Editor's note: For quite an age, the Igbo people in Nigeria have
cried fowl regarding how they are
allegedly being marginalized.
Though endowed with great skill,
strength and talent, still the Igbos
seem unable to maximize their potentials. In this opinion, Reno
Omokri takes a look at the
challenges that prevent Ndi'Igbo
From Fulfilling her potential.

Background

It is true that the Igbo are
marginalized in Nigeria, however,
I am of the opinion that a lot of
the blame for this can be laid at
Ndi'Igbo's doorstep.

In my opinion, the major undoing
of Ndi'Igbo is their
misunderstanding of the term
strength.

1. Lack of discretion

As a general rule, to the Igbo, all
strength is physical. They do not
seem to realize that strength is
your ability to assert your will on
earth and that that ability may not
always be physical.

The proverb-discretion is the
better part of valor-is not
understood by the Igbo.

They tend to be reactionary and
consider pausing to study a
situation before you respond (not
react) as cowardice. One or two of
them may get it, but as a race in
general they do not. They do not consider diplomacy as a first step.

To them it is weakness and makes
you an efulefu! If they have an
enemy, they are not able to
suppress their emotions and work
with those they do not like.

2. They arm their enemies
before the battle

They must make their hostility
obvious to the person they do not
like and being aware of the dislike, the person is armed against them.

In an organization, others may be sublime and discrete in their
scheming, but the Igbo are more
likely to be obvious and in your
face about theirs and end up
causing unity amongst their enemies in plotting their downfall.

3. Lack of humility

As a general rule, they have very
little humility and are very proud
individually though there are few,
very few exceptions.

In my opinion, they are also
individually more intelligent than
their neighbors but they hardly
use their intelligence to unite and
have one leader, one goal and one destiny.

Because of this, even though they
are more intelligent, they are
almost doomed to serve those
that are wiser than them because
wisdom is superior to intelligence.

4. Regard wealth over wisdom

The Igbo also appear to value
leaders because of the leader's
personal attainments in life and so money gives you more leadership
credentials than wisdom or age.
They forget that a rich man may have more clothes than an elder
but cannot have more rags than
him.

They overestimate the power of
money and underestimate the
power of wisdom. It is very easy
to spot an Igbo man who has
money because it easily
intoxicates him.

They are more likely to see
relationships from a commercial
point of view whether it is
marriage, friendship or politics.

If the Igbo can learn humility and
practice diplomacy and discipline
themselves to have one leader
that they listen to in good and bad
times not because he is always
right but because he is their leader, their marginalization will
end and their dominance will
begin. But of course, I may also be
wrong.

https://www.naij.com/1107347-opinion-4-crucial-reasons-igbos-fulfilled-destiny.html

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Another thread for Igbos n Afonjas banter

Reno just lumped every Igbo person together and thinks he makes sense.

Mynd44:
Reno just lumped every Igbo person together and thinks he makes sense.

He said the Truth. Don't try to appeal to Igbos emotions. They need to know their shortcomings and work on it

A whole lot of truth in there. Collectively as a tribe, Reno is not off the mark

Ah... it seems Reno is not ready to massage some people's ego like ffk and fayose.. Lol

No more Reno's balls to lick!!!

Reno is on point.

Reno feeling fly and teaching Nnamdi Kanu how to make his agitation realizeable

Kathmandu:
He said the Truth. Don't try to appeal to Igbos emotions. They need to know their shortcomings and work on it

Which truth u talking about?..
Most of things he said there are crap.?

Eg.
Saying igbos dont work with who they dont like.
Isnt that a FAT LIE?.
when business is involved igbos threw every fight and grudge behind.

Well, i believe these points are also the things affecting the entire nation. Lack of unity(co-operation) & love(selfless sacrifice).

Kathmandu:
He said the Truth. Don't try to appeal to Igbos emotions. They need to know their shortcomings and work on it

If you know me the you will know people's emotions is the last thing I care about.
Have you ever thought of the dangersvof generalization?

BLACKdagger:



Which truth u talking about?..
Most of things he said there are crap.?

