dustydee:


I don't know which school you went to in Nigeria but the ones I went to were not useless and they were government schools. It was not the best and a lot needs to be done in our educational system but given what we pay, I'll say I got good value for money.

I couldn't agree more.

Our (Nigerian) educational system may not be the best in the world but one thing is sure- it teaches you tenacity! gives you the ability to work under pressure and achieve a lot with very limited resources especially for those who really want to learn. Yes, because of corruption, you can (sometimes) get away with being lazy and may be even "buy" certificates but those who excel (on their own) in Nigeria can compete favourably and excel anywhere in the World.

(Make we no even look far- this thread is a living example of this)

Our Nigerian degrees, for instance, got me and many of my friends into Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and indeed the top schools in the world. Grad school was so easy for me because Nigeria trained me well (and I went to a "government" school ). I definitely do not regret getting a Nigerian education.

Having said that, the quality of education in Nigeria is dropping by the day. I am usually in charge of the IT (aka SIWES) students in my organisation (a self appointed role as I realised that people usually just send them on errands and they spend 6months not learning anything) and I sometimes wonder if these children are really in the University.

Anyway, this is not a thread for Nigerian education... Our dear Canada is bae

Welcome to Canada Boss. Interestingly, my fam and I were on the same flight with you . Yeah! The Canadian dream is now a reality.

flyboi1:
Landing gist

We got to the airport at 10am for our 1:40 Ethiopian airline flight on Saturday 6th April.


My Canadian dream is now a reality.

I don't know much about this educational discourse, but what I do know is that Nigerian students from Grade 1 all the way to PG do not dissapoint here at all. They top their classes lots of time and often find the learning here easier compared to back home in Nigeria.

newbie18:
Hello guys!
I just realized that this thread has reached part Two (Covers face).
Please I will like some expert advise.
I have been in Canada for 6 months as a PR and will like to get advise on the best way to go about bringing my fiancee from Naija.
What I have planned is to visit Naija in like 3rd or 4th Quarter and get married legally. Afterwards I apply for Spousal sponsorship. However, the processing time (Of 1 year) is too much to spend another winter without her in my duvet. Please what can do to hasten her coming. She does not have a Masters to boost her CRS points, so applying for Express Entry does not seem feasible for now.
Thanks guys

She might be eligible for an Open-Work Permit. She can apply for it directly from Nigeria or enter Canada on a TRV and obtain the open work permit while inland. but note that it is a temporary status and the VO can still refuse especially when applying from Nigeria.

I don't know how this will (if it does) affect the sponsorship application.

SIRTee15:


Its certain u are oblivious of the irreparable damage our abstract learning method has done to the nigerian graduate and the society at large....
For u to be comparing rote learning with conceptual learning...
Tanitoluwa adewunmi will definitely disagree with u, even though he's had a taste of both divide.....
If u don't know him, pls Google.....
And pls, an average nigerian isn't smart.....he's just dubious, cunning, detest paying attention to detail, and always find ways to circumvent process.....
If an average nigerian is actually smart, that country wouldn't be in that deplorable condition....
And possibly, this thread may not have existed at all....

It is very pathetic that you as a Nigerian can come up with such an assertion, No matter what Nigeria night have offered you, you should at least have some remnant of patriotism in you. No country of the world is ideal, don’t be basking so much in your recent or intending immigration euphoria that you feel it’s a license to condemn on the terms of ‘AVERAGE’ the Nigeria that served as your cradle of growth..

Like the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. I graduated from a Federal University with a total school fees that is lesser than an average Year 1 school fees in Ontario.

You see, Nigeria didn’t make me owe loans for going to school as many of the kids here ends up doing. Nigeria also gave me a platform as a foundation to come further my Education on and indeed nothing was incomprehensible at Grad level..

Whatever you may call it, giving you that opportunity of obtaining an academic certificate(s) to be able to do your EE is an addition in itself..

Any river that forgets it’s origin will definitely dry up!

Nigeria’s Education may not be the best, but for the much the most of us paid and the overall foundation and experience derived from the four walls of learning was a good value for what was paid!

Why are most countries carting away on Nigerian Trained Doctors/Professionals? Do you think they don’t know their values? Why do you think Nigerian Doctors constitutes the most percentages in Alberta?

