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gwas: Could you kindly tell us one Nigerian who has made his millions legitimately at the age of 24?

There are millions. Just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't exist

Blazay: I am trying to teach you 'morals'. . .ONLY THIEVES SURVIVE IN NIGERIA!!! OR YOU ARE AN ACCOMPLICE!
Still living on your village philanthropy huh? No wonder.
What do you have to brag about in Nigeria. . . .BUT STOLEN SIPHONED INHERITANCE?
Please, when you can work like the average AMERICAN TEENAGER. . .gimme a holla.
Now, go back to 'suck' some milk for breakfast or lunch. . .where ever you are!

Nor be ya mate be this? A FEMALE TOO! Make you siddon for NL dey waste both 'brain' and 'spe-rm' cells mastu-b-ating in the Romance and Sexuality sections of NL from year to year!
Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeew!!!

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THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE HOUSES I LIVE IN NIGERIA AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GERRRID OF IT WITH ALL THE NIGERIAN STENCH OF POVERTY, DISEASES, CURSES AND BADLUCK!!!!. . . . PAID FOR IN FULL. . . .EVER BEFORE YOU WERE BORN OR YOUR PARENTS EVER DEVELOPED THE CONCEPT OF SHARING OIL-BLOCKS AS SIGNS OF WEALTH IN NIGERIA. . . .REMAINING EVER SO STOOPID FOR THE GREED AND CORRUPTION THAT CONTINUES TO RAVAGE YOUR PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL BEINGS TO KINGDOM COME!!!!. . . .SO SHARRAP! CUZZ YOU NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH COCKROACH/RAT INFESTED MANSIONS ALL OVER NIGERIA!!!!!

I CAN NEVER SLEEP WELL IN THE PHOCKING PLACE! FULL OF ILLITERATE DUMMIES AND PSYCHO THIEVES! I prefer my quiet. . .clean small AMERICAN HOUSE. . .RENTED AND ALL! PEACE OF MIND!!!!! I RUN IT MYSELF WITHOUT SHOUTING AT ONE USELESS HOUSE MAID, FILTHY COOK OR SMELLY DRIVER!!!! THANK YOU!!!! The reason the average life-span is 46 abi na 52 years! I hope you make it to that age? Amen!!!

LOL am I meant to be impressed by that house?....hahahaha!!

Well lets see, I'm not rich.... I'm a middle class Nigerian ( I insist) and frankly you don't need to be rich to enjoy the basic things of life.

My dad went to UNN and studied bio-chemistry and later studied civil engineering My mum studied Buisness admin....she's a Buisness woman and a contractor.

Ohhh paying for a 3 bed house for 30 years is the American dream? Hahahahaahaha!....don't say rubbish old man.

I'm in no way comparing Nigeria to the US....it's obvious the US is more developed but to me I can't live here.... It's school and nothing else, I practically board a flight to Nigeria anything there's a break ( yea, that's how much I love that place) .

Errmm again am I meant to be impressed? None of my parents where born into poor families, not at all old man. My mum's dad was an established Buisness man and my dad's father was not so bad himself...so they pretty much had the kinda life I'm living at the moment (we don't worship money) .

And finally.... I can understand we are not of the same class; you certainly struggled ( tears and pain) to get whatever you have ( probably sold all your dad's plots of land or did some funny stuff to buy a one way ticket ) and I'm happy for you but the fact is prestige is not something you develop or get its something you're born with. Bye now.


P.s in reference to the prison ish you said..., I'm sure no Nigerian will want to live in a prison anywhere in the world.....well except they are inferior nitwits like yourself.

manny4life: Well, good that you mentioned politicans - that's on your own accord, not that I referenced nor insinuated that, nevertheless, back to the status quo.

Exactly. Nigerians not coming home given "the current state of things", is rather to their gain than it's detrimental... Come one now, don't you think so? So many Nigerians cannot do what? Come home?

There goes the informed mentality I keep talking about. I'm not talking about that kind of barrier, I'm referring to economic barriers. Besides, the upper class will continue to be upper class, as long as the middle class can afford quality education, that's all that matters.

You're incorrect. Ivy League or not, that's highly irrelevant. Ivy league is not for everyone, TRUE and it's not a measurement for success either. It's not all top level execs or whatever that attended Ivy League. It's just overrated. Obama's daughter may be upper class, and Mary (example) may be lower class, class doesn't prevent neither from accessing educational loans.