Eg.
Saying igbos dont work with who they dont like.
Isnt that a FAT LIE?.
when business is involved igbos threw every fight and grudge behind.

He should go to Kano and see how igbos and abookis transact business like twins despite frequent bloody riots among between them

gabinogem:
Well, i believe these points are also the things affecting the entire nation. Lack of unity(co-operation) & love(selfless sacrifice).

THat is it, everybody want to talk about igbos like others are saints.

Mynd44:
Reno just lumped every Igbo person together and thinks he makes sense.

You mean the way Lord Lugard lumped all of us together and you think it will make sense?

TECHNINE:
Reno should go fcck himself. This writeup was borne out of his new hatred for igbo. Check his post on Facebook about Igbos being marginalized, he wasn't too happy that some Igbos didn't lick his balls like FFK and Fayose. In the comment section he swore to never write in support of Igbos again. He should Bleep off already

No, he is right. Very very right.

igwebuike01:

THat is it, everybody want to talk about igbos like others are saints.

If the igbos did not give them something to talk about, they certainly won't have anything to say. Nigerians are actually suffering from "blame game". Time for us to start taking responsibilities for our woes.

Masterclass32:

If the Igbo can learn humility and practice diplomacy and discipline themselves to have one leader that they listen to in good and bad times not because he is always right but because he is their leader, their marginalization will end.

Ironically, these same weaknesses are celebrated as strengths.

https://www.nairaland.com/3830600/why-igbos-not-dociled-easily/1#57043761

Every tribe has its shortcomings

I dont know if Reno actually wrote this, too many fake news around.

But if Reno wrote this, I want him to know this. Only free people achieve their destiny. A people under bondage cannot achieve their destiny. We Igbos have been under one form of bondage since 1914 when we were conscripted into an unholy British colonial enterprise called Nigeria. That bondage was shed in 1960 for another bondage called 'Northern controlled Nigeria' which stands to this day.

But to be fair to us Igbos, while many others accepted to be slaves of the north, we Igbos refused and fought a war to be free. It may not have worked out but it is far better for one to strive for freedom than to accept slavery out of cowardice.

At this point again time, we Igbos remain the most visible face of self determination in Nigeria. So Reno, its not about achieving ones destiny, no one can do that while in Nigeria, it is about those who strive to be free so that they can achieve their destiny

igwebuike01:

He should go to Kano and see how igbos and abookis transact business like twins despite frequent bloody riots among between them

Exactly i was about giving her those instances.
And many more
But i was very buzy to write long stuffz.

He is right to an extent.
We are not slimy and treacherous.
We say it the way it is. This trait would have been an advantage if we do not have to share a country with a people whose stock in trade is to agree with you in the day and stab you in the back at night.
Yes we love money that is why it's the igbos that stole about 600 billion dollars said to have been stolen from the government coffers since independence .

Igbos need to look inward. Our strength lies within and our collective interest should supersede individual selfish interest. The write up is not hundred percent accurate, because judging from the history of this country, the Igbos have worked with different ethnic group at the national level, but what did we get as payback?
So, Igbos should look inward to build a cultural consensus that bind us together with the same value system, then we can advance as one body with a united objective. Igbo, nmamanu.

Masterclass32:
Editor's note: For quite an age, the Igbo people in Nigeria have
cried fowl regarding how they are
allegedly being marginalized.
Though endowed with great skill,
strength and talent, still the Igbos
seem unable to maximize their potentials. In this opinion, Reno
Omokri takes a look at the
challenges that prevent Ndi'Igbo
From Fulfilling her potential.

Background

It is true that the Igbo are
marginalized in Nigeria, however,
I am of the opinion that a lot of
the blame for this can be laid at
Ndi'Igbo's doorstep.

In my opinion, the major undoing
of Ndi'Igbo is their
misunderstanding of the term
strength.

1. Lack of discretion

As a general rule, to the Igbo, all
strength is physical. They do not
seem to realize that strength is
your ability to assert your will on
earth and that that ability may not
always be physical.

The proverb-discretion is the
better part of valor-is not
understood by the Igbo.

