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Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 2:12pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
The Nigerian economy today is in shambles. There are lots of discussions about the solution to problems facing Africa, especially Nigeria. In this article, we talk about the reasons why Igbos might be the solution to Nigeria’s economic woes. Across ethnic groups in Nigeria, the Igbos are the most dominant and strong-willed natives in the land. With the Fulani-Hausa ethnic groups of northern Nigeria heading the chart, and Yoruba coming in second place, the Igbo tribe remains the third-largest Ethnic group in Nigeria. These natives occupy majorly five states in the federation which Includes Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo state. The Igbos can generally be regarded as highly Industrious and hardworking people. When we want to consider societal and national issues, the Igbos seem to be less likely affected by these problems basically because of some inbuilt qualities they possess. Attributes of the Igbo People The Igbo people are courageous They are always ready any day anytime to surmount every challenge in the pursuit of anything he sets out to accomplish. They are risk-takers and adventurous as they can relocate to a new place that they have never been to make their survival there. They create opportunities out of anything that can ensure their growth and sustenance. The Igbo man is Resilient Having the ability to ignore challenges and focus on an opportunity they see makes them very flexible. An Igbo person would start up something minimal and would diligently grow it with pain and hard work till eventually it will grow and flourish. The Igbo people are creative They can confidently put things together and make it work, increase and improve the quality of an existing structure for maximum satisfaction. They have a reliable support system An Igbo person succeeding in his business will not want to benefit alone; he will take up certain people and make them successful as well. They can work with each other multiplying investments, building clubs, unions, and associations. These natives will always seek to dominate and conquer territories. They have the entrepreneur spirit Your success in your business will demand knowledge, mentorship, and of course, the capital. They learn fast and can allow members of their family work for another family where he discovers the trade of his master and also receives mentorship. When he has grown in knowledge, his master will establish him to start his own business by setting up a separate company for him to run or giving him money to make a living out of it. This system of support has made many poor men wealthy for life. Where the limitations lie However, Nigeria is the motherland. We have both human and natural resources in this great country. But, we suffer a lot of critical challenges which hinder growth and development. For a nation that has approximately 200million inhabitants, it’s sad to say that Nigeria has not mastered how to use its human resources for benefit. Nigeria, blessed with natural resources which are both renewable and nonrenewable across the 36 states of the federation, has not adequately utilized the benefits which these natural resources bring. These natural resources come as limestone, solid minerals, gas deposits, coal deposits, etc. The country is also blessed with fertile lands where agricultural activities can be carried out to provide food and wealth for the nation. But we ignore all of these because we prefer foreign-made goods. With such great resources available for our use freely, we need our human resources to utilize and turn our natural resources to our favor, and the need for the Igbo cannot be overemphasized. Nigeria's economic woes have always been a topic that has for long been deliberated upon; be it in our institutions, on the media and even in the national assembly. The problem is not hidden from the masses as we are not ignorant of the facts. But the challenge to move forward must come from us the citizens in collaboration with our political leaders who are not making things right in the rule of governance and laws for the people. There is a need to rise to our growth and development away from the woes which tie us down, and the Igbos have a significant part to play to make this dream a reality. https://www.busytape.com/why-igbos-solutions-nigeria-economic-woes/ . 3 Likes
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Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by technuel: 2:19pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
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Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by freshinsightng: 2:36pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
You are making a lot of sense as Nigeria was at its best during the first republic when an Igbo man (Nnamdi Azikiwe) was president. Since then things have gone southwards. Nigeria will definitely rise again if the Igbos are also given a chance to bring their unique skills to governance. 11 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by GavelSlam: 2:41pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Everyone else is Inferior. Clap for yourself. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by dukeprince50: 2:50pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
lol, the economy of a country doesn't depend on selling spare parts and Motorola chargers. states by GDP 1 Lagos State US$33,679 2 Rivers State US$21,073 3 Delta State US$16,749 4 Oyo State US$16,121 5 Imo State US$14,212 6 Kano State US$12,393 7 Edo State US$11,888 8 Akwa Ibom State US$11,179 9 Ogun State US$10,470 10 Kaduna State US$10,334, The way they make noise, one might think they they will have 5 of the 10 states, even NW has two states 17 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by horsepower101: 2:50pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Any Igbo person that sacrifices their talent to save Nigeria from economic woes is a fool. Let us all die here. The same people you sacrifice to save will continue to hate and despise you. The same people will swear with their lives that you will never rule them. The same people will cheer at your killings. The same people will cheer at any backwards policy that disproportionately affects igbo business. Any and Every Talented Igbo person should apply their talents towards bettering Igboland and the lives of Igbo people. 27 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by jimyjames(m): 2:54pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
These are some of the reasons Nigeria did everything possible to destroy Biafra, and till this day Nigeria is trying so hard to suppress the region and stop it from progressing 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by ebuk4real(m): 3:05pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
![]() Even the mad man or the blind man in the street knows the Igbo are a blessed set of people, except for the few rascals amongst them 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by Skyfornia(m): 3:06pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Igbos don't want to be part of Nigeria....oga carry your problem alone. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 3:07pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
GavelSlam: I never said that. I am only advocating that perhaps if they are given a chance could bring their entrepreneurial and can do acumen to rescue our dear country. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 3:10pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
