9jaDoc:


That's the correct mindset. At least in 9ja u have the priceless advantage of being in your own country, on the ground, settled. Any other place u r "that foreigner" - an outsider with an accent.

I was in a vehicle with some foreigners last time somewhere in akwa ibom, we were stopped by some immigration officers who after frisking through the vehicle, identified the foreigners because they couldn't answer the simple question about our state and LG put to us . They were asked to alight , while I sat back like a king.

The feeling was priceless and that can only happen to me in Nigeria.

My accent does not sound different here.

I can fight for Nigeria- trust me.

Caseless:
I was in a vehicle with some foreigners last time somewhere in akwa ibom, we were stopped by some immigration officers who after frisking through the vehicle, identify the foreigners because they couldn't answer the simple question about our state and LG put to us . They were asked to alight , while I sat back like a king.

The feeling was priceless and that can only happen to me in Nigeria.

My accent does not sound different here.

I can fight for Nigeria- trust me.

Exactly. And u can complain and rant as loud as u wish about any perceived problems in the country. Any other place u can't complain too loudly or you'd be asked "why don't u go back to your own country?"

9jaDoc:


Exactly. And u can complain and rant as loud as u wish about any perceived problems in the country. Any other place u can't complain too loudly or you'd be asked "why don't u go back to your own country?"

this is acerbic and could surely break me down.


I saw one documentary about a Sudanese refugee or an asylum seeker in Israel, and I increased my love for Nigeria even more.

It was like the whole community came out to tell him to leave their country. Every white person out there wanted him out- and he was helpless and lacked what to say to them.

I thank God for Nigeria.

I heard most of your colleagues are leaving Nigeria. Any such plans on your radar?

Caseless:
this is acerbic and could surely break me down.


I saw one documentary of a Sudanese refugee or an asylum seeker in Israel, and I increased my love for Nigeria even more.

It was like the whole community came out to tell him to leave their country. Every white person out there wanted him out- and he was helpless and lacked what to say to them.

I thank God for Nigeria.

I heard most of your colleagues are leaving Nigeria. Any such plans on our radar?

Nothing like home, unless it is a total war zone.
Oh, me? I go and come as I wish, one of the lucky few.

9jaDoc:


Nothing like home, unless it is a total war zone.
Oh, me? I go and come as I wish, one of the lucky few.

norrin like home for sure.


Well, you've defied "brain drain " and have given it a new meaning; maybe "brain oscillation".


My friend isn't that lucky , and as pro-home as he is, he now wants out.

9jaDoc:
Here is a list of Nigeria ills that are largely unobtainable in US. Please offer solutions for areas u have expertise or experience in.
(On a side note do u think someone with a masters and $50,000 should relocate to Nigeria or stay in US?)

1) rampant corruption everywhere
2) corrupt politicians
3) corrupt police
4) SARS
5) ritualists,
6) kidnappers,
7) conmen,
yahoo boys,
9) brazen robbers,
10) Boko Haram,
11) IPOB,
12) Delta Avengers,
13) baby factories,
14) child molesters,
15) child snatchers
16)human traffickers,
17) poor power supply,
18) ridiculous hospitals,
19) doctor strikes
20) poor schools, universities
21) poor infrastructure,
22) poor water supply,
23) poor waste disposal,
24) poor drainage system,
25) poor building inspection,
26) collapsing buildings,
27) dillapidated housing,
28) poor drug inspection,
29) poor food inspection,
30) poor environmental planning
31) corrupt clearing and forwarding,
32) corrupt customs,
33) no mental healthcare
34) no provisions for handicapped people
35) corrupt legal system,
36) corrupt judiciary,
37) poor banking system, long lines
38) poor and corrupt monetary system (black market)
39) Fulani herdsmen
40) military
41) aviation in general
42) MM Airport, Ikeja
43) filthy and congested seaports (Apapa)
44) rampant strikes
45) fake everything
46) intermittent fuel scarcity
47) generator fumes and noise
48) corrupt FRSC
49) road blocks
50) Non-existent planned public transportation
51) fires and deaths from power surges
52) deaths from unsafe roads
53) In case of fire, long waits for poor response
54) In case of crime, long waits for police response
55) long waits for poorly equipped ambulances
56) very poor emergency healthcare
57) ineffective drug prescription system
58) totally corrupt govt bureaucracy
59) very poor public healthcare sector
60) poor crime investigation process
61) poor forensics
62) poor record-keeping process
63) poor and fraud-susceptible personal identification
64) non-availability of student loans and work-study
65) non-existent credit system
66) non-existent car rental system
67) fraud-prone real estate - "this house is not for sale"
68) no substantial recompense for death or injury due to govt or police mistake or negligence
69) rampant jungle justice, sometimes on innocent people (could be u)
70) extremely high unemployment rate
71) cultists and cult wars
72) hawkers, beggars, mad and near-mad all over

SARS AND IPOB are the only things that are not in America. BH= Taliban et all. Fulani herdsmen = drunk white gun loving freaks.

