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The Problem Called Nigeria
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“The head that
is destined to be
a king
will be crowned
one day.”
African Proverb
things Americans were being bombarded with about Nigeria were
all false.”
The Managing Director of Chi Nigeria Ltd., Mr Beri Vipul C.
Beri, also in The Guardian, said that the impression people had
of the country as a corrupt place scared him to the extent that
he almost lost interest in coming. However, he said that he had
a change of mind when he came to the country to see things for
himself. It changed his perception. Beri stated that, “Because I
believe in unconventional philosophy, I found myself in Nigeria, only
to see a different picture of hard working people and an affectionate
society.” This is what perception can do to brand-building.
One-time CEO of Guinness Nigeria, Keith Richards, remarked
in The Guardian, “Nigeria is a dynamic market with a highly talented
film industry and we want to build on this and take entertainment
to new frontiers.”
“Indeed, Nigerians are sturdy people, they are tough, resilient, brilliant,
hardworking, articulate, peace loving, highly religious and
very hopeful. The only shortcoming observable is this; we have not
realised that our destiny lies in us. We may have friends in New York,
London and Tokyo; these friends can wish us well and nothing more.
The earlier we accept that we are responsible for our future, the better
for this nation,” asserts Professor Femi Odeyemi.
Michael Mor is an international businessman from Israel who
has been in Nigeria for the last twenty years. This is what he has
to say about Nigeria and Nigerians: “Nigerians are cheerful people,
they love music and dancing, they are also hospitable and friendly. I
love the Nigerian food. The country is blessed with resources: people,
land, water, oil and gas. There is a substantial stratum of educated
young people.”
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