Majority of loans today in the U.S. are from folks who are into professional areas such as Medicine, Law, Advanced Engineering, etc. Regular education for Mary (middle class), is easily affordable if Mary keeps within her limit YET quality education.

Average meaning average - standard GOOD ROADS, rail network, sufficient electricity (eliminate generators), good medical network, etc. That's what I mean by average, it doesn't have to be excellent superb but low quality isn't acceptable either.

I'm not saying every Nigerian is rich nor comfortable - it all depends how you define comfort. If comfort means, you have a room to sleep in, have a job to go to, have time for yourself, possibly family - the basic needs of life are met, then I have it on good authority that most Nigerians are living comfortable.

Like I said - Rich, Wealth, Success, etc are not absolute. There's not actual template for success. Everyone define success on whatever component they feel attached to. I can be paying rent in my home, YET, travel oversees for business, and I'm successful. I can be working - private or govt, paying mortgage pmts, have random investments etc, and still claim success.

Therefore, whether you're paying for a house for 30 years or not, if you define that as success, then so be it. Like I told you, homes have equity and that's what goes into someone's net worth. If we're to go by your idea - "mortagaging a home is not what you define as success", then the Dangotes, Otedolas, etc aren't successful because just like banks provide financing for home purchase, banks also finance their business... NO? Ask SLS who barred banks from loaning to large debtors such as Otedola, I guess he isn't successful after all.

You're right. You're entitled to yours while I'm entitled to mine, however, in same vein, please flaunt accurate stats and figures... VERY IMPORTANT...

I don't know you are comparing Nigeria's infrastructure to that of the US. The US is definitely more advanced...they are way older etc.

I actually wanted to dig deep and counter some of your points but I really have other stuff to do at the moment. I will just maintain my point that Opportunities are everywhere including Nigeria and that there's a whole lot more opportunities in Nigeria or any other African country that there is in any first world country. Secondly any Nigerian living in diaspora is there either to their gain or detriment, personally i'd rather live in Nigeria but hey! i'm not everyone, even some asians and arabs prefer america to their own home countries so it can't be different for Nigerians. Pretty good argument buddy...its clear i'm a Naij person and your not so yea...

manny4life: Idk, you tell me, are you of those illiterate you speak off? Whoever talked of politicians, I have no clue. You made an assertion "How many Americans", and I replied finally, per your argument that you don't have to live in these place to be known as "RICH". Wherever you came up with politicians, I don't know. You're so confused in your line of argument.


While Nigeria may not be a hell hole "to you", well to others it is. Give me one thing that works in Nigeria and I don't have to bribe my way to it. At the end of the day, it's all about principles.

Yes, does Nigeria have good roads? Does Nigeria have good education, healthcare systems in place? In fact, I'm talking too much, let's start with their economic policies, does Nigeria have sound economic policies in place to encourage growth?

I'm not accusing Nigeria, but let's call a spade a spade. Nigerians here are not afraid of coming home, but the afraid of the reality on ground. There are so many Nigerian doctors with their own practice, it was easy for them on day one.

You're right, there are opportunities everywhere, however, there are places that makes it easier to harness those opportunities than the others... FACT. If I don't have to jump through hoops and loops just to get a license, then worry about infrastructures, then worry about a million other issue as opposed to a place where in less than 60days, I'm up and running with the right things, where do you think I'll choose first?

My friend, tell yourself the truth. The day Nigeria has average infrastructures in place, believe me, Nigerians here (professional, and jackal workers), will return home and you'll be surprised at their level of investments.

Umm, perhaps if you've been sleeping... let me know when to wake you up. Going by the top stats of where Nigerians are - NY, TX, VA/MD/DC, etc . Firstly you need to ask yourself what the average home cost in these area before you jump into your conclusion.

A greater portion of Nigerians living here have good education and good jobs, leave all the nonsense about people who claim they wash dead bodies and wash plates. For immigrants, maybe. for veterans (not FOB's), they have good jobs and leave in good home.

I only mentioned politician because thats the belief of a lot of "uninformed people".

If the Nigerians abroad are afraid to go home then its frankly to their gain or detriment as the case may be. So many Nigerians cannot

I don't know about loops and all but I'm pretty sure it happens everywhere in the world. Obama's daughters are more likely to go ivy league schools get very well paying jobs and remain in that upper class as compared to a middle class family whose girls have to take student loans to pay for college and that doesn't still guarantee them a step higher in the social ladder. Nevertheless.....point noted.

