This is a very interesting question and I was surprised to learn that in spite of how bad this country may seem, more than 50% of us would remain Nigerian given a choice. To be honest, I don't know whether I'd rather be Nigerian or not.
Pros of being Nigerian
- Relatively easy to find a business to do. Given the fact that there are so many unmet needs in Nigeria, you can find something to do that will make you an income.
- Running your home is relatively easier because you have extended family members and hired staff to help you.
- Our weather is relatively nice: not too hot and not too cold.
- Nigeria is a country that has been blessed with little or no natural disasters.
- Nigeria is generally a country filled with people who have a good sense of humor.
- Since Nigeria is still a developing country, it is possible to make a difference.
- The taxes are not very high unlike some developed countries.
Cons of remaining Nigerian
- Poor phone and internet service
- Inadequate jobs
- High level of poverty
- Irregular fuel supply
- Lawlessness: rampant corruption, reckless driving, violent occurrences and killings, etc.
- Bad roads
- Ill-equipped hospitals
- Low standard of higher education
- Poor electricity supply
- Bureaucracy and excessive delays involved in everything: opening an account, getting your business registered, getting your passport, getting a NAFDAC number for your product, etc, etc.
My questions for you guys are:
- For those that would remain Nigeria, what is (are) your reason(s)?
- For those that would rather change their citizenship, what is (are) your reason(s)?
Fomsky
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