₦airaland Forum

This is a social network and I do not need to write with paragraphs as I am not writing a PHD or Masters degree thesis…..

In reply to your post, there is no country without challenges and there is no perfect economy as far as I know…. Every nation was built by the genuine efforts of its people… your long epistle reeks of cowardice, a clear attempt to demarket the country and divert attention from the real issue…. I will ask again if the citizens of the foreign countries that you are advising Nigerians to japa to decided to run away and not stay back to fix their countries when situation was bad I do not think you or anyone will go to these countries…. It is not by accident that these countries are advanced, it is the hard work, patriotic actions and deliberate sacrifices made by the people…. You should be advising Nigerian youths to let go of stupid tribal sentimental biases and without fear hold the leaders accountable, all the problems you highlighted in your posts are solvable if Nigerians have leaders that are competent.… Those traveling for the sake of education if they did not get a solid educational foundation in Nigerian schools to read and write how would they be able to pursue or advance their education qualifications abroad….? As I said earlier japa is not a sustainable strategy to fix Nigeria’s problems as everyone can not run away from this country…. Nigerians should stop this defeatist agenda of running away from the country and instead stay back to build just like how people in those countries did to be where they are today…..

Namaster:
This post makes me YEARN to smack you silly.

First for the ABSOLUTELY stupid nature of its contents. Then for your FAILURE to employ something as important as a PARAGRAPH.

Back to the post:

You keep yapping and yapping about being "slaves and third class citizens" in a foreign country. EVERYBODY knows this is an 80s argument.

Getting VISAs is not as simple as it once was. Current immigration policies DEMAND that you have a clear and definite purpose before you are granted a Visa.

For MOST people, that either takes the form of STUDY or WORK. Both of these require sponsorships from institutions or employers who believe in you.

Nigerians abroad WORK to improve themselves either through local certifications or educations. But while working towards their education or certification, they make take some "menial jobs" like driving for UberEats or waiting tables.

Which brings me to your point about shitting on menial jobs. That is CLASSISM. Your post shows that you DISREGARD and look down on people who do jobs you consider "menial".

Meanwhile, they are considered an integral part of the country they reside in. For context, the average income of a waiter in the US Is about $31K and that's not including the tips they get.

The point is most "menial jobs" abroad is SUFFICIENT to live a decent life, unlike in Nigeria. That is why ONLY about 35% of Americans have a Bachelor's Degree.

I suppose your "third-class citizen" also alludes to the RACISM that Nigerians face abroad. That is LAUGHABLE.

Nigerians at home have to deal with TRIBALISM which is even dumber than racism. As a Nigerian abroad, you may need to cross the racism hurdle to get a good job.

But Nigerians in Nigeria have to deal with TRIBALISM, NEPOTISM, FAVOURITISM, CORRUPTION and FAKE job postings by RITUALISTS and RAPISTS to get a good job.

We have seen reports of Nigerian-born black people in position of political authority in foreign countries. Let someone from a different TRIBE try to become the VC of a common state-owned University in Nigeria and all hell would break loose.

Another aspect of your "third-class citizen" probably relates to Police treatment of black people. But it's NO different from the way Nigerian Police and other security agencies treat Nigerians.

Police could GUN you down because of #200 in Nigeria. Nothing will happen. Your family can't sue anyone for SETTLEMENT which is something that can be done abroad apart from the personal consequences the offending officer would have to face.

By the way, I like the fact that you mentioned that Nigeria is the best country in WEST Africa. You knew better than to say Africa.

But even that is PUSHING it. We all saw how Nigerian citizens in Ogun State had to cross over to Benin Republic to get access to POTABLE water.

In ONE day, we've read news of a KIDNAPPED commissioner and TWENTY kidnapped medical/dental students.

But that's not even the worst part. You want to know what the worst part is?

The worst part is that people DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO TO CALL! People are helpless in the face of a BRUTAL security threat because there is no DESIGNATED and RELIABLE number to call in case of an emergency.

Emergency call in Nigeria does NOT exceed screams of "egbaami ooo" and "ewoooo ooo". That's it.

The summary is this:

It is EASIER to be patriotic when you don't feel like there is a LOADED gun to your head.

It is EASIER to be patriotic when you don't feel like something is CONSTANTLY choking you.

It is EASIER to be patriotic when you don't feel like the system is actively working AGAINST you.

That is why people JAPA!

Life is too SHORT to be blindly loyal to a society that SUFFOCATES you.

Flight attendants tell people to put on their own oxygen mask FIRST before trying to assist ANYONE else in an emergency. Even your own CHILDREN!