Please, what do you mean by average infrastructures? we may not have excellent infrastructure like the Americans or chinese but with the economy growing at 6.7% this year (one of the fastest in the world) and at a projected double digits in the few years to come, we'll get there.

Nahh don't tell yourself that lie. I wouldn't argue that Nigerians are the richest and the most comfortable African immigrants living in the US but i'm not going to agree with you that almost everyone is comfortable...

Mortgaging a house for 30 years is not necessarily what i define as success but oh well. everyone has their opinion no?

manny4life: also compare that to those that can commute to the hamptons, beverly hills etc..

We can also do that, that's no biggie...either way, the difference is VERY clear. If you want to flaunt unnecessary stats and numbers out there, then let's do it right.

If you know that "per your second paragraph", then stick to your argument bruh, rather than flaunting your, "how many Americans can afford to live in Hampton". I don't need to live in Hampton nor the hill to be considered rich, after all the top 50 wealthiest Americans DO NOT live in either of these places.

Many people may not afford $10million homes like the Hampton and Beverly Hill, but they sure can afford the $200's, $300's even up to $1million depending on their profession. Doctors, lawyers, Engineers are prime examples.

Same thing goes for Nigeria!! or are you one of those illiterates that believe its only politicians that live in Lekki, Wuse, Gra etc??...nahh come of it, I expect better. I'm actually sticking to my argument which is that Nigeria is not a hell hole where "nothing works", theres no power, good roads etc and to some that said "one can't make it in Nigeria without connections or lying yaddy yaddy yadda" please!!!. I'm just saying there are opportunities in every part of the world...it just takes a very clever person to see them. Finally, we both know that a large number of Nigerians in the US don't live in $200,000 houses...just the few who actually utilized the "OPPORTUNITIES" and were not waiting on the american government to keep feeding them like some lazy people in Nigeria expect the FG to do. "its not your fault if you are born broke, but its most definitely your fault if you die broke"

[quote author=prince_onx]Guy don't fool yourself with any mango island or maita-Nnama gist! How many people generally both in US, UK, the moon, and Nigeria can afford it? Is it only Nigerians abroad that your purchase challenge go to? And listen to yourself and those you named living there, how many teachers, police (not top officers), firemen, or nurses/Dr live there? Those everyday folks that teach your kids, and treat them? None! Why? Because only the mighty rich can afford it. I have read and seen topics on property section where a plot of land without a building goes for up to N200m in those places you mentioned and you are here celebrating and praising Dangote and co for living there while high percentage of Nigerians live on less than $2 a day. You're right! Most of us in US, UK, or Canada can't afford those places but we can afford a $200-$300 thousand houses (not just plot) that gives access to everything for us and our kids! Such as schools, hospital, library, water, roads, electricity, and so on and that to me is being healthy and wealthy![/quote]Nigerians own a great portion of whatever company, home, apartments and whatever that occupy banana island or any other place in Nigeria. The same way so many Nigerians afford N30-100million naira houses and yes we pay for it at once. We also give our children the best of education in Nigeria no matter the price and trust me you don't have to be a dangote or adenuga to own a house over $300,000 in Nigeria. yes, water is not a problem for us,a library, cinema, A hospital is also not a problem for us.... the fact is everyone can't live a good life. Please do not bring up that $2.00 a day sh!t here. The Woman selling bole down the road will make over N2,000 that day, thats close to 60 thousand in 30 days...about 400 dollars no? so please!! lye down! \___________

manny4life: Compare that % to the number of Nigerian population that can afford to travel to Lekki, VI, and wealthy areas,. I did not say live but to commute to that area? After comparison, let's see who has a higher #.

Dude please, save your random talk,not helping your cause

also compare that to those that can commute to the hamptons, beverly hills etc..

frankly I don't want to compare both nations...the US is obviously more developed, its a "first wsorld" country no? I'm just saying, Nigeria isn't a hell hole, people make it and make it big here and Nigeira is growing by the day whether you agree or not. Thesame goes for the US... don't just paint it like people don't struggle there.

