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hennyholla17:
Hello, nairalanders. I an Dada Eniola, blogger and content writer. I hope this piece makes front page because I would love to reach many people as I can... especially our Nigerian parents. Read and enjoy!
The Nigerian mentality is actually a very dangerous thing. It is exhibited by most of Nigerian parents and that's what makes them "typical Nigerian parents".
However, some youths have also been exhibiting this trait and it's more of a setback for the nation than it is a way forward.

I got inspired to write this post through the wema bank seminar I attended for the student of the faculty of science, Unilag (which I happened to be among). The CEO of wema bank spoke to us and gave some of the key points most Nigerian parents don't actually give to their children.

Before we dive further, let me take you through a very brief history of how he got to where he is today (MD/CEO, WEMA BANK).

He graduated from secondary school as a division 1 student (distinction). He grew up with his uncle in Lagos who happened to sponsor his education. He was aspiring to study pharmacy in The University of Lagos. He tried first time and didn't get admission, second time same thing happened.

Third time, he was not admitted for pharmacy but he had the option to study biochemistry. Due to some reasons, he couldn't study it and his only option was chemistry science.

He took up the admission but wasn't happy in his first year because that wasn't his choice (because of the mentality around science courses). In Nigeria, people believe that engineering courses and medical courses are the best for any science student.

As such, most parents force their children into these fields, not caring about the potential the child carries. Well, he later graduated as a second class upper student (2.1).

He went further to do chemical engineering in as a postgraduate course in same UNILAG and wanted to work alongside his brother but was advised to go into accounting. He took ICAN an passed on first attempt.
He applied as the general assistant manager of a company but was given the post of an analyst. Gradually, with his hardwork, he rose to the general assistant manager and later moved to Skye bank where he held a very important role.

From Skye bank, he became the CEO of wema bank and gave them their place among the Africa's best banks. Wema bank is the first ever fully digital bank in Africa and this was achieved under his leadership.

Do you know the beautiful thing? Someone asked him a question saying: "What do you regret not doing in the university". His reply was a little bit shocking. He replied: "Not starting my own business".

For someone of his profile and achievement, you shouldn't be bothered about why you didn't make money in University, but he was.

Businesses don't generally mean selling products, services are also businesses. If you have have a talent or potential, try to develop that. All the richest men in the world are as a product of initiative and talent.
So many people have fallen due to studying the wrong courses. If all Nigerians are doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers, who will be the surveyors, artists, forensics, entertainers, bloggers, geeks, footballer and most especially - teachers.

Parents should learn to identify the potential of a child before advising them to study a course. They push youths to study courses they are not interested in and end up becoming job seekers. Yet, we blame the government for not providing enough jobs.
Why can't we blame the parents for not providing enough minds.

Let the youths also learn to voice out their thoughts and be independent.
" It is better to live a happy life doing what you love than to be filthy rich doing what you hate." - Naijafalcon

Talents should not be wasted. Instead, they should be trained. If Nigerians want to compete among the top countries, it has to start from the youths. Doctors, lawyers, engineers and accountants will work with governments and institutions...they earn salary and are at risk of getting sacked anytime.

But self made men own their businesses, they dictate how their lives will be run. They have the potential to compete among the big names because they earn with what they enjoy doing most. If a child doesn't want to be a doctor, he shouldn't be forced to do so. Let's learn to train them and give them the right knowledge but education is equally important.

The only difference between a mechanic and a mechanical engineer is a laminated paper( you lied).
.
laminated paper is absolutely wrong, more than 10,000 differences.
simple: mechanic to repair, mech ENGR is design.
This is the usefulness of education. It helps you to stand firm and defend yourself, it doesn't dictate how you love your life, how much you earn or how happy you will be.
Let's learn right. #NFNaijaYouthDevelopment

Source: https://www.naijafalcon.com.ng/2018/07/nigerian-mentality-in-education-how-it.html?m=1#

Amakababe:
My name is Amaka afuzor, and i am a student of Federal university of technology minna. Mechanical engineering. 100 level


Before you accuse me of being dull, I had a 204 in JAMB.
I always wanted a first class, but
I decided to check my result yesterday only to see F parallel and some good grades out of 10 courses.
Pls am 22 and I need to pass so I can get a good job after graduation.
I know I didn't give my books much attention this semester.

I am confused because I will be asked to withdraw if I get a cgpa less than 2.0 on a scale of 5 after second semester and don't meet the 10-8-8 requirement which I am very far from.


CAN I GRADUATE WITH A FIRST CLASS STILL?
NO , It's not possible Darling.
Tell me the honest truth, I can handle it.