They tend to be reactionary and
consider pausing to study a
situation before you respond (not
react) as cowardice. One or two of
them may get it, but as a race in
general they do not. They do not consider diplomacy as a first step.

To them it is weakness and makes
you an efulefu! If they have an
enemy, they are not able to
suppress their emotions and work
with those they do not like.

2. They arm their enemies
before the battle

They must make their hostility
obvious to the person they do not
like and being aware of the dislike, the person is armed against them.

In an organization, others may be sublime and discrete in their
scheming, but the Igbo are more
likely to be obvious and in your
face about theirs and end up
causing unity amongst their enemies in plotting their downfall.

3. Lack of humility

As a general rule, they have very
little humility and are very proud
individually though there are few,
very few exceptions.

In my opinion, they are also
individually more intelligent than
their neighbors but they hardly
use their intelligence to unite and
have one leader, one goal and one destiny.

Because of this, even though they
are more intelligent, they are
almost doomed to serve those
that are wiser than them because
wisdom is superior to intelligence.

4. Regard wealth over wisdom

The Igbo also appear to value
leaders because of the leader's
personal attainments in life and so money gives you more leadership
credentials than wisdom or age.
They forget that a rich man may have more clothes than an elder
but cannot have more rags than
him.

They overestimate the power of
money and underestimate the
power of wisdom. It is very easy
to spot an Igbo man who has
money because it easily
intoxicates him.

They are more likely to see
relationships from a commercial
point of view whether it is
marriage, friendship or politics.

If the Igbo can learn humility and
practice diplomacy and discipline
themselves to have one leader
that they listen to in good and bad
times not because he is always
right but because he is their leader, their marginalization will
end and their dominance will
begin. But of course, I may also be
wrong.

https://www.naij.com/1107347-opinion-4-crucial-reasons-igbos-fulfilled-destiny.html

They will now call reno an afonjiggedy!

BLACKdagger:



Which truth u talking about?..
Most of things he said there are crap.?

Eg.
Saying igbos dont work with who they dont like.
Isnt that a FAT LIE?.
when business is involved igbos threw every fight and grudge behind.

Do you really think igbos are perfect? In everything we do, do you think we are perfect? I don't like raising these points but if someone faults you, it is better to think about it before responding. We are very reactionary.

I pray their wish be granted before midnight in Jesus name, amen.

I just cant wait.

So Igbos are more intelligent than others? Sometimes you people just like fanning the embers of your ediocy

vantage001:
Reno is right on the money here.
When it comes to individual intelligence, we take the cake in this country. Our group intelligence though need a lot of work.
We need to shed the old pre-colonial individualism and forge a common national path where the main objective is the well-being of the majority. We need to be less selfish and put the need of the majority as the most important. We need to start developing a pan-igbo developmental outlook under a single igbo umbrella.
Until we reform, we will keep playing at the level of our intellectual inferiors or even losing to them, instead of rising above them by fulfilling our potential.
Right now, we are pushing far below our weight. Our collective weight is far far less than the sum of our individual weights right now..

You have a very strong point. The igbos of nowadays have stayed so much outside their shores and with people who do not have thesame value system as our people. It has done so much in reducing our strength. Individualism is an inherent gift of an igbo man but he needs to join hands with others igbos and push for a particular developmental stride.

Nnamdi Kanu brought out this force, though it is towards secession. It is the clarion call for the igbo leaders to key into the people knowing fully well they are very intelligent and will have to make use of their individual intelligence to develop the land.

omenkaLives:
I pray their wish be granted before midnight in Jesus name, amen.

I just cant wait.

Omenka, why are you always on every Igbo thread as if you are biologically configured to her issues, to voice your bile-filled hate against them?
If you so much despise and hate the Igbos, why not keep off from her topic?

mekuzi09:

Omenka, why are you always on every Igbo thread as if you are biologically configured to her issues, to voice your bile-filled hate against them?
If you so much despise and hate the Igbos, why not keep off from her topic?

I usually ignore retàrds. The next time you quote or mention me and don't get a reply, you should understand where you belong.

Bye.