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What Nelson Mandela Said To Nigerians In 2007 by SReporters: 9:41am On Jan 04, 2023
“You know I am not very happy with Nigeria. I have made that very clear on many occasions. Yes, Nigeria stood by us more than any nation, but you let yourselves down, and Africa and the Black race very badly.

"Your leaders have no respect for their people. They believe that their personal interests are the interests of the people. They take people’s resources and turn it into personal wealth. There is a level of poverty in Nigeria that should be unacceptable. I cannot understand why Nigerians are not more angry than they are.

“What do young Nigerians think about their leaders and their country and Africa? Are they taught African history?

“What about corruption and crime? Your elections are like wars. Now we hear that you cannot be president in Nigeria unless you are Muslim or Christian. Some people tell me your country may break up. Please don’t let it happen.

“Let me tell you what I think you need to do. You should encourage leaders to emerge, who will not confuse public office with sources of making personal wealth. Corrupt people do not make good leaders. Then you have to spend a lot of your resources on education.

“Educate children of the poor, so that they can get out of poverty. Poverty does not breed confidence. Only confident people can bring changes. Poor, uneducated people can also bring change, but it will be hijacked by the educated and the wealthy.

"Give young Nigerians a good education! Teach them the value of hard work and sacrifice, and discourage them from crimes which are destroying your image as good people."

https://www.solutionreporters.com/2023/01/04/what-nelson-mandela-said-to-nigerians-in-2007/

Re: What Nelson Mandela Said To Nigerians In 2007 by Adanac(m): 9:50am On Jan 04, 2023
I'm not a fan of "Nigeria go better"

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Re: What Nelson Mandela Said To Nigerians In 2007 by SReporters: 9:59am On Jan 04, 2023
Adanac:
I'm not a fan of "Nigeria go better"

cheesy grin with the right leadership, it would improve

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