Athemisia:

funny enough some see it as being smart... smh

Exactly!

It isn't bring smart. It is being a criminal.

Igbochief001:
[s]Is the white man trust worthy ? ...is the Chinese trust worthy? Russians ? ...u need a bit of aggressiveness to grow really ...most Africans lack this except maybe igbos

The rules is meant to keep the weak man down ...there is no rule in this world ...it's a dog eat dog world

No country achieved growth without doing something bad .. except the few small country with large resources ...it's a matter of time they would soon drop too[/s]

You must not contribute all the time

Vixlot:


https://www.toldnetwork.com/2020/08/13/my-experience-in-zimbabwe/

I have done similar things for people in the east here.
No dey make noise abeg

While we blame ourselves, much of the blame goes to our leaders in all sector.
We are hypnotised to adore people with money while those who are not wealthy are witches and of the devil

NaMe4:
These are now turning out to be scary facts.

We have a huge socio-cultural issue at hand in the present day Nigeria.

An average Nigerian today has a 50% chance of being perceived as dishonest just by view of the country of origin.
That had not been the trait of a Nigerian in the past, except in the last 2 to 3 decades.

Following human behavior and experience over time, certain activities that have been known to be inappropriate or even repugnant are gradually metamorphosing into the culture in our own setting.

Our moral values are fast eroding!

I'm quite sure if most people look retrospectively to the last 5 days, they would pick multiple anomalies they must have come across- from 'little' things such as inflation of bills (quite common at relaxation spots/lounges) to outright extortion by personnel in government agencies (eg immigration service) to police extortion at road blocks, to unemployed citizens proposing for election rigging and 'federal might', to federal legislators and ministers fighting on minimum wage jobs in order to handover to preferred candidates (who may well be themselves!) etc.

We actually have a decadence endemic in our hands!

You know the funny thing is that the few Nigerians who try to live right are regarded as "mumu" by the society. You can't even rebuke the bad eggs tainting our image again as doing that will earn you nothing but real hatred. Evil is so justified wrapped up with all manner of excuses of poverty, economy, etcetera. You only earn any form of tangible respect based off the money you have. It's a crazy pattern. I feel sorry for the next generation of young Nigerians as the Elders whom the Colonial Masters handed over have messed up the whole thing.

Christistruth00:


The Christianity preached and practiced in NIgeria is not deep enough to produce. and honest and contented People and Nation. Even the Pastor wants to own a big Mansion and Jet Plane he sets his heart on it and ends up defrauding the Congregation with lies from unscriptural doctrines increasing the wrath of God as a result of the lack of repentance.
The Bible says Godliness with Contentment is great gain.
True Christians do not even desire for what is not theirs because God hates Covetousness.
Once God gives them Food Shelter and Clothing they are Contented they don't steal,fight or kill over what God hasn't given to them and they are at Peace.

Oga preacher how about Islam??

paul100:
Thank God,you had a good experience but that does not mean all citizen of Zimbabwe are like that.You were just lucky to meet a good citizen.
Every country on this planet Earth has good and bad people.Even our country,Nigeria has good and bad person.The only difference between our country and other countries is that bad people in our country surpass the no of good people.
So those people outside Nigeria have been filled to the brim with bad news about Nigeria.I don't really blame them

Your last assertion though, the bad are not more than the good so to say, they are just very outspoken and popular due to the phenomenon called 'social media'

SmartPolician:


You must not contribute all the time

You must not understand everything

hollah123:
This is the plain truth,just imagine one day I was checking a thread on nairaland about Singapore n a guy wrote it there that he has d student visa already but he's thinking of white powder(drugs) as side hustle....just imagine we complain Nigeria is bad but when we go to places where things work we still do bad.

Me personally I am a Nigerian but in my whole life I will never trust a Nigerian,just last night in my lodge a fight broke out n u will b surprised to know what caused it

Like 4 people organised weekly contribution for months, believe u me when it was time for a guy to collect his own share,the leader said he lost d record book n he couldn't ascertain if the guy has been paying regularly despite d fact that others were testifying that he pays regularly.
They agreed to take the case to the station n he used a line "nothing wey police wan do me,Na 5k go settle am n I go pay d money monthly for 3 years".......like seriously I felt bad but I just lock up since e no concern me.just imagine

You turned a blind eye to a situation you’re supposed to make things right because it doesn’t affect you directly and you’re here complaining of the Nigerian mentality. You’re a hypocrite my man

careytommy37:


I phones can easily be traced. You think the man is a fool?