Do you know how much is it to go to Med school in the Western society?

mrhumandelis:
LOL hard water is not unhealthy though..if anything, it's may be more healthy. It just tastes funny at first (you get used to it after a while) and sucks for bathing (may not suck for everyone as the soap leaves your body faster)

Hard water may not be totally unhealthy, researches have it that it complicates or exasperates some health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Cardio vascular diseases and some more. Not the best also for skin and hair. My ‘canadian’ landlord by himself advised me against drinking it and suggested I rather buy a filter to ameliorate the condition or I settle for bottled water

I hope this is not the beginning of another round of bullshit argument

Ugosample:


education in NIGERIA is USELESS

There is no pride whatsoever in suffering

I regret every day I spent in a Nigerian school, from my pre school to my masters degree.

And my children will not SPEND A DAY in that use less system, from a use less country


But we see things differently tho
So.....

I totally disagree with you, we have and continually will have Nigerian graduates doing exploits at all levels, quick mention would have been Wole Soyinka but you will wanna say it back then.

Do you know that countries are continually seeking means of carting away professionals from Nigeria? The most successful immigrants in the US are Nigerians? The most number of doctors in Alberta are Nigerians? UK is continually wooing Nigerian Doctors away?

A prophet is indeed not honoured in his own city!

ceemac:

Hard water may not be totally unhealthy, researches have it that it complicates or exasperates some health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Cardio vascular diseases and some more. Not the best also for skin and hair. My ‘canadian’ landlord by himself advised me against drinking it and suggested I rather buy a filter to ameliorate the condition or I settle for bottled water

I did not know hard water had issues apart from the taste which I do not like. I buy/refill water bottles from CT to use in a water dispenser at home.

ceemac:


Do you know that countries are continually seeking means of carting away professionals from Nigeria? The most successful immigrants in the US are Nigerians? The most number of doctors in Alberta are Nigerians? UK is continually wooing Nigerian Doctors away?

A prophet is indeed not honoured in his own city!

The highest number of foreign docs in Sask are also Nigerians, then followed by South Africans.

salford1:
Nigerian students from Grade 1 all the way to PG do not dissapoint here at all. They top their classes lots of time

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Nigerians are blessed with high IQ.
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We are majorly book smart, but lacking behind when it comes to practicals and invention. (my opinion).

olioxx:

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Nigerians are blessed with high IQ.
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We are majorly book smart, but lacking behind when it comes to practicals and invention. (my opinion).

You are right my brother.
I hope Nigerians and people of Nigerian descents will get to a point where western countries can start appreciating our contributions to healthcare and technology like the Indians and Chinese.

ceemac:


It is very pathetic that you as a Nigerian can come up with such an assertion, No matter what Nigeria night have offered you, you should at least have some remnant of patriotism in you. No country of the world is ideal, don’t be basking so much in your recent or intending immigration euphoria that you feel it’s a license to condemn on the terms of ‘AVERAGE’ the Nigeria that served as your cradle of growth..

Like the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. I graduated from a Federal University with a total school fees that is lesser than an average Year 1 school fees in Ontario.

You see, Nigeria didn’t make me owe loans for going to school as many of the kids here ends up doing. Nigeria also gave me a platform as a foundation to come further my Education on and indeed nothing was incomprehensible at Grad level..

Whatever you may call it, giving you that opportunity of obtaining an academic certificate(s) to be able to do your EE is an addition in itself..

Any river that forgets it’s origin will definitely dry up!

Nigeria’s Education may not be the best, but for the much the most of us paid and the overall foundation and experience derived from the four walls of learning was a good value for what was paid!

Why are most countries carting away on Nigerian Trained Doctors/Professionals? Do you think they don’t know their values? Why do you think Nigerian Doctors constitutes the most percentages in Alberta?

Do you know how much is it to go to Med school in the Western society?

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You spoke nothing but the TRUTH.
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Nigeria educational system teaches you:
* How to work under stress
* How to maximize your IQ power
* How to be academically diligent.
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iaatmguy:
hello all. my wife is presently a tax consultant in Nigeria with ICAN and ACCA certifications, and also awaiting PPR. concerning the conversion from ACCA to CGA/CPA, we are kind of confused as to what to do, as regards the timing of her conversion from ACCA - CPA
judging from her limited scope of accounting as a tax consultant in Nigeria ( 7 years), which would most likely be inconsequential in Canada. she is looking at deferring her conversion till she gets to Canada (Alberta to be precise), so as to not get the "you are overqualified for this role" response from recruiters, because her experience might not count (may i also chip in that she doesn't plan to be a tax consultant and the likes). we are thinking of shelving the conversion idea till she gets a foot in the door, then apply for the conversion while she works.
However she is open to any other category of her NOC (financial auditors and accountants). tough she plans to do a soft landing after COPR.
i don't know if the deferment is a good idea or not
czaratwork, blackbuddy, rainazoe, salford1, accountants, and those in the financial sector please help look into this. THANKS

if money is not an issue, I would say you do it before coming, that CPA will open more doors than you can imagine..

