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Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Okwyjesus(m): 5:47pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Maybe yes or no but there is no way to say an honest yes or no without justifying your reason here considering human, economic etc. development. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Frizy(m): 6:15pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Nigeria is not the giant of Africa, and I doubt it has ever being. I think this word was just adopted by the founding fathers to create a sense of hope and objectivity to Nigerians who seek it. To become a giant, you need to the powerful: militarily, economically, and politically. Nigeria's Military is not as powerful as many may think, they hardly have military theorists that have documented the ideal strategy of war, operational arts, military tactics, or otherwise. Meanwhile, Nigeria does not manufacture any military equipment/vehicles of it's own. Therefore, we have no might. Economically: Nigeria fails to establish institutions that would generate revenue to expand its purpose across the globe, neither does it advocate any economic model that could challenge the failing free market capitalist system. The true masters in the Nigerian Economy are the banks, and they do not support industrialization, they only seek to frustrate the emerging entrepreneurs with "crude interest rates", which itself bankrupts an economy. Political: Nigeria have succeeded in its political agenda in making it democratic, however, bureaucracy is the right definition for the political system in Nigeria, for one party emerges again as the true masters, oppositions are eloquent in their speeches, but most oppositions do not have a proper methodology in seeking to challenge the masters "PDP", what they often do after losing fate in the deluded democracy is either to join the ruling party known to be active participants in the "rigging" of elections, or withdraw from any political party to remain independent. It is no sweet-saying, Nigeria can never be a Giant if it lacks leaders that truly aspire to use its resources for the development of the people and it's institution. What we have in Nigeria are "sick, money worshipping, deficient rulers" who have no true purpose on what achievement really means, they are all thinking the west determines who shapes the world, when who they look to, have no true resource of its own, but created money in order to keep the wage slave in line. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by vigasimple(m): 6:21pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
whatever giant means, by whose definition? As far as Iam concern Nigeria is NOT even giant of WEST AFRICA. We should stop deceiving ourselves or allow those politicians to make us feel good while stealing and raping us on a daylight robbery. Ask yourselves thses questions, How can Nigeria be a giant of Africa, If 1. It has no electrcity 2. No good roads 3. No good hospital, schools 4. No railway 5. No national Airline 6. No National shipping line Of course if the giant of Africa is measured in these terms below then we are the giant of the world 1. mentally deranged politicians 2. comedy legislature 3. Lieing leadership- emergency on power within 100 days, 700 days later nothing. a sick president who refuse to leave and seek medical help 4. massive fraudulent politicians 5. Electoral frauds Even without the above there are other measures of greatness, self denial is certainly not one of them as we Nigerians are used to doing. You have to admit your weaknesses and work on it. That is NOT Nigeria. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by asha80(m): 6:23pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
vigasimple: |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by udezue(m): 7:16pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
GBAM GBAM Definitely never being a giant. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by blackspade(m): 7:29pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Frizy: vigasimple: [size=20pt]+1[/size] |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by debosky(m): 7:32pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Of course we are the giants of Africa - our problems are the gigantic versions of the ones affecting most African countries. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by deen(m): 7:36pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Oh! Yes Nigeria is the Giant of Africa. 150 million people and still growing oh yes |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by mustafar1: 7:39pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
debosky: per the above we suppose pass giant sef. giant would mean there is a discount. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Litmus: 7:53pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Yes, Nigeria is the Giant of Africa. It is the most populated the most cultural and divers has the smartest people the best looking people the best known country in Africa America has constant electricity, water and high GDP does that make it the Giant of the world? No it dose not, China is the Giant of the World. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by vigasimple(m): 7:56pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
debosky: I know we are trying to destress but this is the comic response we are acustomed to and lead by 'our leaders' and expected. 'Our leaders' are busy peppersouping, suyaing and bigstouting and they don't give a toss about the plight of Nigeria and Nigerians, and just use slogans. Think about Madam Nafdac rebranding, repackaging for Diversion 2011 'SELECTION' , almost like what we have in 2007 when YAR A'CLUELESS was SELECTED. NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE, GOOD PEOPLE OF GREAT COUNTRY. YAR A'LIAR and cronies are simply continuation of what we have for nearly 50 years of independence. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Litmus: 10:44pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