That is because you don't run to put out a fire in your neighbour's house when your OWN leg is still ROASTING like suya.

Advice to anyone reading this:

If you can AFFORD it, JAPA! Bleep patriotism and JAPA!

Tinubu evil government can end today if Nigerians want it to end…. Everything bad happening in Nigeria is because the people allowed it to happen…. Once Nigerians stand together against these tyrants then Nigeria will move forward….

hisgrace090:
Not when Tinubu did not allow kobo to left in people's pocket again.

Not sure who you are referring to but even if so many have “japa” there is no way over 200 million people can run away from their country…. Majority of Nigerians have no choice than to fix their country…. These evil politicians occupying public offices oppressing Nigerians are not more than 1000 people….

budaatum:
Tell it to Dr Chris. He has temporarily japad.

I’ve read several posts made by many defeatists advising Nigerians especially the youths to run away (Japa) from Nigeria, telling them that the only way they can live a decent life is to migrate to other countries, I wonder how a great nation and people like Nigerians have allowed themselves to be defeated, so docile and cowardly to the point that their children are now only thought to hate their father’s land and prepped to leave the country at early stages of their lives to become “slaves” in other countries in the name of japa syndrome?

Nigeria remains the best West African country with so much potential…. It is unfortunate that the japa syndrome has become a culture in many parts of country to a point that it is on the verge of destroying what is left of the future of this country as many of our best brains continue to leave in mass…. This country was founded on the basis of mutual respect and ethnic synergy, our founding fathers believed in the power of our diversity this unfortunately became the bane of our development as overtime Nigerians allowed tribalism, corruption to reign supreme ushering in the worst set of people among them to rule, loot and destroy the country. Instead of uniting to take back the country, many Nigerians today prefer to runaway and live as third class citizens in foreign lands with the hope that Nigeria will magically fix itself before they can return…. If the citizens of the foreign countries that Nigerians are running to and currently living in did the same thing by “japaing” when their country’s situation was bad, would any of us “japa” to their country today? The answer is “NO”…. It is a fact the no one can fix Nigeria except Nigerians and what is happening today, especially the new culture of japa among our youths is a betrayal to our heritage, our founding fathers, those who fought and died for the course of this nation and our forefathers who fought the colonialists to ensure that future generations of this country can live free and be prosperous…. We may run to UK, USA or France over the economic crisis in Nigeria, change our native names but we can not change our Nigerian DNA or the blood of our ancestors that is within us. Many people are saying that Nigeria is dead and there is no hope for our youths, this is not true as the major reason why it seem to be hopeless is because of the lack of unity among Nigerians, many of us choose to foster deep tribal hatred and religious extremism towards other Nigerians, for some, it is a politically motivated choice while for others it is a sentimental choice… this dangerous way of thinking have brought this country to it’s knees as corruption and bad governance continues to thrive…. The truth is that Nigerians have a choice to fix their country if they choose to let go of these vices that divide them, making this country work for all Nigerians is achievable when the majority of us are willing to love our country and fight for the best for her…. What it takes is genuine patriotism which is lacking and this is why our people continue to suffer…. Just like the great patriots who fought to make America, UK and other countries we love to run to what it is today…. We have a nation blessed with abundant resources if harnessed and managed properly none of us will find these foreign countries attractive as life will be good in Nigeria…. Already, you can see many foreigners like the Chinese milking some of our resources illegally are living large in Nigeria while our people cry of hunger. There is no other way we can guarantee wealth and prosperity for ourselves without fixing our country, Nigerian youths should understand that the fate of this country is in their hands and what they choose to do will shape the fate of future generations…. These bad leaders we have today are in power because Nigerians especially our youths failed to hold them accountable, instead of fighting for a better future, our people have been robbed of their identities, defeated and brainwashed to accept “japa” as an achievement, a salvation to their failures…. Why live as slaves in foreign lands doing menial jobs when you can live as kings in your father’s land if we unite to fix our country by chasing away these evil politicians destroying it…. Nigerians are better off living in a prosperous Nigeria then living as slaves in another man’s country…. All that is required is for us to stand together, take our country back and fight for a better future that will benefit everyone…. If the people of USA, UK, Canada and other advanced countries did it, we can do it…. The Nigeria of today and tomorrow is in our hands to shape….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2VrvdYE40

Tinubu’s associate charged for treason, caught with Gaddafi gold bars worth ₦118 billion

Another malicious comment made to generate fake likes…. You will eat your words in due time for supporting this bad government….

blacknp:
Disgruntled bad belle Losers, election loss can be a very bitter pill to swallow.

