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Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Nobody: 11:28pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
Muhylonaire: Consult any lawyer closest to you.. they are trained to lie for their clients... They will help with a fee... Pls remember to thank me later 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by bhouze(m): 11:32pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
[quote author=pocohantas post=83084239]There is age restriction on a lot... -Age restriction to get husband #NoEveningNewspaper -Age restriction to get job -Age restriction to stay on the job -Age restriction to get babe -Age restriction to play football -Age restriction to express yourself on certain topics, you will be reminded you are Indomie generation. You young, problem. You be ancestor, another problem. You sef go confuse... Then there are certain people who feel they are lagging behind when compared to their peers. So, they give themselves extra spiritual years to catch up- in the eyes of the society. Oil dey your head. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by nauto6: 11:43pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
Poverty |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by panpan(m): 11:47pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
Registration of births is not enforced in Nigeria. Many parents do not bother to register the birth of their children until it is time for the child to go to secondary school or a tertiary institution, or to apply for a passport. This time lag gives room for all sorts of manipulation of dates and figures. In several other countries, registration of birth must be done within 60 or 90 days after the child is born. "Declaration of Age" is still accepted in Nigeria, regardless of when the person was born. People mention whatever age or date of birth they are comfortable with, because the Nigerian system allows it. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by oguntola1(m): 11:55pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
NIGERIA policy naijadrivablog: |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by chapmanapr: 12:13am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Because of age discrimination |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by OyinO: 12:14am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Simple question. The simple answer is that, the system is not fair to the citizens. In the then days before after independence, the system was good. Free education, scholarships to study abroad, jobs and employment opportunities for WAEC holders and primary school leavers. Today, the people who benefitted from that good old arrangements and scheme of things are still in power and have succeeded in destroying and plundering the system. People like OBJ and Bubu never paid anything to train themselves in school but as leaders, they didn't make such policies. In their time, everything was free! Today, you spend a few years trying to pass post-UME after passing JAMB? Is that fair? Is that justice? You finally gained admission into higher institution and spend 4 to 5 or 6 years or more because of lecturers frustrating you. Is that fair? Is that justice? You finish school and serve and wait at home for unavailable jobs for another 5, 10, 15 or 20 years and one stewpeed mofo is asking for age 26 to 30 instead of skills and qualification or expertise. Is that fair? Is that injustice? How many youths can afford tertiary institution bills and fees in Nigeria? They enter school lately while they're already approaching 30, then you request 26 to 30 for a job placement with 5 years experience. Isn't that crazy and unfair? So what do you expect?? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Bayoibee: 12:15am On Oct 13, 2019 |
This table you’re shaking has lots of big brother contestant on it o 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by eedriyz(m): 12:38am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Late to glory 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Olawest99: 3:08am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Age is just a number owo lagba Owo ni koko |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by semyman: 3:48am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Why do most employers request for toddlers with plenty experience? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by faceland: 4:13am On Oct 13, 2019 |
May be because they didn't plan, including the civil servants that are stealing files to adjust their age and dying their hair. They are trying to recapture what they think they missed. For some of us, that is not an option as our looks would betray us. I have always claimed 10 years older than my real age because due to struggling, that is how I look. Almost 17 years ago, when I was about writing WAEC, I came down from bike and paid, the bike-man said "thank you sir ", from then I became aware that I look older than my age and started even banging 30 years old without mentioning my age but acting older. People trust older guys, if you doubt me, try and rent house if the landlord wouldn't be looking at you carefully if he thinks you are in your 20's or younger, but once they see someone that looks 40 up, no much questions asked (even if na BQ you want rent)... Same with police, if am passing the worst part of town on my way to work (to buy weed) and police are violently slapping those innocent small boys, I would pass while pleading on the police to take it easy on the kids and sometimes they listen. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by traihit: 8:10am On Oct 13, 2019 |
ForeThinker: This picture speaks volume... 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by KevinDein: 8:33am On Oct 13, 2019 |
faceland:LMAO |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Rollitout: 8:43am On Oct 13, 2019 |
In order not to grow old all of a sudden 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by roladex(f): 8:50am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Becks if u r too old u won't get anything in Nigeria. U won't get husband.job.etc 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by pawesome(m): 8:51am On Oct 13, 2019 |
graduate at 21 with 5 years experience 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Kinematics: 9:20am On Oct 13, 2019 |
The country Nigeria has made it to be so. Imagine a country where you finish school at a ripe age of 23 but cant get a job for more than 5years. When it's time to get a job they start saying below 26yrs. Or you finish school at an early age of 21-23 but employers will start asking for 7-10yrs experience. Or you got a job finally at the age of 35 and they expect you to retire at 60yrs after suffering with no job until you are 35. So many unfavourable factors made Nigerians go the illegal way. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by tck2000(m): 10:12am On Oct 13, 2019 |
oh |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by real777(m): 10:31am On Oct 13, 2019 |
And yet we all form to be pious Muslims & Christians. I will never reduce my age for the sake of anything under the sun. Not worth it. This is willfully lying & liars will not.......... unless you repent & make corrections. Nobody knows when death will come whether old or young PS: "Your parents didn't know your age is understandable" & you can document one for yourself & don't change it afterwards 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by meobizy(f): 12:40pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
Na them know. If it works to my advantage I’ll do the same without regret. |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by UKOBON(m): 1:50pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
Dem d cheat der NATURE. d dnt respect old age. |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by cococandy(f): 2:04pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
That’s for when you feel like you aren’t where you’re ‘meant to be’ at your biological age. The pressure! You’re not really meant to be at any place or have achieved certain things at any given time of your life. If only people realizes that all na social constructs and live freely. |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Folksyharry(m): 5:23pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
BrainSanitizer: 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by emeijeh(m): 7:01pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
gnykelly: I am guessing you re a banker |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by mercyviv(f): 8:54pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
nero2face:I told myself, if government wants to make more revenue, let them increase the cost of procuring court affidavit and put it at #50k each. It had got to a point where some Nigerians makes age declaration yearly!! Meanwhile... Are you a teacher? Get FREE access to the best compilation of school lesson notes/plans, curriculum and exams. Visit my signature for details... |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by Nobody: 5:26am On Oct 14, 2019 |
Re: Why Do Most Nigerians Like To Reduce Their Ages? by PrincewithGod(m): 2:01pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
Jesus is calling you today! Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many will seek to enter and will not be able. Jesus is the way to eternal life; no one comes to the Father, but by Him. Repent and accept Jesus today as your personal Lord and saviour; He will keep you safe when every other thing fails. It is very important to make this all important decision today, and if you have already accepted Jesus into your life, continue to follow Jesus all the way. He will shepherd you so that you find pasture in this life, and also in the life to come. - Copied |
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