Nigeria is the giant of Africa |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by strangleyo: 11:28pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
We have a giant population. Giant ego. Giant problems. But Nigeria is like a big friendly giant, we still love it. Well, sort of, if its government does tend to be a murderous comedy club |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Abagworo(m): 11:43pm On Jun 12, 2009 |
@poster you are very right.Yes Nigeria is the GAINT of Africa and not Giant. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Horus(m): 12:13am On Jun 13, 2009 |
All I can see is a divided Nation claiming to be a Giant. No Unity=No Giant |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by davidif: 2:53am On Jun 13, 2009 |
GIANT KE?? YOU PEOPLE MUST BE JOKING. This is what we Nigerians love to call our country just to make us proud of ourselves, we seem to like throwing the word "giant" around anyhow. Giant ko, vertically challenged ni. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by MrCrackles(m): 2:54am On Jun 13, 2009 |
Topic NAH! |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Kobojunkie: 2:58am On Jun 13, 2009 |
Frizy, o ti so tun ! I remember debating that same with someone on here a while ago. Only it ended the usual way. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Okwyjesus(m): 4:43am On Jun 13, 2009 |
so how did it ended, |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by SeanT21(f): 8:05am On Jun 13, 2009 |
GIANT OF WEST AFRICA, YES!! GIANT OF AFRICA, NO!! |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by FBS: 9:36am On Jun 13, 2009 |
damn right. . . ALL HAIL THE GIANT |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Litmus: 11:27am On Jun 13, 2009 |
To be frank without Nigeria there is no Africa in the context of black people having a positive African/ black identity separate from one ascribed by whites. Nigeria is the only country in Africa that has managed to successfully carry its culture forward. Browse You-tube under the search Nigeria, and if you free your mind from the influence of the West, you’ll get an idea how rich Nigeria is in African culture and tradition. This alone makes Nigeria the Giant of Africa without even having to mention, the other things like economy, size of population, which is crucial, investments in terms of economic, human and military assistance Nigeria has made, is making and will contiue to make to the rest of Africa |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by kevwekofi: 12:29pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
Nigeria, You are the giant of Africa The most populous nation in Africa And the tenth in global population You re not just big Nor just heavily populated Your largeness as a nation Is also blessed with invaluable resources Your south is naturally full of oil Your north is also blessed with numbers of godly-given materials Go to east and west, There are a vast number of resources abundantly given by nature The assets that many envy Your vegetation is evergreen Your rain forest is full of tall and rich trees Your rain season is as accurate as the months of the year And your dry season is as friendly as Nigerians You re indeed a blessed nation You re as well culturally rich A nation of over 120 million people And over 250 ethnic groups With more than 400 different dialects It is surely an elephantine task To come together as a nation With mutual understanding and pleased minds That is Nigeria! A nation blessed with humans That are always ready to prevent inhumanity A voice to reckon with globally No wonder world leaders always keep locking at your door Visit today, visit tomorrow! Nigeria, A bright future awaits you A future full of hope and assurance A future that will see youths as the leader of tomorrow When there will be enough food Enough work, security and educational attainments. A fruitful future indeed! |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by hackney(m): 1:42pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
Nigeria giant of where? don't be silly We are just full of ourselves ; that's how the expression came about. Better go and experience electricity in Ghana before you make empty boasts Nigeria na Ye-ye fowl wey no fit lay egg |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by alex406(m): 1:49pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
kevwekofi: lmao |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by chukz4real(m): 2:53pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
I use 2 think it was when I was younger. But now that am grown, I come to realise it was a mere fantasy! |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by Nobody: 2:58pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
delusion of grandeiur |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by tunku(m): 2:59pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
chukz4real: At least you had that wonderful delusion for a few years while growing up. I never realized that Nigeria thought of itself as the Giant of Africa until I left that country. In terms of oil reserves and population yes, everything else eeeerrrrrrrhhhhh |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by MUZBO(m): 3:14pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
[color=#000099][/color] Sorry o, but this question sucks!! Of course we ain't the giant of Africa. Don't believe the hype. Why else would we need re-branding? In fact we need un-branding first sef to lay a good foundation. |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by OBNOXIOUS: 3:55pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
Yeah we are a Giant but with a very little Di***ck |
Re: Is Nigeria Really The Gaint Of Africa? by obailala(m): 4:01pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
vigasimple: Love ur choice of words. |
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