ezeagu:
There seems to be a string of threads about which Nigerian geopolitical zone is the most developed. This isn't just strange since (black) Africa is being fingered on all sides by Arabs, China, India, and a whole line of foreigners, but mostly because Nigeria is a huge crumbling third world slum, yes, all of it, yes, even VI, Victoria Island does not have the infrastructure and planning of a low income neighbourhood in the Netherlands, what it has is very big and overpriced houses...

So I'm wondering, ethnic masturbation aside, is it not very ridiculous and embarrassing to compare regions of a very backward state, for example, for people who have dignity and are generally aware of global standards for cities and infrastructure (including foreigners who lurk here), is it not a form of self humiliation?

ezeagu:
I'm trying not to believe blacks have an overwhelmingly higher proportion of stupid people, but it gets harder everyday to believe that as demonstrated just here.

shervydman:
I thought I was the only person thinking otherwise ooo.

Comparison of underdeveloped regions. I weak!

ezeagu:
There seems to be a string of threads about which Nigerian geopolitical zone is the most developed. This isn't just strange since (black) Africa is being fingered on all sides by Arabs, China, India, and a whole line of foreigners, but mostly because Nigeria is a huge crumbling third world slum, yes, all of it, yes, even VI, Victoria Island does not have the infrastructure and planning of a low income neighbourhood in the Netherlands, what it has is very big and overpriced houses...

So I'm wondering, ethnic masturbation aside, is it not very ridiculous and embarrassing to compare regions of a very backward state, for example, for people who have dignity and are generally aware of global standards for cities and infrastructure (including foreigners who lurk here), is it not a form of self humiliation?

ezeagu:
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profolaolu:
Stop using mediocrity to hide ur failure instead of you facing it and hold your leaders responsible,you hiding behind a finger,why are countries grouped to developed, developing and underdeveloped, is it not for comparison, evaluation, assessment and amendment to help the underdeveloped and developing, and you talking against comparison and development level hypocritically make comparison and talk of development level,you are a disgrace to this nation,because you are portraying the country in bad light which is not suppose to be,hatred and tribalism have devour you, you bear the seed of bitterness and discord that rendered the poo you post uselesss

kn23h:
Looool when Ibos finally realize the underdevelopment in their land

Duru1:


In one instance, I shall give you kudos for the thought to have Nigeria and Developed in one sentence is absurd. By the same token, I must say you have the backward mentality which you seemed to berate Nigeria. Please cease to use the word "Black" for Africans and "Third World" for developing countries. If you have third world, I guess in your book you had "First World, Second World, Fourth World, Fifth World, Sixth World, etc. It is act of foolery to dwell on something that has no beginning and probably no ending.

Ikengawo:
Biafra is a middle income country by all statistics.

ezeagu:


Nigeria is a middle income country, it means there's money, but it does not reflect standard of living.

UncleJudax:

Damn. If you are real, your are a rare breed.

Most of the people involved in these local dick measuring contests have never left the rubbles called Nigeria.

Anyway, it is just another avenue for them to demonstrate their hatred for one other.

Stupid black people!

Ikengawo:


that's not what a middle income country is. That's a 3rd world economy. Especially is you subtract Biafra, and it's resources.

ezeagu:


The experience of black Africans is as shaped primarily by them being seen as black, no matter how that came about. The share of the world's power and resources has pushed certain countries into a lower order, and that's what makes certain countries third world. Nigeria cannot make decisions for the world that Germany can, Germany is in the first world and Nigeria in the third.

ezeagu:


Nigeria is a middle income country, it means there's money, but it does not reflect standard of living.

Nuzo1:


Wrong sir.

The classification of countries by first, second and third world were purely for political, diplomatic purposes, and has nothing to do with economic power. Those phrases are irrelevant and obsolete in today's world.

1. First world countries were those that allied with USA and Nato during the ww2.

2. Second world countries were those that allied with Russia and China. Cuba, Ethiopia etc.

3. Third world countries were those who were neutral during the war. Switzerland, Ireland, Sweden, Brazil and most countries in Africa.

That being said, I think the proper words to use are "highly developed, developed, industrialized, newly industrialized, developing and underdeveloped countries".

As for the entirety of your topic, I'm still thinking whether to respond or not. Your submission came with a lot of truths but lacks an in depth understanding of the root causes and solutions.

Thanks anyways for highlighting some of these truths.

Ikengawo:
His definition is factually correct.

Note: the Biafran war happened during the cold war and both the US and USSR were against us, making us non-aligned and second world by definition.

these definitions shift but most shifts are inaccurate. For example, a western country is a country that was a part of the western roman empire and an eastern country the eastern. But today western means white -or developed- and eastern means far east asian. Still, the person with the original definition is correct.

ezeagu:


Nobody today would call Switzerland a third world country, the definition of the worlds today is based on development and economic power.

"first world: the highly developed industrialized nations often considered the westernized countries of the world"
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20world

People use these definitions to outline the power dynamics involved in being developed and underdeveloped.

Nuzo1:


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_World

It's a stereotype bro.

You can't be making a case against the problem with underdeveloped countries and still have a problem with understanding the right phrases to use, what the main problems are and the solutions. Even worse so, not being open to learn.

Why then do have a case against ignorance in Africa when you seem to be exhibiting a great deal of it?

ezeagu:


You don't actually understand that some use the term first world and third world to highlight the inequalities between nations. It doesn't matter what nicety you're actually using anyway, the inequality and seclusion of third world countries from the share in economics would remain as such.

Nuzo1:


I fully understand that sir. But I don't agree with it because it is a stereotype and means totally different thing.

I could let your definition be if I was debating with Okada and Keke riders in a newspapers stand. But I wouldn't let it be in a thread like this where the op (you) is sounding international and berating ignorance.

You are exhibiting what you are condemning. That's my point.

Ngokafor:


Its a shame indeed!!..its like dwarfs trading words on who is taller,forgeting they are all dwarfs at the end of the day...such a crying shame.

ezeagu:


I don't know what okada and keke drivers has to do with this, third world isn't a stereotype anymore than underdeveloped countries is, the definition and use of the word has been explained already, so it's up to whoever understands its use and the use of 'underdeveloped' as dangerous to get it.

http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/18/heres-why-you-shouldnt-use-the-term-developing-country-any-more-5890789/