dukeprince50: Igbos started afresh after the civil as they were given only 20 pounds. They started with trading due to capital constraints and have progressed into manufacturing, Banking, Oil and Gas and other high profile sectors of the economy. Are you not impressed with the likes of INNOSON, Air Peace, Coscharis, Fidelity Bank and others 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by adoboy04(m): 3:15pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi:Nobody is holding Igbo behind not to go nah, if they want to go they should just go and start to relocate home diedie and help their IGR to improve. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by dukeprince50: 3:16pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi:I am, but you make others look like they are doing nothing, to be frank I envy the Igbo's and Yorubas but not like just Igbo's are the solution 2 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 3:18pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
horsepower101: Bros, we are first of all Nigerians and we all owe a duty to see our country get back on track. Whosoever is capable of doing so should be given the opportunity and that's my advocacy. We have tried the North, South West, South South and lets also try the igbos. 2 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by GavelSlam: 3:19pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi: Physician heal thyself. 1 Like |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 3:23pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
GavelSlam: I am not igbo my dear but I visit Igbo land regularly and see things for myself. Take a trip to INNOSON Car manufacturing plant one day and you will be shocked at how a man without government support can be determined to build a local car manufacturing franchise. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by freshinsightng: 3:28pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
ebuk4real: True talk bros |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by Nnukwueze: 3:43pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
horsepower101: Thanks for this nwanne. Igbo first is our policy. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by horsepower101: 3:48pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Nnukwueze: No problem. I am sick and tired of the hero complex among our people. They are always the first to save others who hate them while forgetting their people and their land. THIS MUST STOP IN OUR GENERATION!!! 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by freshinsightng: 3:53pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
horsepower101: I hope you aren't making subtle shades at Air Peace for evacuating Nigerians who were stranded in South Africa because that was an exceptional thing to do. Come to think of it the majority of those evacuated would end up being Igbos. Its good to do good as you may just end up saving your own too. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by Ritchiee: 3:54pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi: Thanks bro.You really prolly tried but how would we know that Igbos can turn things around for the better when they have not done that for their region? Moreover,when every region paddled their own canoes during regional system,the Igbos did not do well.Most of them ran to Ibadan,the capital of Yorubaland then to survive. I really respect the Igbos for their positive potentials but I cannot lay my hands on any business they have built that had lasted like the Tribune,Punch,Iwe alaroye,alabukun,Odua group etc of the Yorubas. Maybe I am mistaking one thing for the other but all what you have written do not signify that they will successfully take us out of this economic woes because they do not have an antecedent of being economically savvy.Thanks. N.B: I used Yorubaland because they were growing in leaps and bounds until y`all tied them down to go at your own pace....yes,Ironsi did. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by Nnukwueze: 3:55pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
horsepower101: Amen. That stupid hero complex is what got us into our current situation. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by GavelSlam: 3:57pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi: What chance exactly are you referring to? |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 3:59pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
GavelSlam: An opportunity to lead Nigeria as president of the Feral Republic of Nigeria in 2023 1 Like |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by GavelSlam: 4:02pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi: Mtcheew. Haven't you heard they are not interested? 2 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by Financialslot: 4:04pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
GavelSlam: Who said so? Give it to them and see if they won't take the offer |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by GavelSlam: 4:11pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Financialslot: Give? Is that how it is given? ![]() 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by oilPUSSY(f): 4:19pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
effoi: Correction... Igbos are not third largest ethnic group in Nigeria. https://www.nairaland.com/4848276/cia-revision-nigerias-ethnic-religious Again, Igbos are not limited to SE 7 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by collinsfhk(m): 4:19pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
dukeprince50: Upon seeing this, I had to go to your profile and was not disappointed. Grow up boy! Wisdom is profitable to direct. Thank you 3 Likes |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by selemempe: 4:22pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Ritchiee:lol...we do u guys lie boldly? During the regional era the east was Africa's fastest growing economy. We were the largest exporter of palm products in the world. In industry, the coal mines of Enugu managed by the Nigerian Coal Corporation and Nigersteel's rolling mill which used steel scraps to produce mild steel bars were one of the few coal mines and steel plants in operation in West Africa in 1963. During the NCNC led government, a cement factory was established at Nkalagu, Nigerian Breweries chose a stout factory at Aba, a Tobacco and glass making plant was located at Port Harcourt. Oil mining in the region started by Shell D' Archy in 1937 did not yield commercial quantities until 1957. But by 1965, oil was a promising source of income. In commerce, the port in ph was the 2nd largest import and export port in Nigeria after Apapa. Mind u, lagos was not western region then. We did best than any other region...google eastern region bro 15 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by dukeprince50: 4:27pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
collinsfhk:Economic strength of a country doesn't depend on selling spare parts, wat is difficult to understand 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why The Igbos Are The Solution To Nigeria's Economic Woes by effoi: 4:51pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
selemempe: All regions were doing well then. I can't say if the South East was doing better than South West or the North. However one thing was certain - Nnamdi Azikiwe was president |
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