[quote author=prince_onx]So for someone living in Canada that probably spend a month or two in a year or two years to own/build a house even in the village and still own or even rent one in Canada is nothing to you? You guys need your head check seriously and that's why the crime and stealing rate in that naija will always be on the high side. Nothing de satisfy people with your mentality for real.[/quote]I never said it was a bad thing. Its actually commendable because just a few can even achieve that. I was just saying that in reference to some Nitwit who was saying utter rubbish.

eastOFwest: YES! They all belong to a small group of people eating your money on your behalf so that you can google them and be proud of them for making billions on your behalf. You have made it indeed!

LOL!! your money? did your father or grandfather give them N1million to keep for you? yea, I thought so...

Just so you know Dangote and Alakija were born into pretty wealthy families..

eastOFwest: What percentage of Nigerians can afford to live in these places you described? Do u know that is where all your money for electricity, potable water, healthcare, good roads, education lies? In the hands of a few people! And u are applauding it?

what percentage of the US population can live in the Hamptons, Beverly hills etc.... PLEASEE!!!

Gsluv: The issue of living abroad or living in Nigeria is a question of personal opinion. Every human has a tendency of viewing and judging things based oon hi opinion and present circumstance he's going thru. You can't blame a guy who's parents have worked their life to ensure he's cmfortable, he has the right to say he prefers Nigeria, its not his fault, he was simply born into it by Grace. However you can't also blame a guy who's the first born of the family, finished from uni with a very good result nd yet finds it hard to get a good and still has plans to get married and pay house rent nd all, he also has the right to want to leave the country to where he will pay off anf live normal and cmfortable one. I think before u cast aspersion, u need to be empathic as to the situation of each one. If u prefer living in Nigeria and want to make it here, the sky is your limit. If you want to travel abroad and have a zeal to make it also, the sky is your limit. Time and chance happens to us all.

@Godogwu you have made us understnd u got a rich background, well thnks to God nd ur parents who have afforded u d opporunity but dnt make travelling abroad look like a sin to someone else jst cos u cmfortable hve it all worked out. One thing u shld knw is u serzly do not know what maany bright young chaps who might be even smarter than you or I are going thru. Dnt get me wrong m nt castn u but making u realise something, I also m grad owning my own biz with the intention of travelling abroad for my masters and after a while come back home and build empire #Godhelpme but the fact that I'm cmfortable doesn't mean another brother is, all fingers are not equal believe me. Nigeria is failed, there's no point arguing it. A friend jst wrot me from cyprus and said "if we all say a change is coming, at least that means there are some things already being put in place to facilitate d future change, but what are our leaders puttn in place NOW to facilitate that change?"

Naija ppl abroad, remain focused; Naija ppl here remain focusedn the sky is always our limit.

I totally agree with you but to some extent. Sincerly I dont't consider myself or my family rich...I would always tell anybody " we're comfortable, middle class etc", some people may consider us wealthy but I insist we aren't. I have friends who's parents are extremely wealthy and frankly they may not even have to work a day in their lives; going to school for some of them is just to get that knowledge so they can run their parents various businesses. Frankly because of the way I carry myself they are comfortable around me; I don't go kissing peoples feet because their parents are wealthier than mine...nahhh not atall. I myself want to be wealthier than my parents thats why I study hard in school and try as much as possible to make good grades.

Again I agree with you about everyone having their own choices; I'm not forcing anyone to come back to Nigeria...my point is that so many paint the US, Uk etc as heaven like you pick money on the streets or whatever. Those same people will paint Nigeria as hell; everyone is suffering, no power, no water,"nothing works" bla bla bla. The "nothing works" statement kills me!!, I beg to ask "what have you tried?" Some people expect to get success without laboring for it.... and the rest completely sickens me because I know the Nigeria I live in. Like i've said before, there are opportunities everywhere, someone just needs to get of their lazy butts and grab them.

[quote author=Real-Mccoy]My advise for Nigerian Youths with great potential is, leave the country if you are at age 18 to 35 and if you don't fall into those age bracket, remain in Nigeria.[/quote]what an advice...leave the country?

I think some people here feel they have something like a "second home base". Its laughable.

So imagine if everybody in that age bracket were to take your dumb advice; who will build Nigeria? the 0-17 year olds, or the 36-100 year olds. Dude, check yourself; you're the reason for your misfortune.

eastOFwest: You are the one who is exposing his daftness! Do u know how many billionaires you have in America? Do you know how many places like banana island or better that you have in America? People just Decide to type nonsense high on God knows what.