Hello guys

Please for those that did a soft landing and has their PR cards sent to them. Please what’s the best way to have ur PR card sent to Nigeria?

olioxx:

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You spoke nothing but the TRUTH.
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Nigeria educational system teaches you:
* How to work under stress
* How to maximize your IQ power
* How to be academically diligent.
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.

To add up to ur point bro see this... https://www.nairaland.com/5132165/anambra-technovation-girls-ifest-boys#77508846

juicebox:
Hello guys

Please for those that did a soft landing and has their PR cards sent to them. Please what’s the best way to have ur PR card sent to Nigeria?

IRCC won't send your card to you in naija . You have to arrange for who will collect it from the delivery adress and send it to you.

Someone collected mine and sent it thru DHL, so I was keeping track of it until it got to my hands.

juicebox:
Hello guys

Please for those that did a soft landing and has their PR cards sent to them. Please what’s the best way to have ur PR card sent to Nigeria?

Estac:
Someone collected mine and sent it thru DHL, so I was keeping track of it until it got to my hands.

Thanks

captainhoo:


IRCC won't send your card to you in naija . You have to arrange for who will collect it from the delivery adress and send it to you.

I already have someone in Canada to receive the card, I just wanted to know the best way to have the person send it across

Randomsue:
Landing gist...LONG POST ALERT

We had the most terrifyingly long trip I've ever read about but I'm glad for journey mercies...family of 4 (with a toddler and a 5yo) via Ethiopian air


7. Change some naira to CAD if you can, you might need it to purchase things at the airport if you find yourself in a situation similar to what we went through

Thanks for sharing .May you find favour in the Land

ceemac:


I totally disagree with you, we have and continually will have Nigerian graduates doing exploits at all levels, quick mention would have been Wole Soyinka but you will wanna say it back then.

Do you know that countries are continually seeking means of carting away professionals from Nigeria? The most successful immigrants in the US are Nigerians? The most number of doctors in Alberta are Nigerians? UK is continually wooing Nigerian Doctors away?

A prophet is indeed not honoured in his own city!

I repeat
the educational system is USELESS and lack merit

All what you have up there are what we call in statistics "outliers"

What is the quality of the content dished out by the joke we call schools in NIGERIA?

What of the research work?

And mind you, the educational system has been decaying for decades upon decades which means that the educational state now is worse than it was 10 years back, which in turn was worse than it was 20 years back

So calling a Soyinka or whatever invalidates your point

the few who are good from Nigeria in the real sense of it are good because of extreme personal effort, not because of what the educational system has to offer

when one id good and determined, he strives to be better
That has nothing to do with the use less curriculum.

so don't mix it up, I know what I'm saying

Estac:
Someone collected mine and sent it thru DHL, so I was keeping track of it until it got to my hands.

Please how much did it cost from Edmonton to Lagos?

juicebox:


I already have someone in Canada to receive the card, I just wanted to know the best way to have the person send it across

DHL or any reliable courier service ( my opinion)

dustydee:


I don't know which school you went to in Nigeria but the ones I went to were not useless and they were government schools. It was not the best and a lot needs to be done in our educational system but given what we pay, I'll say I got good value for money.

You see the problem we have in Nigeria?
we don't like to tell ourselves the TRUTH

I went to a "Tier 1" university in NIGERIA and I'm telling you that what we learn in Nigeria are mostly USELESS

You know it, and I know it

when was the sylabus updated last?
What is the quality of research work coming out of the schools,?

why don't the elite in the country have faith in the system in place?

How many of the so called academics are up to date with the trends with their fields?

how many of them do MCPE?

The system needs to br over hauled and changed COMPLETELY to have proper quality products

Asides that, we will continue to lie to ourselves

I go to universities elsewhere and I see what Is obtainable

Guitarlife:
hi guys Iam currently in Calgary, I came in to Canada 2 weeks ago but I have found the IT market here is not so robust for me as an application support analyst.

I have registered for the alberta health card but yet to get it, as a FSW/express entry am considering moving to Ontario, any problem with that ? MY SIN printout carries Alberta aaddress wont this be a problem ?

I am currently staying with a friend here in Calgary so if anyone has moved from Alberta to ontario or from any other province to Ontario please advise me.

I have gotten to learn so much on this thread and Nairaland in General. I just got a job after 2 months of Landing and I have so much to tell people. That would be my own way of giving back to the society, but I plan to deactivate this account, am lost between giving the landing gist with this account that is soon going to be defunct or using the brand new account I am just going to unveil.

