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Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by freedomchild: 2:18pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1:wonderful.... i want to like this post a thousand times |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by tosyne2much(m): 2:19pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
adonainana:Look at the Chinese, they are ranked number 14 in global innovation index yet they don't brag about being smart like Nigerians. It's a nation that is dependent on almost everything that consider themselves as smart people Or is smartness not supposed to bring about innovation? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by SIRTee15: 2:19pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1: All what u wrote up there is excuse.... We can game the global economic system to favour us, only if we have smart leaders that make the development of its county a priority.... The problem is our leaders are not smart n don't really give a damn about any real development in nigeria or elsewhere in Africa..... They see africa as a grave yard, a place befitting only for final resting place.... Leaders are rarely motivated to develop such places and that's the problem with africa.... Now lets take a look at present day nigeria.... The current Nigerian president lifetime ambition is entrenchment of fulani oligarchy in nigeria.... Do u think he cares about any anti-African policies developed by world bank or IMF.... How's that the fault of the white man, if u got no one to speak for u and fight your cause.... Have u heard of the phrase, principle of self preservation-My race first, then others.... All these talk about exporting natural resources and importing refined products is because we allowed them... Simple.... First it was western world, thereafter China joined in the exploitation and now its india.... Neother China nor India control the system.... So what's the excuse this time around... 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by midnighter(f): 2:23pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
bluefilm: I dont believe we are any more mentally lazy than those people I have not, by the way you can find out the prices of goods in the market as long as you have eyes and ears for somebody to tell you! |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Fretchy: 2:23pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
Because our own definition of smart is fraud. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by midnighter(f): 2:25pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
Potch: It still takes a smart person to blag his way into central government without any qualifications The problem is that we value one type of smartness over the other If we had more intellectuals and men-in-suits advising our leaders instead of snivelling sycophants, a lot of stupid stuff wouldnt be happening Its big business, banks, landowners, and all those people who really control a country and manage their interests by leveraging with the political class Do you think Donald Trump writes his own speeches? 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by bluefilm: 2:30pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
midnighter: The fact still remains that comparing Nigeria's situation to that of Russia or Poland or China, is like comparing bread to stone. Indigenous engineers in those countries are capable enough to build systems that can provide uninterrupted power supply for their countries. Can you say the same for your country? 1 Like |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by pacespot(m): 2:30pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1: Thanks bro. I've to quote this comment for future reference, this is a typical mentality of a black man that was painted in that piece. White men really know us more than we do know ourselves. Thanks again 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by bejeria101(m): 2:31pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
We are! Ask the airhead up north. |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by midnighter(f): 2:32pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
bluefilm: It depends on what you mean by the word "capable". They are intellectually capable enough, yes. Whether there is any existing organisation that is robust enough to support such a thing is a different story |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Nobody: 2:34pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
PatrickOkunima: The leaders and government that are supposed to build roads and provide security, are they not Nigerians?. If they are not smart enough to know and do this, they as well as the people that Voted them into power are one and the same. A congregation of dumb fucktards. 3 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by salford1: 2:36pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
lagdmark:The early Americans understands that faith without works is zero. Nigerians have faith but don't want the work. It's not just the religion but also being smart enough to understand the religion. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by xerxes456(m): 2:36pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
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Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Fidelismaria: 2:38pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
Only 0.003% Nigerians are smart and they are endangered 6 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Nobody: 2:39pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
vaxx2: You're speaking with an imbe'c"ile. Part of the Nigerians we are talking about. He will not understand. 1 Like |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by UncleJudax(m): 2:41pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
thebosstrevor:This is my problem with my follow Igbos. We claim to develop everywhere we go.,(not entirely false) but have failed to hold our politicians accountable, in order to develop the region...hence the ridicule from others Chest beating, blame-game and victimology are encoded in an average Nigerian DNA 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by pacespot(m): 2:44pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1: We can make policies to change all those anomalies you mentioned up there. After all, we are no longer the colony of the west. Would they invade Nigeria if we start putting these foreign multinationals in order? No. The problem with Nigerian government is that since these multinational companies are already tapping the resources and remitting billions of dollars into the government coffer, they don't want to develop domestic alternatives again. Nigerians always seeking shortcut solutions to their problems, we let foreign companies stealing from us blindly because we are too lazy and shortsighted to resuscitate our refineries. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by wristbangle: 2:44pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
AntiBrutus: Diverse in knowledge is one the accountabilities of a leader. Am not an island of knowledge, so I learn everyday even if you tag me a romantic man. After all it's every ladies' dream to have one. Seems you are into me . Can we go on a date? |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by nkemjacob2(m): 2:45pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
Nigerians are not smart. Had it been they are, they would have been smart enough to tackle their undeveloped situation which is mostly cos by our useless politicians. If they are smart indeed, they would have vote wisely. Follow gvt matters with serious business. And be ready to re-call to duty senators not performing 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Nanatrendy(f): 2:47pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
