₦airaland Forum

Yes, you are right. I do not agree with our response, but I understand. These things have continued for as long as they have primarily because the Igbo have been somewhat moderate in their response. The moment it is known that every life will be accounted for, everyone will start behaving themselves.

I know what you mean, Zulu. I know what you mean.

I agree. If not for what happened in Onitsha, this Lebanon thing would have ignited unrest in nigeria. However, I hope 'ndi be anyi' remain watchful and do not get lulled into a false sense of security.

As for the other issue, I have been a foreigner (in mind for now) for many years 

ZuluNation:
Nne I lost my best cousin in the hands of those Atulus in Bauchi.

Sorry to hear that, brother. Biko stay strong.

Ike gwuru.

otokx:
If you say we are the giant of africa in terms of our potentials; maybe. In terms of the now, we are no where near anywhere.

stanech:
Fine, nigeria is the most populated black nation what has that got to do with being a giant when more than half of the people are hungry

Thank you, voices of truth. I cannot disagree with you less!

zebudaya:
It's the one and only zebudaya crème de la crème, avant-garde young, fly, Nigerian & Igbo for Life. The fairest of them all you can ask the mirror. Genius like Socrates I should smoke a pipe!

Nna, guy, nwayo kwa

@Seun,

On this thread I have not uttered one insulting or uncharitable word. Not one. I have only spoken the truth. You, however, were the one who maliciously accused me falsely. To your mind, raising views contrary to yours = brawling. I hear you. Hopefully, the time will come when you will begin to value contrary opinions instead of basking in the false security that is provided by people who reply to your every post with a smiley, regardless of how inapplicable your opinion is to theory or practice.

Ultimately, you seem to be unable to concede gracefully when you are proved wrong. That is your failing, not mine. Now, go ahead and edit! You know you want to.

Keep editing my posts, Seun. That's the perfect way to conduct a debate.

@Slimnike,

In direct answer to your question, the giant of Africa is indeed, South Africa. We all know that even though we may not all be prepared to accept it.

You have seen my take as an attempt to obtain ‘special’ treatment for members instead of seeing the ultimate goal of the further development of your business. I have also provided a link to a business article which gives credence to my opinion on the customer-chain. I’m surprised you didn’t make any reference to it in your last entry. Didn’t you read it?

Just so this doesn’t become overly prolonged, see this article from a Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/1999/06/21/smallb2.html

The article reads in part: “As you plan your loyalty system, start by outlining the distribution path by which your products and services get to the market and consider each member of that distribution path your "customer," too.”

And,

“Whenever you're creating an overall loyalty strategy for your company, you need to be sensitive to all of those "intermediate customers" who are part of your company's distribution chain. If your company fails to meet the needs of any of these critical links in the customer chain, it will surely affect the satisfaction and loyalty of the end customer.”

Rolly:
why on earth would anyone argue about stuff like this?

Some people just like to quibble over semantics.

mrmayor:
I am so proud that she did that, getting Nigerian out of a war zone,who would have thought that Nigerian government care about Nigerians,its really sad that she is gone,but am happy she left with her dignity.
She is one of the Presidents that Nigeria never had.

True talk, brother.

@Seun,

Seun:
In other words, you are not my customer unless you are responsible for my revenue. Is this right?

You can definitely look at it in these terms but you won’t unearth the intricate web of associations that tells the full story. For instance, your definition does not address the issue of Pester Power which is when children repeatedly nag their parents to purchase products and/or services that these parents wouldn’t ordinarily consider. Toy manufacturers all over the world are fully aware of this power. They not only arrange focus groups comprising their target segment (children), but also direct advertising communication at these children.

Moving to the matter of customers, delineation is necessary. Customers are those who purchase goods and services while consumers are the ultimate end-users of these goods and services. Therefore, customers can also be consumers while consumers are not always customers. Going by the purchase of children’s books you mentioned, the children are the consumers (end-users) while their parents are customers. Another example: If you buy lingerie for your girlfriend or wife, you are a customer. If you also wear these items to satisfy your sexual proclivities, you immediately become a consumer as well.