To start with, nobody will give you a job on a platter, the offer I got I had 5 interviews for the position. The best way to start in my own opinion is to have an open mind and apply for survival jobs as well as professional job at the same time.

Do not allow your survival job prevent you from attending interview and dont be afraid to take risks . I forwent a decent job offer for the prospect of a better job that I did not have because even the person that interviewed me told me he knew I would get a better offer but if I decide to stay with them I would have to stick with them for a long time.

I rejected the job despite the fact that I did not have any job at that time, but today it was a smart decision. It didn't look so great at the time though.

Lesson 1 : Surround yourself with positive people and those who believe in you.

ceemac:


It is very pathetic that you as a Nigerian can come up with such an assertion, No matter what Nigeria night have offered you, you should at least have some remnant of patriotism in you. No country of the world is ideal, don’t be basking so much in your recent or intending immigration euphoria that you feel it’s a license to condemn on the terms of ‘AVERAGE’ the Nigeria that served as your cradle of growth..

Like the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. I graduated from a Federal University with a total school fees that is lesser than an average Year 1 school fees in Ontario.

You see, Nigeria didn’t make me owe loans for going to school as many of the kids here ends up doing. Nigeria also gave me a platform as a foundation to come further my Education on and indeed nothing was incomprehensible at Grad level..

Whatever you may call it, giving you that opportunity of obtaining an academic certificate(s) to be able to do your EE is an addition in itself..

Any river that forgets it’s origin will definitely dry up!

Nigeria’s Education may not be the best, but for the much the most of us paid and the overall foundation and experience derived from the four walls of learning was a good value for what was paid!

Why are most countries carting away on Nigerian Trained Doctors/Professionals? Do you think they don’t know their values? Why do you think Nigerian Doctors constitutes the most percentages in Alberta?

Do you know how much is it to go to Med school in the Western society?

that guy you quoted is right

unlike you

the two of us don't delude ourselves

it is what it is, and we have said it

no need to live in denial

Oga I got put mouth ooo but NIGERIA EDUCATION GOT YOU PR IN CANADA... Please please and please

Ugosample:


I repeat
the educational system is USELESS and lack merit

All what you have up there are what we call in statistics "outliers"

What is the quality of the content dished out by the joke we call schools in NIGERIA?

What of the research work?

And mind you, the educational system has been decaying for decades upon decades which means that the educational state now is worse than it was 10 years back, which in turn was worse than it was 20 years back

So calling a Soyinka or whatever invalidates your point

the few who are good from Nigeria in the real sense of it are good because of extreme personal effort, not because of what the educational system has to offer

when one id good and determined, he strives to be better
That has nothing to do with the use less curriculum.

so don't mix it up, I know what I'm saying

Anikulapu:
Oga I got put mouth ooo but NIGERIA EDUCATION GOT YOU PR IN CANADA... Please please and please

that does not change anything

even a Liberian from a failed uni In Liberia will get an eca

so what are we saying?

Anikulapu:
Oga I got put mouth ooo but NIGERIA EDUCATION GOT YOU PR IN CANADA... Please please and please

The irony of it all, if Naija education was any good as you claim. You would not have a need to flee your own country when we are not at war. 99% of those who ran the country to the ground schooled in Nigeria and I dont think its gonna get better.

So the fact you are on this thread shows that Nigerian educational system is trash, how can you even argue this ? Our country cannot even produce but only imports toothpicks, toothpick !!! and you are here arguing based on sentiments...

Guitarlife:

I have gotten to learn so much on this thread and Nairaland in General. I just got a job after 2 months of Landing and I have so much to tell people. That would be my own way of giving back to the society, but I plan to deactivate this account, am lost between giving the landing gist with this account that is soon going to be defunct

Pls go ahead with this account, we're all ears.

salford1:
I don't know much about this educational discourse, but what I do know is that Nigerian students from Grade 1 all the way to PG do not dissapoint here at all. They top their classes lots of time and often find the learning here easier compared to back home in Nigeria.

I'm talking about the system not the student

A good student is a good student

Whether from a useful or a useless educational system.

So don't attribute the success to the use less curriculum they learnt from


attribute the success to their dogged spirit and studious disposition

Guitarlife:

The irony of it all, if Naija education was any good as you claim. You would not have a need to flee your own country when we are not at war. 99% of those who ran the country to the ground schooled in Nigeria and I dont think its gonna get better.

So the fact you are on this thread shows that Nigerian educational system is trash, how can you even argue this ? Our country cannot even produce but only imports toothpicks, toothpick !!! and you are here arguing based on sentiments...

no mind them