Are Nigerians Really Patriotic?

Shortly after the 9/11 in the united states,the government introduced the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism" codenamed "usa patriot act"
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_PATRIOT_ACT?wasRedirected=true
  with the act in place despite its undemocratic modus operandi,the national security of america was considered paramount above other interests and the citizens complied,,but here in nigeria after series of incidents which a civi war between the igbo and the military government,series of religious and tribal clashes between the yorubas,hausa and igbos-sectionalism,nepotism and tribalism among all the tribes.,only a few nigerians believe in the oneness of nigeria;most believe and are loyal to their ethnic,,so what is the way forward?,isnt it high time we legislate a 9ja patriot act that will harness all the tribes in the country instead of thinking of breakaway

Only during football.

We genrally display the potential, but deep down right now I doubt we REALLY are. If u give the entire Naija population the open option of living and working anywhere in the world I doubt we'll remain the most populous black nation

And I think its a bit unfair to compare the USA with Nigeria in such terms when there are distinct differences in the way both countries are being run. Its hard for the typical American to show un-patriotism when quite a number of his basic possible worries have been eliminated by govt action. But my guy, its like the 6th time they've flicked the power here this afternoon alone (and power's basic) how can I remember there's a word called patriotism?

Out with our irresponsible leadership!! 

Not really close to it.

Why will there be patriotism in a country that has no regards for its citizens? Look at the just much-publicized ASUU strike. It took the same Government more than 3 years to sign an agreement for the bettterment of education yet it has education as its priority. Even the fortunate who can get higher education, where is the job? Present a visa to an average Nigerian now and see his reaction.

Short and simple!!! Lol

Arise, O Compatriots" (1978-present)

Arise, O compatriots,
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain,
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

Read the national anthem you will notice that everything that is happening in nigeria today is the exact opposite to our national anthem. Nigerians are not patriotic

Right now NO. But will be When it starts doing good. Play a part. good part hopefully.

i don't know if anyone is as patriotic as i am

NO, Nigerians are not patriots and many of them don't believe in the manifest destiny of the country. Nigeria is currently about 250 nations occupying a common geographical space. The different tribes are at each other's throats , and that is why when a leader comes from a particular tribe, he brings his people in and gives them juicy positions .  How can Nigerians be patriotic when the state has done absolutely nothing for them!! I can't remember anything that I've enjoyed as a Nigerian   as compared to what my counterparts in Europe and America are enjoying. There are no Government initiated social schemes that will make life easier for Nigerians. Moving around Nigeria, you can hardly see well equipped Public Libraries, solid sports centres and parks, functional public toilets, information centres etc. The Nigerian Government does not even have a solid health scheme for the people There is no accurate information on the Nigerian population which will help the government to plan well for the people. The Nigerian Passport has been bastardised and History as a subject is dying in our schools   So how can Nigerians be patriotic? What pains me most is that we do not have many Nigerian youths who are willing to stand up and use their intellect to grab the bull by the horns and effect changes in their local communities. Nigerians will follow a youth who can create opportunities out of nothing for people in his or her community. Patriotism starts from inspiring people in your community by doing something positive for them. Cheers.

Patrotic for where?
If you are a Yoruba where would you patrotism begins and ends. Is it to Omo Ibo who would be stabbing you in the back. Abi na this Hausa Yaradua man who doesn't care about anybody except himself and his tribe.

We Nigerians would never be PATROTIC because we haven't got the tool to make us patrotic
Patrotism is derived from using your mother's tongue language to express your feelings, your emotions and your love to others. It's only from language you can get genuie patrotism, I will always love anyone- black, brown, yellow or white- who can speak my Yoruba ngbati with me.

For example, I don't know if you know that, some Nigerians  had to go and learn Hausa language in other to get contrct from the federal government. Some Nigerians had to change their name to mallam in other to get admission into university. To survive in Iboland you need to speak kedu, odunnma, else you will be used for *******.

No Patrotism my brother, my one and only identity is Yoruba, Nigeria is secondry.

Yes NIGERIANS are SECTIONISTS,CHAOTIC,TRIBALIST, NAME THEM.These makes NIGERIANS PATRIOTIC.PEACE!!

I am a patriotic Nigerian. Only God knows why but I love the country no be small,

Many of these unpatriotic Nigerians need to GET THE HELL OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND STOP BOTHERING THE REST OF US.

Why not go and live in Sierra Leone or Uganda, then you know what real suffering is. BELIEVE ME I KNOW, COS I'VE BEEN TO THOSE PLACES, AND NIGERIA IS PARADISE COMPARED TO THEM.

Hopeless, perennial  MOANERS.

I hear of some fools spending up to $10,000, $20,000 to queue up at the embassy to emigrate to UK and US where the majority will end up doing menial, dead-end jobs like cab driving and security officer.

Yet with just $2,000 you can start a HIGHLY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS in Nigeria, that will increase your prosperity if you devoted ONE TENTH as much effort to it as you do to waking up at 4am to queue at the US embassy, or to working as a kitchen porter in Europe.

Rubbish. Abeg go to hell, useless idiots. Perennial MOANERS.

Is it not the Chinese that are flooding this same Nigeria to open up restaurants, gyms, and other services left right and centre?

Do they have two heads?

The same China that is experiencing an unprecedented boom in their own country.

Yet all the way from there they can smell the opportunities which abound in Nigeria, where Nigerians only see ''problems''. Complaining from morning till night.

Nonsense! Abeg get lost. Useless MOANERS.

Time wasters!!

no we arent and dotn listen to the lies some will say