Work towards 2.1, during ur SIWE, ensure u score ''A" to boost ur cgpa.
say no to "F"
Pls who knows how many percentage of final cgpa the first year performance takes In futminna

Yes, you can have very high cgpa but based on ur knowledge background.
Again, depends on the option you're going, for those elective course.

sweetTai:
It was the Keeper’s fault. He was too far from the target.

GoTV:
Good for him. I want him and Obasanjo jailed for life. Those 2 are a nuisances we harbour in the South west

Siddeek:
Yes! They are winning in India Malaysia and the entire Middle East in their legitimate business. Cursed tribe.

stephenduru:
Senate President Saraki took to Twitter to express his dismay after the abduction of 87 people off Nigeria highways.He blamed the IGP,SSS and army and wrote...

'Another 87 people abducted off our nation’s highways. We cannot continue like this! We have once again requested the presence of the IGP, together with the SSS and the Army to explain to us, your representatives, why this continues to happen'.

The reactions from Nigerians got me laughing.It is obvious that people are not happy with politicians.They've killed us




Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/05/saraki-blames-igpsss-and-army-abduction.html?m=1

stephenduru:
Senate President Saraki took to Twitter to express his dismay after the abduction of 87 people off Nigeria highways.He blamed the IGP,SSS and army and wrote...

'Another 87 people abducted off our nation’s highways. We cannot continue like this! We have once again requested the presence of the IGP, together with the SSS and the Army to explain to us, your representatives, why this continues to happen'.

The reactions from Nigerians got me laughing.It is obvious that people are not happy with politicians.They've killed us




Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/05/saraki-blames-igpsss-and-army-abduction.html?m=1

Ifeanyi4real:
I scored 195,applied for business administration,any possibility getting admission.

ideology:
you sabi, you got it.
Tinubu's initial plan was Atiku and himself as vice, but after he visited OBJ.

OBJ told him he will never support Atiku and Muslim - Muslim ticket will not fly

Meaning He too can't run.

So he needed someone he can really control to stand in his place - Osinbajo

The Mega plan is Buhari can die at anytime and Osinbajo becomes president.

Making him fully in charge.
But the cabal seeing his plans and the plot to position his men in National Assembly and key ministerial positions.

Formed another group to weaken him.
But Buhari sidelined him because he wanted too much.

A few things he wanted -

- Finance Ministerial position
- Petroleum Ministerial position for his son
- Ministry of works
- For his company to collect IGR of Abuja
- His company to manage TSA - Senators blocked this but he still manages some %

Buhari saw his greed and knew, that he can't be trusted, he had to align with other cabals

Faithway10:
From; Amagitesblog.com

Co-convener of pro-democracy group, Concerned Nigerians, and PDP's former director of new media, Deji Adeyanju has told EFCC to investigate Dubai-based Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi's source of wealth.

He tweeted;

"I want to commend EFCC for this good job. More work needs to be done in this regard. There are more yahoo boys in Abuja.

And another reminder. There’s this guy called Hush Puppy or something like that. Look into it."

https://www.amagitesblog.com/2018/05/investigate-hushpuppi-activist-deji-adeyanju-tells-efcc.html

Misypee:
Mum is a very jovial person, i came home with a male classmate and friend one day and he greeted mum, and before i could say jack, she started asking him when he'll come and pay bride price, i begged her with one awkward look to be cool but na lie, she gave him a seat and they chatted away, its funny and embarrassing

LesbianBoy:
MC galaxy is a big fool

How did he reach miracle family to give them money? Why can't he use that medium and tell him his fvck up if he truly helped him because he liked him and not because he wanted to trend. The idiot sharply run go twitter to call him out mumu

LesbianBoy:
MC galaxy is a big fool

How did he reach miracle family to give them money? Why can't he use that medium and tell him his fvck up if he truly helped him because he liked him and not because he wanted to trend. The idiot sharply run go twitter to call him out mumu

Adegbenro7643:
Hmmmm
Opposition elements,,,,indeed
When the foundation is destroyed, what can a righteous do?

queensera:
EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, arrested four suspected Internet fraudsters.

The suspects are:

Ale Daniel, Tunde Badmus, Adams Tunde Adedeji and Ajiboye Gbenga. The quartet were arrested in the Lekki area of Lagos State for various offences bordering on cybercrime and money laundering.

Their arrest followed intelligence report received by the Commission about their activities, alleging that they were living flamboyantly without known sources of income. Items recovered from them, include exotic cars and charms.

The suspects will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Source:
http://www.nairaplus.com/2018/04/efcc-arrests-4-yahoo-boys-with-charms.html