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Dangote and Jonathan are really changing the perception about Nigerians globally, across Africa and in my observation, very seriously in East Africa.

I was at the popular kariakoo market, Dar Es Salaam the other day and something quite interesting dawn on me following a conversation I had with the proprietor of a store I was doing some purchase. From my speaking, she ask if I was a Nigerian to which I said yes. Immediately there was a change in her countenance. Her smile broadening, she ask if I was in Tanzania for the Dangote operations. Later on, I reflected on the instant change in her countenance and I realized I have been noticing that a lot in recent times as I interact with different people from all over the world; Americans, Arabs, Europeans, Indians etc and a lot of east Africans. Most of them keep expressing their admirations for Dangote’s reputation and Mr. Jonathan conceding defeat as an incumbent president of an African Nation. Most people may agree with me that normally, the moment other nationals find out you are Nigerians, they get wary and sometimes subtly or clearly, hostile. In my experiences, they only generally relax when they interact with me and judge me on an individual basis. We all know the reason for the suspicions, disrespect and hostilities.

Aliko Dangote invested over $500m in a cement factory in Tanzania which was recently commission. He is also investing in power and other sectors. Dangote is investing in many countries across Africa creating jobs and positively impacting on the economies of African countries.

As much as I admires former President Goodluck Jonathan conceding defeat to Muhamadu Buhari in this year’s presidential elections, I didn’t see it as big deal that was supposed to make him a hero but is it not a big deal? Maybe it is a very big deal after all. For a black president of a black African Nation, I now agree it is big deal. African leader have a reputation to hold on to power at whatever cost! They can change their so called constitutions at will like Burundi's president recently did and Rwandan president currently doing which made me wrote the article, will African leaders ever learn? to serve their interest. But when Jonathan, with all the vultures surrounding him who doesn’t care if Nigeria is plunged into chaos conceded defeat, it is big deal. It is very big deal and big a deal enough to make him a hero both at home and abroad.

Goodluck Jonathan is especially a hero in Tanzania right now where general elections comes up Sunday 25 October and the ruling party is facing a stiff opposition with predictions of election outcome too close to call. Jonathan is currently in Tanzania as the chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to monitor the elections. A lot of Tanzanians are excited and hopeful that their country will follow Nigeria’s example.

I feel proud when I hear these expression of admiration for these two great men among many others. I feel good when I see the positive change of attitudes, respect and acceptance given me as a Nigerian because of them. I wish Nigerians who keep dragging our names to the gutters with every vice imaginable across the globe could desist and turn a new leaf. I wish our politician and top government functionaries could set a new positive and higher standard for other African Nations to follow. I wish Nigeria can one day be the envy of every nation, the pride of Africa and every black person.

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Oooh they are investing in other countries,what happened to nigeria

They are investing in other countries thereby developing their economy while nigeria economy is in a deep poo.

Take it or leave it, this year 2015 is a turning point for Nigeria's image both home and abroad. All thanks to God and the agressive electoral reforms carried out by former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan which is a solid foundation for purposeful leadership and national progress.

As for the poster above me, Dangote is an astute international business man and not a government. Besides, even governments invest in other countries these days. If every foreign business person in Nigeria today is to withdraw their investments and go back to invest in their countries, you can only imagine what will be left of the Nigerian economy. So cut Dangote some slack, He has and is still contributing his bit to the development of the Nigerian economy.

Dangote don reduce cement mony,i hail am. Goodluck, what an amiable gentleman n africa democratic model n icon.

Jollyjoy:
Oooh they are investing in other countries,what happened to nigeria

They are investing in other countries thereby developing their economy while nigeria economy is in a deep poo.

Come on JollyJoy, Dangote is incredibly investing in Nigeria na!