In short. all other things in the list are THERE

Caseless:
norrin like home for sure.


Well, you've defied "brain drain " and have given it a new meaning; maybe "brain oscillation".


My friend isn't that lucky , and as pro-home as he is, he now wants out.

"Brain oscillation". Epic!

apalemighty01:


SARS AND IPOB are the only things that are not in America. BH= Taliban et all. Fulani herdsmen = drunk white gun loving freaks.

In short. all other things in the list are THERE

I'm always in both places. There is no comparison whatsoever but home is home.
Example: they are now talking about passing a law whereby a police officer who stops or searchs u, besides having probable cause, must also give u a business card with all his info and his station info. Compare to our NPF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwRi26s16QI

9jaDoc:


I'm always in both places. There is no comparison whatsoever but home is home.
Example: they are now talking about passing a law whereby a police officer who stops or searchs u, besides having probable cause, must also give u a business card with all his info and his station info. Compare to our NPF.

Some day, we will get there

apalemighty01:


Some day, we will get there

In one place the cops have body cameras to record their interaction with u and give u a business card after the interaction. In the other place the cops force u to an atm to withdraw money to bribe them. Seriously, how do u compare the two?

9jaDoc:


In one place the cops have body cameras to record their interaction with u and give u a business card after the interaction. In the other place the cops force u to an atm to withdraw money to bribe them. Seriously, how do u compare the two?

I haven't been there, but I believe the term DIRTY COP. is a phrase coined by the Americans.

If they were DAT gud, they wouldn't need camera's on dem.

The thing is, they are trying to put measures on ground that will stop police harassment and brutality.

Nigeria will get there someday.

apalemighty01:


I haven't been there, but I believe the term DIRTY COP. is a phrase coined by the Americans.

If they were DAT gud, they wouldn't need camera's on dem.

The thing is, they are trying to put measures on ground that will stop police harassment and brutality.

Nigeria will get there someday.

I would like to believe so, except that shodiness seems to be systemic in 9ja - something we have accepted as the norm, with signs of retrogression not improvement.
Example, what they call DIRTY COP there and would make a very big deal about is the average bribe-taking 9ja cop here that no one even notices.
Also the dirtiness is confined to one police precinct among thousands and not contaminate the rest. Which is why it is a good idea to break up NPF.

Here is a recent front page headline:

Man Takes His Son To The Hospital In A Wheelbarrow In Imo State (Photos)
(The child was in an accident.)

It's our country. We have to face it. We just shouldn't be trying to compare it to a place where 3 top-notch ambulances and 2 police cars will be there within 5 minutes to treat the child on the scene then take him to the nearest hospital emergency room, where, by law, they MUST accept him.

Fresh University Graduate Caught Trying To Use His Parents For Rituals (video)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9woWi8SwVS4

Ugandan Man Marries 3 Women At Once, 2 Of Them Are Sisters


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtU1nMbOHxY

9jaDoc:
Fresh University Graduate Caught Trying To Use His Parents For Rituals (video)

Do you believe in these voodoo rituals? As long as he doesn't murder anyone he can play pretend with his friends. Those rituals won't substitute getting off but working.

Blue3k:


Do you believe in these voodoo rituals? As long as he doesn't murder anyone he can play pretend with his friends. Those rituals won't substitute getting off but working.

I believe about .00001% of what's out there is "real" (the rest is fake). "Real" in the sense that some extremely wealthy people or entities make some of their money "magically" appear in the ownership of someone who does some stupid thing they command like eating shit.

9jaDoc:


I believe about .00001% of what's out there is "real" (the rest is fake). "Real" in the sense that some extremely wealthy people or entities make some of their money "magically" appear in the ownership of someone who does some stupid thing they command like eating shit.

You've given me inspiration for an original thread thank you. This topic pretty interesting in my opinion.

Blue3k:



You've given me inspiration for an original thread thank you. This topic pretty interesting in my opinion.

Sure thing. Holla when u put it up