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Things You Do Not Know About Nigeria. by Speeddial(m): 8:59am On Jul 19, 2016 |
NIGERIA: GREAT NATION, GOOD PEOPLE!!
THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT NIGERIA.
You may already know that Nigeria is the largest
black nation in the world and the most populous
nation in Africa.
You may already know that Nigeria has great
dependency on crude oil, plus all the other
opinions of David Cameron. Here are 20
unpopular facts about Nigeria.
1. 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??
2. 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.
3. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college
degrees. This is far above the American national
average of 30%.
4. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners,
typically earning 25% more than the median US
income of $53k.
5. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America,
Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from
other nations.
6. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have
officially been named the smartest family in the
UK.
7. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt,
Jelani Aliyu, is a super talented Nigerian from
Sokoto State.
9. 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.
10. South Africa couldn't have ended apartheid &
achieved Black rule if not for the leadership role
Nigeria played.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. When there was a coup in São Tomé and
Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected
President back to power.
14. Before there were street lights in European
cities, ancient Benin kingdom had street lights
fueled by palm oil.
15. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to
create magnificent art including the world famous
Queen Ida Mask.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. The first television station in Africa was NTA
Ibadan (1960) long before Ireland has their RTE
station.
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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 picture of your
Nigerian heritage.
Do not listen to any leader who says Nigerians are
criminals, no matter who he is, or his height and
position.
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:
19. On the 7th 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.
They will only tell you how Nigerians are
scammers and cheats, how Nigerians are into
drugs overseas et al.
If you don't blow your trumpet, no one will blow it
for you. VIVA NAIJA!!!
20. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world
over and only less than 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, dont 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. Be proud of Nigeria
wherever you go. Take out your Passport with
pride. Be proud of our GREEN HERITAGE. Be
enthusiastic of our FUTURE GREATNESS
#CelebrateYourNigerianness!
NIGERIA: GREAT NATION, GOOD PEOPLE!!!!
If you truly believe, kindly add anything else that
you remember about Nigerians and the greatness
of Nigeria! |
Re: Things You Do Not Know About Nigeria. by fuckpro: 9:10am On Jul 19, 2016 |
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