And cars can't be traced or tracked U see how u people paint urselves before the whole world Now no crime has been committed ooo but ur goat head is refusing to accept otherwise

Finally Jack is a Hausa Northern Muslim.

Wow what a nice fellow
Op you won't think of doing that here in Nigeria
You will later blame yourself

Ani make I just see that Angel wey set my location come this Nigeria walai we go fight

Yeah, Nigerians


When you try transacting will some people on trust basis, after about 2-3 transactions, vooom, they come out with their true colors, Dem go scam you.

To try this in places like Mile 2, Ojuelegba, Oshodi, Mushin, Niger Delta, etc is simple.

ZINIBANKS:
Wow what a nice fellow
Op you won't think of doing that here in Nigeria
You will later blame yourself

Ani make I just see that Angel wey set my location come this Nigeria walai we go fight

Igbochief001:
Is the white man trust worthy ? ...is the Chinese trust worthy? Russians ? ...u need a bit of aggressiveness to grow really ...most Africans lack this except maybe igbos

The rules is meant to keep the weak man down ...there is no rule in this world ...it's a dog eat dog world

No country achieved growth without doing something bad .. except the few small country with large resources ...it's a matter of time they would soon drop too

see one of them here, this country was basterdise by Igbos with no apology, they are the one that started money ritual through killing their father or any of the family member, they started the 419 game, they started the yahoo stuff, they take the large chunk in prostitution may be competing with Edo, I can go endless. they have succeeded in afflicting other ethnic group with this bad character. may God save this country.

Opexzy:
I have met honest people in Nigeria too, with even a more convincing test.

I was in computer village, ikeja Lagos state to fix my phone's screen that broke. It was on a Thursday and all shops were meant to be closed due to lockdown restrictions.
Just like you know, some of them will surely still be by the roadside to hustle for customers. I was there explaining to the technician that want to fix my phone, when a car pulled over and the driver stretched out his hand and handed over his phone, (an iPhone for that matter) to the same guy to help add screen protector and a silicone case.
He paid right there and told the guy he is in a hurry to pick up someone at the airport that he would collect it when he his returning. He dropped his contact card and didn't even bother to collect the guys contact before he drove off.

Everyone was surprised including the guy, because he has never met the man before and there was no traceable location because everywhere was locked.

I think it's better you thank your star that you met a good Zimbabwean.
Just like I use to pray to always encounter good Nigerians

Bad people are everywhere likewise good people.

I don't agree with you when you said he should thank God he met a good Zimbabwean, implying that bad people are everywhere, there are people who aren't bad even though bad people are everywhere like you said

For example, we all know that England is a white man's land while there are blacks there, what makes England white is because the majority are white, so England can never be referred as mixture in race

Majority of Zimbabweans are legit when it comes to crime and that makes them good people, nigeria in the other hand has no such credit because very large percentage of us are corrupt

True. Trust-breakers, that’s what such people are. I will continue to reasonably give the trust I can to anyone, whilst hoping they don’t betray it. No one would change my orientation because I also want to be ‘smart’ or be like them.
Nigerians are great people as well.

aremuforlife:
Nigerians always break trust, some believe that they are wise not knowing that they are trust breakers. Once bitten twice shy, you can only betray me onec I will.never give the chance for second time.

Well, blame the people who started saying luck

My problem with your post ,you could not even appreciate the guy,only #300?is he your servant,you are
also one of bad Nigerians,a bad representative of our dear country.

Cool story.
But come to think of it, Zimbabweans are so mellow. No wonder, Mugabe ruled them for decades and didnt fear a thing untill his stupid wife tried to become the next Emperor. Then some men knew they had balls

Opexzy:
I have met honest people in Nigeria too, with even a more convincing test.

I was in computer village, ikeja Lagos state to fix my phone's screen that broke. It was on a Thursday and all shops were meant to be closed due to lockdown restrictions.
Just like you know, some of them will surely still be by the roadside to hustle for customers. I was there explaining to the technician that want to fix my phone, when a car pulled over and the driver stretched out his hand and handed over his phone, (an iPhone for that matter) to the same guy to help add screen protector and a silicone case.
He paid right there and told the guy he is in a hurry to pick up someone at the airport that he would collect it when he his returning. He dropped his contact card and didn't even bother to collect the guys contact before he drove off.

Everyone was surprised including the guy, because he has never met the man before and there was no traceable location because everywhere was locked.

I think it's better you thank your star that you met a good Zimbabwean.
Just like I use to pray to always encounter good Nigerians

Bad people are everywhere likewise good people.