This site provides what is called a pure intangible service. As membership is free, all those who join (in other words, make the effort to register) are your customers. They also double as consumers of the service. Even though no monetary investment was made, our continual non-monetary commitment keeps this site running. It is this commitment that guarantees your income from advertisers. Were your members to go elsewhere, so also would your advertising revenue. Of this be in no doubt. Therefore, your primary focus should be on these members who (in our roundabout manner) ensure your steady flow of income. I find it necessary to point this out because at another time, you were vociferous in your refusal to accept that we are your customers. Customers do not always have to show commitment by parting with money (cost to customer/consumer). Our commitment to Nairaland is demonstrated through several non-monetary costs such as convenience, time/effort and other costs to us of a psychic nature.

You provide what I think is a superior service because it directly addresses the strong need of many (especially those outside Nigeria) who want to keep in touch with the goings-on back home, meet others, seek advice, and expose their core beliefs on a broad range of issues to challenge and/or endorsement. The mistake you are making thus far is your stance on the position of this site’s members in the general scheme of things. The sooner you begin to see us as the customers/consumers that we are, the sooner you can better articulate your business model to ensure an even greater flow of income.

@Rubbermaid,

Rubbermaid:
Nigerians - OBJ is screwing around with our success by playing ping-pong with Ngozi.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for president! God knows we need her. why?

1. In her time in office, she has increased our reserves by over 200%
2. She greatly improved the image of Nigeria to the world financial community.
3. She is passionate about Nigeria and wants to help turn things around.
4. She is highly regarded by the world (ex: Time Magazine: "Hero of the Year", and has no incentive to tarnish her image by playing the corrupt or inept Nigerian politician.

When God shuts a window, he sometimes opens a door. I hope this is the case here, and that she decides (or agrees) to run for presidency of Nigeria.

God knows we need someone like her.

Just to add to your list:

5. As Foreign Affairs Minister she helped get Nigerians out of Lebanon!

Ike gwuru.

I know, my brother. I know.

Fear don dey catch you.

The story of Nigeria is the story of a nation which disrespects its best brains and then casts them away like a sucked orange. Here is a woman who left the World Bank, took a pay cut, and slaved for her country and its people by going cap-in-hand from country to country like a beggar. Why is any surprised at the way she has been treated? You stick your neck out for that country and you get messed about. That’s just the way it goes. No incorruptible person can survive the politicking in Nigeria. None. Those that still have hope in Nigeria should tell us wherefrom their hope arises. Strike now or forever remain stricken!

Your wife shouldn't hear that oh - likely to lead to unnecessary matrimonial yawa.

My problem now is getting shrimp fried rice (whether I have to steal, buy, beg or borrow). Everything else - at this point - is secondary,

babe1:
Yes i have and i apologize.

Ok. I grudgingly accept your apology. Pity it does nothing to assuage my hunger but God dey.

babe1:
Nilla are you single? Can you cook fried rice? If your answer to both is yes, then see if Nutter is single so you guys can hook up. Please don't take offense you two.

Haha. Didn't see this before.

nilla:
@ babe1,

no i am not single, so no hooking up

Make I no even talk.

nilla:
@ nutter,

i feel you. Before i even saw her post i was already dreaming of chinese (wanted to eat sea food though)
then after her post i started craving.

Thank you. At least I cannot now be accused of overreacting.

babe1:
If you have a jet, you are welcome to eat but then again you have good chinese food in london at least around golders green.

Have you not done enough damage?

babe1:
Sorry, it was not intentional.

I don't believe you joo .  I have now developed a craving. I'll have to rifle through my well-arranged collection of take-out restaurant menus looking for the closest Chinese restaurant so I can order shrimp fried rice.  I'm not finding this funny at all.

@babe1,

Stop 'shakara-ing' us bachelors with tales of your cooking

Same here - hence my wink.