If Nigeria was "normal" it wouldn't be possible for dangote to be worth $13billion! Based on the GDP's of Nigeria and USA, he's equivalent in USA will be worth trillions! Don't you know that dangote and his like are the biggest crooks of them all? Colluding with government officials to corner swathes of Nigeria in a way that is not possible in any sane country!

Banana island my foot! I'll happily trade that for constant electricity, effective police and good healthcare any day!!!

yes , america has billionaires but frankly we are talking about Nigerians in diaspora and not actual Americans aii. Dangote?.... crook? adenuga? crook?, jim ovia?... crook? Alakija?... crook?....dude, I suggest you Google and stop ranting.

UNLEASHED: Are you kidding me?

oh you didn't know this? forgive me...now have a bench please \______

Biafra rep: What a very daft analysis, have you been to a place called banana island in Lagos and seen how the Dangotes, Adenuga's et al live? How many average Canadians can afford to live in Banana island or Maitama? You have a very low self esteem and most certainly would be scavenging for crumbs on the streets of Ottawa!

Lol, I was completely perplexed by the post. you don't even have to go as far as banana island or Maitama. Even GRA in port harcourt, Wuse in Abuja, Magodo estate or Lekki in Lagos; how many diaspora Nigerians in Canada can afford to own houses there? the most they can do (with the exception of a few) is to build houses in their villages where the fathers or grand fathers left plots of land for them.

HAH: They are not even as rich as i thought, so no Nigerian actress has up to $1Million

kinda what i thought but i guess this is supposedly from acting alone., quite a number of them are worth a few millions of dollars with endorsement deals, contracts and other perks that come with being stars.

Tunby: There are many Nigerians who work hard yet live below what their efforts would have brought, given the right environment.Dr Farrah Gray(one of the worlds youngest billionaire) once said this and I paraphrase 'You'll need 7times more work to succeed in Nigeria than in America.However you will get 7times more result'.

and in the words of Aliko Dangote (richest black man alive)and I paraphrase "There are endless opportunities everywhere, it just takes a smart eye to see them"

Pataki: How I wish those advertizing Nigeria as the place to live and invest in, can equally advertise 'safe hospitals', 'security', 'stable water and electricity' as far better than what one gets from either from Europe or America.

There is more to life than buying flashy cars and building houses, in a country filled with all sorts of life unexpectancy.

Each to his/her preferences.

Well like you said "Each to his/her preferences". You can't be guaranteed security anywhere in the world, don't make it seem like if someone comes into Nigeria today, the person is likely to die the next day or something.Frankly, I can't worry about someone randomly shooting me at the cinema for no reason, or shooting me at the mall for no reason....or coming to class and shooting everything in their sight for no reason whatsoever. please we have water...stable water (get a borehole) or live in an estate with general water supply. I don't know what you mean by "safe hospitals"..or people don't die in first world hospitals? wow! never knew. -____-

sometimes I wonder when last people like you have been in Nigeria.

[quote author=madame_bebe]Heey ..Pampers !! High5 [/quote]Hello

nijanigga: The simple fact is Nigerians are greedy and can go so low to make money,anywhere in the world.In Nigeria instead of the masses fighting corrupt leaders,they sell thier birthrights and wait for their turn to loot.Everybody can't be rich,but to live a fufilled life is more meaningful that being "rich" .
Remember the rich also cry.Not all that glitter is gold.

True.. But this is what most poor people tell themselves to make themselves feel better. P.s not insinuating anything..

TRUTHTELA: Is it not common sense? The people that stole public treasury in Nigeria and become billionaires, from Nigeria's past presidents, to the incumbent president, down to your local govt. councillor and co. Where do they send their kids to get good education? Where do they go for medical treatment ( HEADACHE & STOMACH ACHE) Obviously, they're telling you there's NOTHING TO DO IN NIGERIA, COMO'N people!!! How else do you want to be told that the FUTURE in Nigeria is BLEAK & BLEAK Your rulers leave you in darkness, LOOT YOUR COMMON WEALTH & BRING IT TO THE USA, to keep. What does that mean? (where person money dey,na there in heart dey ooo) USA, is the FUTURE ( they INVENT & THE ENVIRONMENT IS CONDUCIVE FOR IT), if you missed out, your kids might not, remember, here is the home of FORTUNE 500 companies ( they go to Asia, for cheap labor) e.g, Coca Cola, Exxon Mobil, Apple, Microsoft,Google, Facebook, Dell,GE, Lockheed Martin,Chevron,Pfizer,IBM, JP Morgan,etc. So, the PROOF of the PUDDING is in the EATING!!!!!!!!!