Try again in 2027.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTiP-MZNLW8

Tinubu and APC reintroduce Buhari's decree 4, new bill penalizes protesters….

You know the truth already but you choose to pretend not to… I guess you’re one those paid to push false narrative and support bad government policies in this forum just like the other user @Softmirror whose malicious comments generated fakes likes in this thread to sway reader’s opinion, I will not bother posting any further content as you can easily search Google to get the evidence you need…. It is obvious your intention is to defend the government, your username “JagabanB” is all I need to know who you represent…. Those of you in this forum defending the actions of this bad government will one day regret it when this government turns on you and your rights are violated just like the protesters… I hope it won’t be too late to cry….

JagabanB:
U are the one reporting gossips right now.
The news said "reportedly kiIIed", same news told u that 4 people were kiIIed in Maiduguri and went ahead in the next paragraph to say they were kiIIed in a bIast, did the govt bIast those people?
Provide evidence that people were kiIIed not "reportedly kiIIed", I know of a 16 year oId boy that was kiIIed in Kaduna, that I'm sure of, u won't push "reportedly kiIIed" down my throat because it satisfies ur sentiments, if people were kiIIed, do well to bring proper details not "reportedly", I don't do that beer parlour story.

Social media gossips, seem you’re uninformed about the number of protesters that were shot by Tinubu’s government, you can read this article - https://www.presstv.ir/doc/Detail/2024/08/02/730557/Nigeria-kill-13-protests-economic-hardship

JagabanB:
I saw a video of 4 poIice men kiIIed in a vehicle, I think 3 men a young lady.
The people circulating that video made me believe it was from the protest and from the comments in that video, it sounds like they were just on patrol, I think in the north.
Then, I saw another video of a boy killed in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna.
Those are the only probable evidence of people that were kiIIed, the boy was kiIIed by a miIitary personnel which obviously was not sent by the govt and the supposed death of the poIice guys were supposedly done by the masses, some how, Nigerians have started posting about how govt kiIIed protesters, passing the message Iike several people were kiIIed because the govt wanted to surpress the protest, just like the lekki tollgate audio massacre of some unidentifiable ghosts, we are here again.

You’re not serious as you’ve made another incoherent comment, seem you’re a bot…. Don’t bother quoting me as I won’t reply….

Softmirror:
Is that why you prefer 'Kakistocracy' instead for your own choice of bastardization and weaponization?

It is funny how you and many other Nigerians generalize and reinforce malicious political propagandas that are not true…. The use of word “north” has been bastardized and weaponized against Nigerians living in the northern part of the country just as the word “south”…. The northern states political elites and their southern states counterparts have succeeded in polluting the minds of many Nigerians with their “North” and “South” political theories that are simply figments of the imagination when subjected to facts and reality…. Some of what you call “North Agendas” are simply propaganda pushed by some politicians in the southern part of the country to cajole and divide Nigerians along tribal or religious lines nothing more….. the earlier you detoxify your mind from these magical imaginary political spells the better….

Softmirror:
You mean the North?

Talking about Buhari doesn’t change the terrible situation that Tinubu has plunged this country….

Softmirror:
I agree with your comment above which is very, very true. Anybody who thinks its about the North at war with Tinubu is talking nonsense. But I am talking about Buhari.

Nonsense talk, which north and which war? I don’t know why many Nigerians are quick to sensationalize serious issues just to score cheap political points, how does protest against hunger, severe economic crisis and high cost of food be akin to a war by northerners against Tinubu? The #EndBadGovernance protest was largely organic in the north as northern states are the most affected states over the astronomical rise in the cost living….

Softmirror:
Who knows what you lots would have said if Buhari didn't turn up. ' The North is at war with Tinubu'.

I just read the news about the outcome of the council of state meeting that held today. I came across certain mind boggling sections in the article that confirms beyond any reasonable doubt that this insensitive government will never respect people’s constitutional rights to peaceful protests or reverse any bad policies that Nigerians protested against…. After killing unarmed Nigerians protesting against bad governance…. It is incomprehensible to say that protesters to this government are coup plotters, see what was said in the article about protesters below.

“The National security Adviser also briefed the council of state on Pre, during and post efforts made to contain the protest. He described the protest as insurrection and a movement that attempted forceful change of government…..”

“The Council commended Nigeria for resisting unconstitutional change of government, any change of government should be through the ballot not through barrel of guns.”

The shameful meeting was exacerbated not only by the rapturous encomiums on Tinubu but by the unanimous vote of confidence passed by the council to the worst government in Nigeria’s history, see these sections of the article below

“The NGF members unanimously passed vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of the NGF were satisfied by presentation made by members of the Executive cabinet.”

