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Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by AfriNotesNEWS(op): 9:11am On Jan 15, 2024
Sorry to say, should you have read the book, (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People). The answer is not too far from the reality " A Bad system will beat a good person every day and time"

The impact of bad systemic issues on individual actions and outcomes is profound. It's often said that no matter how skilled, dedicated, good, or morally grounded an individual is

If they are operating within a flawed system like what we have in Nigeria, the system is likely to prevail over individual good efforts.

These are reasons why most of our fathers, brothers, and sisters work so hard in the right direction but with almost little results to show for it

This bad system highlights the importance of structural integrity and the need for systems that support and foster the right practices and ethical behavior.

Systems, whether they are bureaucratic, social, or economic, set the stage for individual performance.

A well-designed system promotes efficiency, accountability, and success, while a poorly designed system can lead to failure, no matter the rightful individual effort involved, the few that make it are extremely lucky

For instance, a highly competent teacher working in an underfunded school with outdated resources and overcrowded classrooms may struggle to deliver quality education.

The system, in this case, does not support the teacher's mission, as well as the innocent students no matter how good their intentions or methods may be.

In conclusion, the quality of the systems within which people operate can significantly influence their effectiveness and morale, to the extent of their life-gifted status.

It’s critical to address systemic issues to create an environment where good people and good practices can truly thrive. Without systemic change, even the best individuals may find themselves unable to enact the positive changes they strive for.

These and many more are the challenges good people, good people with morale in a system like Nigeria faced, May God help us

Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by Chinjo2: 9:22am On Jan 15, 2024
It's because we have a culture of celebrating thieves even in our churches and communities.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by simp4rebel: 9:33am On Jan 15, 2024
hm
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by Cruise777: 9:44am On Jan 15, 2024
Nigerians are actually rich but very ignorant to understand

They have their own houses and cars yet compare themselves with people on Mortgage, Carloan, Prepaid iphone

World bank would guess and release statistics about people in Nigeria living on $1 dollar a day

Average Nigeria pays rent or own a house far higher than $1, we eat delicious meals far more than $1
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by RepoMan007: 9:59am On Jan 15, 2024
Cruise777:
Nigerians are actually rich but very ignorant to understand

They have their own houses and cars yet compare themselves with people on Mortgage, Carloan, Prepaid iphone

World bank would guess and release statistics about people in Nigeria living on $1 dollar a day

Average Nigeria pays rent or own a house far higher than $1, we eat delicious meals far more than $1
govt propaganda agent spotted.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by CandidAdmin(m): 11:33am On Jan 15, 2024
Cruise777:
Nigerians are actually rich but very ignorant to understand

They have their own houses and cars yet compare themselves with people on Mortgage, Carloan, Prepaid iphone

World bank would guess and release statistics about people in Nigeria living on $1 dollar a day

Average Nigeria pays rent or own a house far higher than $1, we eat delicious meals far more than $1
The western media is painting us bad, but it doesn't mean we aren't in terrible conditions as well.

You won't believe people are suffering until you see them.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by AfriNotesNEWS(op): 1:00pm On Jan 15, 2024
You are 100% right

Is bad, reasons why most good people are poor, until you are ready to do the opposite, is next to impossible to make it following the right norms in this part of the world
Chinjo2:
It's because we have a culture of celebrating thieves even in our churches and communities.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by accordadoga21(f): 1:03pm On Jan 15, 2024
Hehehe

Make I book space until this gets to the front page.

If I lucky before that time seun and his mods never block me (because e no dey hard dem), I go talk wetin dey my mind on this thread.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by AfriNotesNEWS(op): 10:38pm On Jan 16, 2024
We hope so

Thanks
accordadoga21:
Hehehe

Make I book space until this gets to the front page.

If I lucky before that time seun and his mods never block me (because e no dey hard dem), I go talk wetin dey my mind on this thread.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by AfriNotesNEWS(op): 9:55pm On Feb 01, 2024
Still shocking how Good people keep paying the price..
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by johannu(m): 12:51am On Feb 02, 2024
The Nigerian system is why Nigeria is not working for the good of the ordinary Nigerian people. Except the Nigerian system is tinkered with and completely overhauled, it will get worse for the Nigerian people.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by AfriNotesNEWS(op): 5:02am On Feb 06, 2024
Sure. You are right, may God help us in this part of the world
johannu:
The Nigerian system is why Nigeria is not working for the good of the ordinary Nigerian people. Except the Nigerian system is tinkered with and completely overhauled, it will get worse for the Nigerian people.
Re: Reasons Why Most Good People In Nigeria Are Poor And Broke by Strafudeen: 11:46am On Feb 06, 2024
Chinjo2:
It's because we have a culture of celebrating thieves even in our


churches and communities.
Yea
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