I see that a lot of people take pride in addressing or introducing themselves using their job titles, for example like Pharmacist John, Nurse Grace, Builder Idris, Architect Biodun, Barrister Okoye etc, instead of just Mr. X or Mrs. Y. The most annoying is the ubiquitous title Engr. used by every tom, dick and harry who knows just a little about a certain technical vocation.

When I compare this to what obtains abroad (Europe and America) I notice that the only common job titles in use over there are Dr. and Prof. I've seen a full American professor address himself simply as Dr. (something that will never happen in Nigeria). And they are supposed to have more technical know-how than us, right? Yet they don't flaunt their job titles. So why is our own different?

Stop assuming Nigerians do this, it's the people in the circles you roll that does this

Nigerians believe in first impression

We are easily carried away by titles

That's why I rarely do business with anyone that introduces himself as a pastor

Once you say you are a pastor, it's a red flag, they think that people would trust them once they present as clergy

After all this ASUU wahala won't u add?

Besides Nigerians like oppressing each others.

Well Nigeria and it's Nigerian things

Make I hear say u nor put ENGR for my name....u go tell me if na u pay my school fees .

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Like someone pointed out above, it's the people you roll it.

Besides, the job titles are there for a reason.

Leave anybody alone make dem do how dem like. It’s none of your business.

We love titles

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I call my Boss by his name. everybody calls each other by their name with so much respect.


But here in Nigeria you must add Sir to ur Boss name and be shivering around them. Nigeria too like titles

Redstorm:
I see that a lot of people take pride in addressing or introducing themselves using their job titles, for example like Pharmacist John, Nurse Grace, Builder Idris, Architect Biodun, Barrister Okoye etc, instead of just Mr. X or Mrs. Y. The most annoying is the ubiquitous title Engr. used by every tom, dick and harry who knows just a little about a certain technical vocation.

When I compare this to what obtains abroad (Europe and America) I notice that the only common job titles in use over there are Dr. and Prof. I've seen a full American professor address himself simply as Dr. (something that will never happen in Nigeria). And they are supposed to have more technical know-how than us, right? Yet they don't flaunt their job titles. So why is our own different?

What do you expect from a country like Nigeria where people think they can answer any title once they have money.

Engineers should bring some decorum to their field as Engineer is the most bastardised title in Nigeria answered by plumbers, welders, bricklayer, foreman, draughtsman, vulcaniser and so on.

An academic doctor is someone that has a PhD, Professor is academic rank. Many doctors out there who aren't lecturing hence are not professors.

One thing Nigerians love more than money... u see that title? no use am joke with Nigerians... Pantami probably paid millions of naira just to attach professor to his name even though he probably would never return to the classroom again.

Country where most PhD holders are dunce.
After pushing themselves through school with excess funds and plagiarized works they start feeling like demigods. I hate it here.

Redstorm:
I see that a lot of people take pride in addressing or introducing themselves using their job titles, for example like Pharmacist John, Nurse Grace, Builder Idris, Architect Biodun, Barrister Okoye etc, instead of just Mr. X or Mrs. Y. The most annoying is the ubiquitous title Engr. used by every tom, dick and harry who knows just a little about a certain technical vocation.

When I compare this to what obtains abroad (Europe and America) I notice that the only common job titles in use over there are Dr. and Prof. I've seen a full American professor address himself simply as Dr. (something that will never happen in Nigeria). And they are supposed to have more technical know-how than us, right? Yet they don't flaunt their job titles. So why is our own different?

How about Politician Gabriel?

You mean semi professional titles?

They don't even work in those titles, still they won't let go of them.

Empty titles with no substance, just to boost ones ego.

Rubbish.

Must we copy the Europeans

Nothing spoil

lol

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Make una bring job edakun!!!

Am a Nigerian

Nigerians are big on titles cos the average Nigerian without a global exposure feels the need to always announce their accomplishments.

Not recognizing them by their "earned" title is perceived as undermining their capacity and not giving them their due honor.

Many will even go as far as correcting you if the title isn't included. LOL.

An average Nigerian loves titles .... You must list them all or those people will simply take offence

as if it's easy to get those title hear in Nigeria..
Oga no doubt u will still do same it's in the blood of Nigerians

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especially my Igbo brothers if chieftaincy of so so so village never attach to their name ,them no go donate money, Nigerians are very prideful people and are looking for ways to abuse people beneath them,that's why soldiers/police do what they do,rich people abuse poor, politicians abuse their powers etc.

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