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Do you know Asians are the highest percentage of intl students in America? I would guess they have better economies and infrastructure than Nigeria, so why the flood of asian students in the US?....

manny4life: The way you guys flaunt your stats is just too alarming... 50% on food stamps?

That means 160+million people on food stamps? That means, if there are 100 nairalanders on here, there's a strong possibility that 50 of us are on food stamps? LOL, smh @ ignorance.

15-25% working class doing menial jobs? LOL, menial jobs like? If a whooping almost 25% is in working class doing menial jobs, that means the middle class (the main bracket of U.S. economic contribution), is in serious dilemma...SMH again. Ask your self, what % of people are below poverty line, as opposed to the middle class, then re-educate yourself again.

google my dear friend.....google

[quote author=omo_to_dun]I would like to appeal to NLers to always provide proofs for their claims and not to just quote magic numbers. So many anecdotes and claims here are egregiously and misleadingly false.

There are sundry opportunities in America and so many Americans are not interested in pursuing them because they are lazy. They are not willing to put in the work to better themselves. Other Americans, however, are extremely hardworking and are living a good life. America is a land flowing with milk and honey but it will not miraculously flow to your doorstep; you have to aggressively pursue it. It seems to me that if you don't have millions, Nigerians will not consider you a success, for until you have multiple properties and drive fancy cars will you be deemed not to be poor. That is not true.

You can live a good life in the States if you live according to your means.[/quote]Wole Soyinka is a success; he doesn't drive big cars and have fancy properties, same goes for Achebe, Ngozi Okonjo etc. Ngozi may be wealthy today, but thats due to her hard-work and determination. Endeavor to say only what you know; Nigeria and many other African countries have greater opportunities than any first world country because the lands are virgin....there are so many things you could do in Nigeria, some people haven't just thought of them yet.

Roland17: Honestly i have been tempted to avoid this topic, but i guess am loosing..

If you were born and grew up in a struggle for everything including the air u breath in Nigeria, you watched your parents hustle day and night under the scorching heat of the sun and were drenched at numerous times under the rain, you get admitted to a Nigerian university to pursue a 4 year course and u end up spending 5-6 years owing to strikes and different issues bedeviling the educational sector in Nigeria, you finally graduate from tertiary studies and there are no jobs for you, not cos you are incompetent like many graduates the system has unfortunately bred but because of nepotism, bad economy, inflation, corruption and unemployment and you are fortunate to relocate to the US, your mentality about Nigeria changes despite how much love you feel for your nation..

Am not talking about people who relocated when they were young and do not understand the life cycle of an average Nigerian, on this forum there are so many Nigerian Americans who fall into this category cos they were either born here or relocated when they were 6-12, they easily cast aspersions on Nigerians who are making attempts to come over, for some, they forget at some point their father had to marry an American/ Green card holder to guarantee them the oppourtunity for a better life compared to the average young kid born in Nigeria, they easily remind you how fortunate they are to be Americans, forgetting the journey of their parents .

Life in Nigeria is not for the Fainthearted, its not for the weak, I AM A TESTIMONY TO THAT, thus when you relocate to a country where the government accepts responsibility for its citizens and residents, then you begin to have second thoughts.

The USA offers everyone an equal opportunity to success (to a very reasonable extent), IT's NOT A BED OF ROSES, BUT IT REWARDS HARDWORKERS, if you are a legal resident, you respect the law, HARDWORKING, pay your taxes, you can live a very decent life and aim higher, a decent life in US, is a Rich life in Nigeria when compared, so why should i not build a good house, buy a good car or live a happy life after working and earning a decent life in the US, why should i not pride my self in my achievements knowing how hard it was for me and my family before i relocated, so please do not blame those who legally earn a living in the US.

Education, Health, social services, Amenities, freedom and true democracy are tangibles, that shock your nerves, yes there is the fiscal cliff, the unemployment numbers has increased in the past years, yes the Housing market is down, but compared to Nigeria, these issues are things you can cope with.

