biina:

and you are so sure the comment was directed at you, even when you cant find a reason for why?
I think you give yourself too much credit.

nuzo:

Unfortunately, that seems to be the case, otherwise, what could 140 million nigerians living in nigeria waiting for for before they think of how to transform the nation.
On the second emboldened, will it make any sense to you if Elrazur; a professional suggested to come, sweep and mopp the floor after your meeting?
Were you happy that the guy you mentioned was contributing to nation building or happy as a typical nigerian who take pleasure in seeing people serve them. . . just curious bro.


What gentleman you are.

@labiyemmy:

ElRazur

I am happy you dont understand what I have said, it just brings me to the conclusion of what I have said all along.

I asked you what your idea of contributing to the country means, and you replied, you cant contribute anything to Nigeria because the work you do is not developed in Nigeria, hence you cant come to Nigeria to work. And I replied you, contributing to Nigeria is not the same as coming to Nigeria to work, these are two different things, people who contributed to the well being and growth and development of Nigeria never did so by working within their proffession, there are so many ways these can be done without necessarily thinking alongst your proffession "that is not available in Nigeria" hence you cant contribute in any way talk.

@labiyemmy:

Exactly what I am saying, noone directed anything at him, he gives himself too much credit, he makes me laugh.

biina:

and you are so sure the comment was directed at you, even when you cant find a reason for why?
I think you give yourself too much credit.

The nigerian situation is becoming more pathetic by the day. It looks almost irredeemable from all angles.

Day in day out, we hear of how people embezzle the public funds without being questioned. Those appointed to probe the embezzlers end up doing the same thing.
Corruption in the public and private institutions of the country.
Assassinations and assassination attempts.
No attempts to revitalize the fast decaying infrastructures like roads, railways, airline, schools, hospital and most importantly power generating plants. Our refineries are not even in the picture anymore.
Nothing is being done to tackle the ever rising unemployment rate.
Nothing is being done to rehabilitate, reorient and reconstruct the police force.
In most cases, one has to become a heartless wicked crook who will be willing to kill or cheat before you can have a bit of good life in nigeria.
The worst part is that Nigerians have become so used to being intimidated and pushed around by their leaders to the extent that they believe it's a normal life; the "will of god as most will say".
Everybody seem to have lost their common sense of reasoning.

It does not require any major changes in my way of life or sacrifices on my part, only that I am mentally ready to seize such opportunities when they arise.
Examples,
- A friend who is a doctor abroad, helps people in naija with the purchase of prescription drugs that are often scarce or adulterated in naija, at no extra cost.
- A friend  is taking up an academic position at a university abroad. He plans to take two or more Nigerian students into his group for phd studies (hopefully with funding).
- A friend in Naija provides pipe borne water for free to members of his community.
The hope is that bit by bit we get rid of the selfish mentality that seems to be so ingrained in our society, and has brought us nothing good, and from their move onwards to better things.
I might be wrong in my thinking, but I dont see the harm in trying.

For those that would rather stay away, as Nigeria has done nothing for them, I only hope they will be upright and honorable enough, that they  (and their descendants) stay away forever, even if Nigeria changes for the better. I deem it an instance of daylight theft,  if one, whose parents abandoned Nigeria, feels they deserve a part in the inheritance when things turn for the better. This I doubt as when the yam is being cooked, all are unaware; but at the sound of pestle pounding yam, all rush to join the festivities

Sky Blue:


[b]I am afraid you might have not understood what I was getting at with respect to the story. First of all, what makes you think the person mentioned in the story isn't a graduate? Isn't it quite arrogant to believe he isn't a graduate because he volunteered to do anything he could even if it meant sweeping floors. I mentioned that story because it highlights an attitude that would perhaps cause people to rethink what it means to contribute. Was not deriving pleasure from someone wanting to serve (which takes humility, which I find amicable), but deriving joy that some people were willing to do whatever they could to contribute to development in the country, it was just frame of mind I found likeable. Contributing as someone stated could be anything really, it could be helping Universities obtain software which they don't have, it could be engaging with youths in institutions, the spectrum is quite wide and almost limitless. Hence I don't buy into anybody not being able to contribute. There are a lot of transferrable skills[/b].

With regards to your first question. It is so easy to say 'what are 140million Nigerians doing'. However, do you really believe such a mindset is exclusive to Nigerians in Nigeria? Permit me to be bold but again such seems to smack of the arrogance I was speaking off. People from all over the world come online to complain about Nigeria and to write essays about how to solve problems in Nigeria without lifting a finger to work towards changing things in a country they complain non stop about, and you think such a group is different to those in the country or more "progressive"? I beg to disagree.

londoner:

Alrazur, are you really seriously saying that unless its in your field of employment you can not have a positive affect in Nigeria? Pardon me to say, but it does look like you are confusing finding a job in Nigeria for yourself with giving of yourself to Nigeria/Nigerians.