I am not a nigerian but the reason why nigeria and other African countries are not developed is because we are divided within ourselves and the west is playing Africans like chess. An example is ivory coast and ghana together we produce 60% of the world's cocoa but because we are competing against ourselves the west determine the price they will pay for our cocoa they give the farmers peanuts and make billions in the west, now imagine if both countries were sitting down together decided to sell refined cocoa and bargain as a unit we would be calling the shots in chocolate production. Also imagine if all african countries decided to shut our borders to foriegn products and decided if the west do not set up factories here their products will not be sold on our markets ,imagine the number of jobs it will create and the number of opportunities we will get. The thing is no matter how hard any african country tries on its own they wouldn't get far because the west are united in maintaining africa as it's market , now china too is taking advantage of us. Until Africans plan as one unit we would not get anywhere. 7 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Nobody: 2:49pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
IGBOSON1: Who make up this society that do not provide avenue's ...angels? So a so called collection of smart people cant design such avenues for themselves. They're waiting for foreign Beings. If not they turn on their neighbour?. Thats ur defintion of smart". A crude show of primitive animal instincts. No wonder Nigeria is the way it is with such people constituting her majority. 5 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by PatrickOkunima(m): 2:54pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
tundeb303: One doesn't require smartness to know that a road is bad. Nigerians are not dumb, we're corrupt but not dumb. If you really know what corruption is, then you'll understand the extent to which it has inhibited our growth. BTW, who told you voting takes place? Let's assume it does, the electorates have the option to choose either one thief or the other. Do you know why? The system has been so corrupt to the extent that if one is not a thief, he cannot afford to buy nomination forms. Or can you afford N22m from your salary? Even if you can genuinely, can you afford to pay each delegate $5,000 at the primaries? Only a ********** can salvage Nigeria from the hands of those who have held her in captivity. Sadly, we do not have the guts. 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by pacespot(m): 2:55pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1: So because of Western sanctions, we should let the multinational companies continue to steal our oil resources. How much are we exporting to other countries that we are afraid of western sanctions? We all know Nigeria is an import-dependent country, not export oriented, so stop making excuses for our leaders for their greed to allow Shell and Co's to steal our resources. 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by OChimex: 2:56pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
ednut1: Wise sayings always go this way "Govt is always the true reflection of the people" "A snake cannot birth a goat" "You dont give what you dont have" "Any country deserves its govt" 4 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by SmartyPants(m): 2:56pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
Blackvic1: The answer to your question is called appreciating the fact that there are multiple variables involved in the model. Are you saying there are no smart and selfish people? Are you saying there are no smart and unpatriotic people? Are you saying there are no smart and wicked people? What is the correlation between mental capacity and altruisim? |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by engrchykae(m): 2:56pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
javaguru:don't bother answering the ignoramus. dangote is doing fine,courtesy of favorable government from obasanjo till date. if any third world country have any problem with shell bp,total,Exxon,Mobil,chevron,agip,mtn etc. the governments of their countries of origin would be directly involved. why was the British involved in the biafra war if not because of shell? this present world system is ANTI AFRICA. 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Silas6(m): 2:58pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
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Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Blackvic1: 3:00pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
SmartyPants:a smart person knows when to be selfish and when not to that’s what distinguishes between a dumb person and a smart person most world leaders are selfish but smart they put there citizens first before even stealing but here our leaders are dumb that’s why they steal and even steal the constituency money and a white man will steal and still work for his country it’s only a foolish and dumb person that will build a substandard project but a white man will build a standard project for his people and still steal that’s the difference an average black man is foolish in his ways although there are few smart ones but the dumb and foolish ones are more than the smart ones 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Nobody: 3:00pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
missjo:Statistics don't tell the complete story always, only a fraction of it most times. In democracy, as practiced in the 3rd world where Nigeria falls into unfortunately, it's possible for dull people to lead a society of many smart people. First, consider that democracy is about numbers - whoever polled highest at the ballot becomes your leader. Take note that in Nigeria factors such as zoning and tribal sentiments influence choice of candidate. If you add poverty, thuggery and election rigging, you would just understand how it is a situation that would defy both science and any statistics you can think of. Ask yourself the question, when have you seen an independent candidate garnering public votes in Nigeria. You either have to come from a family that has had something to do with power both at present or in the past and can only pursue ambition under the auspices of major political party. I struggle with this irony too, luckily, I don't depend on statistics like you to try to have a good grasp of it. We need revolution now! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Blackvic1: 3:02pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
SmartyPants:an average European or Asian or American don’t boost of been smart than others but here it’s only a fool that boosts of been smart and others lazy that’s what we do 2 Likes |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Gentlewarrior1(m): 3:03pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
xerxes456:This is one of the reasons why this country is finding it hard to progress Nigerians don't know history at all No offence but what you wrote is total junk and shows you don't know history nor the history of the biafran civil war I'm busy now if not i would have lectured yoh on the biafran civil war Anyways do try and read about it online if you are interested 1 Like |
Re: If Nigerians Are So Smart, Why Isnt Nigeria Developed? by Blackvic1: 3:05pm On Oct 05, 2019 |
konvict0111:your correlations doesn’t fall in line first how can dumb people rule over smart people where does that happen if not that the dumb ones vote dumb people as well if we are smart like you say this set of leaders we have known wouldn’t even smell ordinary counselor not to talk about been senators nor governors and president, smart people vote in smart people dumb people vote in dumb people 1 Like |
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