get me wrong, there are some very honest Nigerians, but they ain't that plenty. Even those beggars on the streets over 40% of them might likely be richer than you but prefer handouts


And what the poster above me (humilitypays) says is the truth, especially about the salesgirl ish

amajato:
One of the problem is that employers underpay Nigerians. The foreigner you want to employ will be paid almost 10x what you were paying the Nigerian. Pay your staff well and they will help build your company. You pay your manager 100k and he sees cash flow in the company worth millions of naira monthly and you want him to be honest. Employ a foreigner and you will pay him 500k why won't him be honest.

Yes I agree with you that most Nigerian workers are underpaid. But then even if you pay Nigerian employee 10million a month, he will still find a way to steal for his numerous concubines upkeep allowances.


NNPC no de pay their staffs well Go to PPMC, etc and see the high level of stealing and looting going on there.


What about PENCOM


Customs nkor

Governors, Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, directors of agencies and President nkor Are they not well paid, why are they still looting money

Lets be honest to ourselves, most Nigerians lack integrity with money, it's not about how much you pay them, it's about greed, lack of integrity and societal norm and celebration of criminals and criminal acts, we can do better

This should be directed to the family. This is where I core problem lies. Imagine as a kid your parents earn between 100-400k each and yet they find it hard to give you monthly stipends of at least 1k but spend on unnecessary things like filling the house with different species of clothes (mothers) fathers spend on buying drinks everytime visitors are around. Come to think of it in my POV I will be annoyed and it will be difficult to confide in my parents. Secondly peer groups from the first example you have a friend who also has parents of the same calibre as your parents and they do the opposite, they give monthly stipends to him natural instincts will tell you"Dude shey you Sabi where mommy dey keep money, just go carry 2k she no go observe". Man me in such position ama do it not minding what will befall.