There may even be people in Nigeria who want to get into the field, perhaps you could send them old text books or mentor them online. You still get to contribute witnin your own field that way.

biina:

Those that beat the drums of war, have obviously never been in one.  I advise you watch a documentary on (better still take a trip to) one of the war torn African countries, and I am sure any sane man would be against a war Nigeria.

While saddening, I am less surprised when Nigerians who live in a foreign land sing war songs, as they are sure they would be far away from the consequences. What baffles me most, is when those that live in Nigeria join the chant. When a mad man chooses to dance naked in the village square, his neighbor should not adopt his antics.

For me solving the problem of Nigeria is not about civil war or revolution. Rather it is about each and every one contributing the little they can towards making it better.
Its not about what Nigeria has done for me, but for me to look back and be able to say this is what I have done.
Its not about holding a political office or being at the head of any establishment, but me doing whatever I can to improve the standard of living of one or more Nigerians
Like fela said, 'omolanke pusher get power over im omolanke'. I only intend to use my omolanke to better the life of another
Where I live is irrelevant, as I only focus on finding little opportunities to make the life of another Nigerian better (be it home or abroad)
I do not see the point in asking "what do I get in return?", as such selfish thinking got us into the deep sh*t we are in.
It does not require any major changes in my way of life or sacrifices on my part, only that I am mentally ready to seize such opportunities when they arise.
Examples,
- A friend who is a doctor abroad, helps people in naija with the purchase of prescription drugs that are often scarce or adulterated in naija, at no extra cost.
- A friend  is taking up an academic position at a university abroad. He plans to take two or more Nigerian students into his group for phd studies (hopefully with funding).
- A friend in Naija provides pipe borne water for free to members of his community.
The hope is that bit by bit we get rid of the selfish mentality that seems to be so ingrained in our society, and has brought us nothing good, and from their move onwards to better things.
I might be wrong in my thinking, but I dont see the harm in trying.

For those that would rather stay away, as Nigeria has done nothing for them, I only hope they will be upright and honorable enough, that they  (and their descendants) stay away forever, even if Nigeria changes for the better. I deem it an instance of daylight theft,  if one, whose parents abandoned Nigeria, feels they deserve a part in the inheritance when things turn for the better. This I doubt as when the yam is being cooked, all are unaware; but at the sound of pestle pounding yam, all rush to join the festivities

spikedcylinder:

You are something else.

nuzo:

You are so wrong cos all these doesnt equate to reasonable development; it even hinders development if objectively assessed as it will make the government too lazy and prone to corruption.

However, most of us are already involved in charities like this. You should also have in mind that people have different motives for doing this kind of work in nigeria.
I will still go ahead to encourage people to emulate the guys in the examples you stated.

What a baseless statement. . .
All graduates are not professionals like Elrazur. But if you insist that they are, then I tell my friend who will be graduating soon as an aeronautical engineer to come also sweep floor in your meeting?

solosimple:

With Hope
I look forward to a better Nigeria

MAY GOD HELP US!

PurestBoy:

Which Hope for this country?? when the younger generation seems to be worse and every young Nigerian[/b]s _{including me} [b]already have the plan to embezzle at the slightest opportunity

Sky Blue:

Speak for yourself and those you know please.

diasporian:

Well said, last two posters, who gives a damn if you give up on Nigeria or not? Nigeria is bigger than you and your thoughts, if you give up, thgere are million others, better than you, who will work hard day and night to make things work, so, if you like, give up and never come back and let us know ourselves that remain with hope.

ElRazur:

What will post like this achieve? How come those better than him haven't done much in the past 40years plus of independence? Why do people genuinely feel hopeless? Please explain these things to me.


PS
Funny how your post seem to come in the same time Akpangbon and Tombola logged right out. Nice.

tosh_acer:

I am convinced that Nigeria does not need the opinion of anyone on this forum before moving forward, noone at all. The fool sayeth in his heart there is no hope for Nigeria.

tosh_acer:

Exactly, why do people like the poster feel genuinely hopeless? Please help us ask him.

ElRazur:

But when someone like me says my field is severely under-developed, and not prepare to go home as a result, You disagree right? And seem to want me to "transfer my skills across" without respecting the fact that I have a choice.

Yet here is a statement coming from someone whom I personally believe his post is legit - 40years plus of no tangible achievement will probably back his point up. And here you are disagreeing again, Kinda Ironic isn't?

Headfcuk.