Bro u missed his point. If u fail to realise that we have a very big problem then u r blind to see it

Opexzy:
I have met honest people in Nigeria too, with even a more convincing test.

I was in computer village, ikeja Lagos state to fix my phone's screen that broke. It was on a Thursday and all shops were meant to be closed due to lockdown restrictions.
Just like you know, some of them will surely still be by the roadside to hustle for customers. I was there explaining to the technician that want to fix my phone, when a car pulled over and the driver stretched out his hand and handed over his phone, (an iPhone for that matter) to the same guy to help add screen protector and a silicone case.
He paid right there and told the guy he is in a hurry to pick up someone at the airport that he would collect it when he his returning. He dropped his contact card and didn't even bother to collect the guys contact before he drove off.

Everyone was surprised including the guy, because he has never met the man before and there was no traceable location because everywhere was locked.

I think it's better you thank your star that you met a good Zimbabwean.
Just like I use to pray to always encounter good Nigerians

Bad people are everywhere likewise good people.

Let him try that with an android, first..
P.S; I love his mindset.

uruba23:
After watching Eddie Murphy's Trading places I really can't blame Nigerian much because we are quite smart and aggressive people my only worry with this story now is some people would travel to Zimbabwe to take Jack place and start a spare part export business .

Hahahaha!

duro4chang:
Here people will blame the government for everything. The Zimbabwe government is as bad as ours but people are still doing the right things there. Thanks so much for this post.

We have to hold them responsible coz for instance wen they campaign they neva fulfil there promises. Some tribe r superior here

hisgrace090:
What you experience is their original lifestyl while the one in Nigeria is ours.

So many other African countries are like that why once a Nigeria displays their behaviour in their midst they recorgnize immediately.

So honesty is a lifestyle and criminality is also a lifestyle?

Oga, you are not making sense.

Spaxon:
I lived in the Northern part of Nigeria sometime last year (Zaria)
Those folks do same
Leave their wares outside and no one touches em.



If I say it's a certain tribe that made the Northerners turn bad they'll come for me with their "Amaka" slogan

Take it or leave, Nigerians of all tribes are bad

If the northerners were any better, at least we would have a better Nigeria today

After all, those guys have been leading this country for many years yet the country is still a shithole

To date, Nigeria is still recovering Abacha loots. You don't test a man's integrity when he is poor. Just give him power and money. Come back and check how far

We've good people still,but a very small percentage, hustlers and people that think they're smart and still struggling are they ppl that will cheat you.
But moderate income earners will help you out.

I am just laughing at your post. Stuff like this put us down and you think little of every souls in Nigeria abeg there are millions of people here who do better than you ever do when it comes to good behavior.

This your post so insensitive. We have heard of a janitor who return big money. We have heard of a man who returned money inside indomie box, a taxi man who return big money, a soldier who return money equivalent to his 10 years remuneration they are all Nigerians.

So asking if you could trust a Nigerian for such gestures just showed that you're a pure wicked soul too. Why don't you give the Jack more than just call credit? Why don't you just go back there and forget Nigeria.
You left the car because you couldn't miss your flight and after all Zimbabwe no be your country wetin go happen to you � alaiye go hug transformer

Vixlot:


https://www.toldnetwork.com/2020/08/13/my-experience-in-zimbabwe/

Kobicove:


Being religious has nothing to do with integrity.

We Nigerians need to stop using religion to fool ourselves!

I disagree with you.
Religious people are like role models in the society and by their fruits, you will know them and not pretenders who has outnumbered the real men of God
What is essence of your service without integrity?
Is it because our environment is full of mix multitude even among the so called men of God?
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

potbelly:
Poor but contented...
Greed kills a nation...

Not only a Nation... it is any Covetous Fellow..

Because a Nation start from individual fellow..
Hope am right??

robinso01:
Like I do always say, government is not the problem of Nigeria, but individuals. There's no excuse to be a thief, a thief is a thief. I've seen a lot of situations where Nigerians scam each others, is the government also responsible for that also. Nigerians just have bad mentality, all we could think of is getting joy by making others cry.

This is a very ignorant position. There is little argument against the fact that suffering can make people do things they ordinarily wouldn't do. If you are a Christian, the Bible even acknowledges that. Look at Mark 9:42

"If anyone causes one of these little ones--those who believe in me--to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. People can cause others to sin, we are weak and are fallible. Your argument is fallacious. Statistically, most of us have no strong will and resolve to stand the wickedness in this world now. Subject your argument to logic, it falls apart yakata.