Am never going to encourage anyone to relocate without a plan, or stay illegal here but if u are going to be a P/ Resident, all i can say is WORK HARD, STAY FOCUSED, CUT YOUR COAT ACCORDING TO YOUR SIZE, THE SYSTEM WOULD REWARD YOU WITH A DECENT LIFE AND AN OPPOURTUNITY FOR A BETTER LIFE.

ummm Nigeria rewards hard-working people and not shortcut seeking people.

[quote author=omo_to_dun]That is wrong. The accurate figure is 15%. Next time, back up your statement with evidence.



"With 22.4 million households using food stamps, fully 15 percent of the American population is on the program. The costs, at $6.025 billion for the month, are just off the all-time record though the average monthly benefit per person has declined modestly to $132.96."

Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48898378/Record_46_Million_Americans_Are_on_Food_Stamps[/quote]over 100 million americans are on welfare
http://www.infowars.com/more-than-100-million-americans-are-on-welfare/

manny4life: My friend, STOP being naive... They don't own the home completely, but they have equity in the home, don't they?


30 to 50 years? Are you frigging kidding me? My friend, an average standard mortgage loans is 15year, not that it's uncommon, but most mortgage loans are not very known to be in their 30 year terms.

How many of your Nigerians compared to it's average standard has a complete paid off loan, whether financed through mortgage loans or traditional construction loans or commercial instruments?

oh yea? 15 years to pay for a house? wow!. Well in Nigeria its either you build it to your taste or you by the property off. The most i've heard off is paying about 3 or four times. Please don't make yourself sound dumb, the average lease or mortgage period is actually 30 years (use google). Frankly, most of the family friends living in the diaspora who boast of big mansions will still pay their mortgage every month for the next 5-30 years. The ones I know who actually bought the homes completely are Nigerians who live and work in Nigeria.

Freiburger: The same Nigeria is where people are living on less that 5 dollars a day, and these people who are making multimillion investments and driving the best of cars in more expensive real estates alleys in the world are doing that in the expense of the less privileged ones.

Its also in the same us that 50% of the population live on food stamps and another 15-25% are working class people doing menial jobs and mind you if food stamps were taken away by the government, then a whole lot of americans would live on less than that 5 dollars a day.

Tunby: true.But success would be faster and easier in certain environments than the other,with thesame magnitude of effort.Your going to study abroad is a pretty good example or can you compare corona to an Eleja1 community primary school where the teacher teaches subjects in Yoruba.

Nahh I disagree, I might as well choose to stay back in america and all but I'm telling you frankly that if I am offered a $60,000 p/a job in the US and a $50,000 p/s job in Nigeria....I will most definitely go for the job in Nigeria.

Its also the same way you can't compare st charles prep sch to an inner city detriot highschool or compare havard or yale to some community college.

Tunby: Omo Butter.You never see real poverty thats why you dey talk.

not everyone has to go through poverty to know whats going on in the world. They say "its not your fault if you are born poor, but its most definitely your fault if you die poor"

1forall: Ehn really? You be 19 na im you scatter mouth like dis so? You don see im house before abi im bank acct?
What have you worked for in your life?

Calotti abeg come help us reply this boy oooh

dude/Girl...whatever.... I went to good schools, i was given a good primary and secondary education...( pampers, etc ....)and so do most people I associate with, i'd like to believe that not everyone on this forum is some illiterate (Nigeria/diaspora) who blame the government for their misfortunes and don't go out there to make something of themselves but would rather go to a cyber cafe and condemn the country from dawn till dusk....

Secondly, I don't need to see his bank account for any reason...i know the kind of people I associate with and I can tell that he/she is definitely not my class but I don't class discriminate except when the personality of the person is extremely disgusting and I must say the inferiority complex of this guy is utterly disgusting. Yes, i have actually worked. I did my internship in Nigeria over the summer at my uncle's engineering firm (he's a civil engineer and an architect).

playah P: Shut up nigga!!! Why don't you come back home since its pointless staying there?... I have an aunt like you; she's always complaing about debt and suffering but she doesn't wanna come back!! Going there without a plan is really dangerous and stupid but if you seek the better life; a life where water, good road and electricity, security and justice isn't for the "big men" alone, then go to the developed world!!....
Even if you work hard in Nigeria, how many pple can boast of being middle class citizens??... Can u honestly say that life isn't preferable overthere than here?
Please come back home oh ye middle class citizen! Come and become a billionaire in your father's land!! I promise to give you a place you can squat..... Hediot!

you must be really broke....