“Frank and fruitful discussions were held and the Council concluded that the Nigerian government is on the right track.”

There is nothing left to sugarcoat Nigeria’s political situation as the shameful outcome of this political circus that was held called council of state meeting is a confirmation that Nigeria is not a democracy but now officially a kakistocracy. These corrupt politicians whether present governors or past presidents, senators and so on are all united to ensure that the status quo which is corruption, looting and destruction of Nigeria’s economy is maintained at all cost, they will continue to thrive on Nigerians docility and stupidity until Nigerians are ready to let go of tribal sentiments and religious bigotry to demand for good governance…..

But not all igbos want to leave Nigeria, to be fair what should’ve been done by the government was to conduct a transparent referendum in the south eastern states. I don’t think the Igbos leaving Nigeria is a solution or bring about lasting prosperity and peace to Igbo land because it is still same crop of corrupt and incompetent governors and Igbo politicians that will occupy public offices in Biafra government…. Nothing will change for Igbo people in terms of development…. Igbos have benefited greatly from Nigeria in terms of trade and business… you will be surprised that if a referendum is done, many Igbos will vote to remain in Nigeria…. If Nigerians have leaders with integrity that are genuinely committed to fighting corruption and growing the economy…. No one will be talking about secession in Igbo land…. The Igbos will benefit more in a prosperous Nigeria than an isolated Biafra…. Above all, Igbos deserve to be treated fairly and respected by other tribes especially Yorubas….

00FFT00:
Not true!

First, there was no Biafra movement that led to the civil war. The Igbo and their Ibibio, Annang, etc. brothers fought a war that was forced on them by the Fulani-controlled Gowon military government to save their lives from the ongoing pogrom that brought back trainloads of their people's corpses from the North.

The Igbos have repeatedly announced their intention to leave this evil contraption. In fact, they were laughed at and ridiculed with unprintable epithets by the same people who are protesting today.

The Igbo have rightly decided to stay away from the current protest for the very reason that they do not want to be scapegoated again by those who have found collective cohesion in their hatred of their neighbors and compatriots.

Would it not be more profitable for other ethnic groups to visibly demand and support Igbo exit, if they truly support it, and intend to follow suit?

The rulers represent a tiny fraction of our population, and are therefore defeatable. The truth is that other Nigerian ethnic groups are still unsure if they want or if they possess the capacity to do well in their own country.

The Igbo are not trapped in this self-doubt and have fought a war to prove it.

I agree with the point made in the video that tackling the root problem which is leadership and our electoral system is key to resolving Nigeria’s problems but the fact is that the current crop of corrupt politicians in government are incapable of implementing any meaningful electoral reforms that won’t favor them. The only way to achieve electoral reforms is to first take out current crop of leaders running the affairs of the country…. This is why I’ve always advocated for a nationwide protest that would champion the establishment of an interim government with a mandate of 2 years to implement key reforms like restructuring of Nigeria’s political landscape to devolve more constitutional powers to states/regions, mandatory electronic voting results transparency systems and many other constitutional reforms that Nigerians are pushing for…. Tinubu’s corrupt government has to go for genuine progress to be made….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqTMgcnaOU

Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders mostly should be in prison….

No one should be deceived Tinubu’s government is not democratic but automatic…. They pretend to be a democratic government but show their true colors once there is a protest…. They are ready to kill more people if Nigerians decide to organize another nationwide protest…. Tinubu has succeeded in killing the independence of Nigeria’s government institutions including the legislative and judicial arms of government….

Salewa97:
Nigeria and its priorities, smh.

It’s funny how they can mobilize resources to silence dissent but can’t seem to lift a finger against real threats.

Maybe tracking bandits needs a protest to get their attention.

This movement is not the same as Biafra movement that led to civil war, Nigerians are mainly demanding for a reversal in policies that led to terrible economic situation they are going through…. I don’t think majority of Nigerians are against Igbo people secession agenda…. It is mainly the political elites who are in the corridors of power that are against any referendum in southeastern states because they know that letting the igbos leave Nigeria will make other tribes to demand for a referendum as well…. There is so much injustice in Nigeria, these politicians thrive on maintaining the status quo by spreading tribal propaganda that keeps the people divided while they plunder the nation’s wealth…..

00FFT00:
Igbo had to fight a war, sacrificing 3 million Igbo lives in the process to achieve the same outcome for themselves, same as all of you now seek today.

To what would you attribute your collective conspiracy to kill and stifle their wish to live free from the cesspit you are now stuck in?. Tribalism, evilness, foolishness, laziness, enslavement to Fulani. What?.