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The Problem Called Nigeria
“A black goat is
not chased in the
dark.”
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African Proverb
If we don’t understand who we are as a nation, how can we expect
others to do so? How can we expect to attract the right kind of
people into Nigeria if they expect the worst?
Those things that people expect to see when they visit a particular
country are called tourist attractions. It is said that people are attracted
to the strongest impressions in their minds.
In Nigeria, we have many tourist attractions, for instance:
■ Yankari National Park
■ Kainji Lake National Park
■ Olumo Rock
■ Agbokim Waterfalls
■ Chad Basin National Park
■ Gashaka Gumti National Park
■ Zuma Rock
■ Old Oyo National Park
■ Obudu Cattle Ranch
■ Cross River National Park
These are just a few, but many tourists don’t even know about
them.
The negative publicity we have received over the years is the only
thing they know. The picture most people have of Nigeria is so
warped that it bears little or no resemblance to our country.
The main issue at stake here is the perception of Nigeria, both at
home and abroad. So, what are the various steps we can take to
change it?
Write down your ideas or opinions:
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