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Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 4:46pm On Jul 03, 2013
The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Adufaye(m): 5:15pm On Jul 03, 2013
Bcus dem no wnt make pple dy see dem wen dem dy kill or use person 4 rituals

Just ma opinion

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 5:16pm On Jul 03, 2013
Adufaye: Bcus dem no wnt make pple dy see dem wen dem dy kill or use person 4 rituals

Just ma opinion
Privacy is also one of the reasons.

Contrary to wide held opinion, i think having a house without fence increases security.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 5:26pm On Jul 03, 2013
This looks more like a secure plaza/estate...you can as well find such in Nigeria Estates....a stand alone house needs it's own security just like in other developed nations

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by onila(f): 5:37pm On Jul 03, 2013
privacy, security

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 5:41pm On Jul 03, 2013
maybe because alarm systems connected with the police don't exist undecided

you want to put gatemen on the jobs market again ?

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by free2ryhme: 5:47pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva: The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:

where do u live ? let's start with that becos it is obvious you dont live in Lagos
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by adewasco2k(m): 6:08pm On Jul 03, 2013
Come to my estate and see, Estate Gate-->Street Gate-->Personal Gate. grin i don complain taya undecided

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 6:30pm On Jul 03, 2013
free2ryhme:

where do u live ? let's start with that becos it is obvious you dont live in Lagos
I live in Lagos. What's your point?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 6:31pm On Jul 03, 2013
adewasco2k: Come to my estate and see, Estate Gate-->Street Gate-->Personal Gate. grin i don complain taya undecided
Very soon people will have gates that lead to their rooms and another one that leads to their toilet...This is the reason why Nigerians find it difficult escaping when there's fire or any kind of danger.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by free2ryhme: 6:41pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva:
I live in Lagos. What's your point?

Ajegunle abi
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:44pm On Jul 03, 2013
Lmaoooo @ this question......... grin
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:45pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva: The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:

I totally agreeeeeeee
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Muhammedbello: 6:47pm On Jul 03, 2013
Adufaye: Bcus dem no wnt make pple dy see dem wen dem dy kill or use person 4 rituals

Just ma opinion
Abi becausa of buhari

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:47pm On Jul 03, 2013
The NORTHERNERS don't fence their homes tho, this lunacy takes place in the South

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by venorite(m): 6:47pm On Jul 03, 2013
Op is your house fenced? If yes, why is it fenced?

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:48pm On Jul 03, 2013
Because it is I*s*la*mic*al*ly recommended to restrain wives from playing *away match* grin

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by druid06(m): 6:49pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva: The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:

Same reason you keep money and other valuables in the bank.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Standing5(m): 6:49pm On Jul 03, 2013
Same reason you don't plant cocoa by the road side.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:50pm On Jul 03, 2013
SECURITY.

Same reason for iron doors, reinforced windows, barbed wire, abokis, bullet proof cars etc etc.

Building a fortress around themselves

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:50pm On Jul 03, 2013
I know say na Afam go ask this kind question. angry
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 6:50pm On Jul 03, 2013
Texas.Cowgirl:
The NORTHERNERS don't fence their homes tho, this lunacy takes place in the South
Traditionally, most NIgerian cultures don't fence their houses. This stuff was copied from the Britain.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by amiskurie(m): 6:50pm On Jul 03, 2013
my answer to ur question is"I wonder o"
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:52pm On Jul 03, 2013
osaass: SECURITY.

Same reason for iron doors, reinforced windows, barbed wire, abokis, bullet proof cars etc etc.

Building a fortress around themselves

Lmaoooo you think a fence will stop Nigerian criminals? Lol grin
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by straight2point(m): 6:53pm On Jul 03, 2013
please if you wanna have the answer to your question, try living in a very beautiful house in Lagos without fence, but if there is already a fence, just bring it down. In less than 72 hours, you will find an answer to your stupid question. the men that owns the night will surely pay you a visit. This is Nigeria, not America.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by 2legit2qwt: 6:54pm On Jul 03, 2013
Why do soldiers carry their guns? Why do pastors use the bible? Why does the Pope pray? Why do we eat when we are hungry?

Unintelligent questions.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Diasporan(m): 6:54pm On Jul 03, 2013
@OP How did you get the first pix?It looks very much like my neighborhood.Perhaps you are live around me.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by InvertedHammer: 6:55pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva: The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:


OK.
If you build your mansion, no fence am.
If your car alternator no loss, na im rear light and other orisirisi for your house go loss.

America is a different environment with Nigeria.

Why do you put locks on your doors? In America, only the entrance doors have locks


My brother, na security ooo

Abi gateman never tell you before say "oga no dey" when you can peep and see his cars.
Imagine if there are no gates.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:55pm On Jul 03, 2013
Afam4eva: The obvious answer to this question will be security. But isn't there a way around it such that our residential houses will be open just like the Americans do theirs. I think fences take away the beauty that a house is supposed to add to the environment and it also makes sure that there's no uniformity. Every compound is like a country on it's own. Why can't we borrow a leaf from the way American suburbs look like.

Just see this pics and tell me you don't like them:
True it takes away the beauty of the house but surely you don't want a mad man strolling into your garden and making it his own

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Afam4eva(m): 6:55pm On Jul 03, 2013
2legit2qwt: Why do soldiers carry their guns? Why do pastors use the bible? Why does the Pope pray? Why do we eat when we are hungry?

Unintelligent questions.
Silly analogies...

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by Nobody: 6:55pm On Jul 03, 2013
Texas.Cowgirl:
The NORTHERNERS don't fence their homes tho, this lunacy takes place in the South
that one na village na.you wan compare am to metropolitan area with a high population density.at least you should know that when there is large population in a particular area,the propensity for crime increases hence the need to fence all fenceables.wetin dem wan steal for inside mud house.them get laptop for inside their house abi them get flatscreen tv or bb

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Fence Their Houses? by ITbomb(m): 6:55pm On Jul 03, 2013
When the Nigerian police borrow a leaf from their American counterpart , we shall do the same.
For now, keep the gates locked after 6pm

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