419 Reasons To Like Nigeria

351. I love Nigeria because in the midst of the sleaze and shame, our pride as a people shines through the shameless acts of a few.

352. The Nigerian Spirit: The fabled American Dream suggests that anyone can become who they want provided they put in the hours required. Nigerians share this attitude too and we give it our own touch with a ‘never say die’ attitude and an unwillingness to take no for an answer. We are a people who set out to write our names in the sands of time. A land filled with milk and honey.

353. Nigerians can survive under any circumstance or condition.

354. Nigeria would qualify as one country that has come so frighteningly close to breaking up so many times and yet, against all odds, something or the other brings it back from the brink.

355. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Corruption and looting in high places hasn’t sunk us, three years of civil war couldn’t break us, and we’ve recovered from pressures under which others would have folded, because we are survivors.

356. We are hardy, the average Nigerian does business under circumstances that are unimaginable to people from other parts. In a place where there is no power, no credit, and scant regulation, people do business and do very well for themselves too. If you can make it in Nigeria, you can make it anywhere in the world.

357. Nigerians, no matter the situation always come out on top.

358. Nigeria has a future. End of story.

359. A Nigerian will smile, no matter how tough things might seem to get.

360. Despite the state of affairs presently in the country, Nigerians are happy people. No depression or melancholy here, mother is 50, let’s have a party.

361. Nigerians have a resilience you will hardly find anywhere else in the world: even in the most extreme situations a Nigerian will still find a reason to have hope and act on that hope. Push a Nigerian to the wall, and he’ll just find a way through it.

362. Our immense human capital and our will to survive and thrive, even in the midst of so much suffering and poverty.

363. Resilience and Hospitality: The resilience of the Nigerian people is amazing. We are tough and adapt to situations – no matter how harsh – easily. Despite this the people are still very hospitable and welcoming.

364. Nigerians are naturally adaptive; give them a lemon, they make lemonade.

365. You almost have no choice than to admire the spirit of most Nigerians. Even in the face of adversity they see hope.

366. Nigerians are the happiest people on planet earth, regardless of harsh economic realities, choosing cautious optimism.

367. Nigerians never say die, we are happy, hopeful and hardworking.

368. We always find a solution to every challenge, no matter the size.

369. The Nigerian has an infectious hope that defies every challenge in his path, an unfailing can-do spirit and natural optimistic disposition towards life that helps them to carry on in the midst of despondency [or extreme hopelessness].

370. Nigerians do not give in easily; we never say die; Nigerians never give up we always prevail in the face of challenges.

371. Above all, Nigerians will never break down in d face of intimidating adversities. They just keep going on. The civil war, past military dictators, militants & not even boko haram can dampen our spirits.

372. Nigerians are resilient. Push them to the wall, and instead of them to turn back and fight, they’ll break down the wall and keep running.

373. Nigerians are the happiest people on earth. In the face of the most excruciating conditions we’re ever smiling and happy, even when we say ‘Boys Are Not Smiling’. So we’d rather do things that make us happy, like watching television shows such as Maltina Dance All, Project Fame, Naija Sings, BBA, etc.

374. Tenacity in the light of hopelessness; determination is commonplace.

375. Nigerians have unrelenting perseverance. We never give up. We keep believing, we keep working, and we keep trying. It’s never over until it’s over.

376. Nigerians are persistent people. We have this stubbornness with a purpose.

377. You can’t keep a Nigerian man (or woman) down. We are survivors!

378. Nigeria is a paradox of a state – The good and ‘not so good’ cohabit. For every act of corruption or injustice there is an equal balance of justice and forthrightness!

379. Nigerians are resilient – There is an unbelievable amount of faith we have in our country. We refuse to consider ours as a failed state. We hope for a better future.

Nigeria – Tourism and Sports

380. Nigeria is an amazing tourist haven. The beaches along the Lagos, Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom coast lines, the cattle ranch at Obudu, the water falls at Gurara, and the high peaked Shere hills in the Jos Plateau, are proof enough.

381. Nigeria is blessed with natural sites like the Ikogosi warm water spring, Olumo rock, Idanre Hills, Yankari game reserve.

382. There is a rare confluence in Lokoja, Niger State, where the Rivers Niger and Benue meet.

383. There are several game reserves and national parks in Nigeria, worth the tourist’s attention. The largest is the Gashaka Gumpti National Park. It is 6,670 sq. Km (about 10 times the size of Singapore), located in Taraba State.

384. Nigeria is home to Obudu Cattle Ranch, located in Calabar. It is only 45 miles from the Cameroon border. The Obudu Plateau is spread over 40 sq. miles and is 5,200 feet above sea level. The Obudu resort features a Gorilla Camp where tourists may observe gorillas in their natural habitat.

385. The country is endowed with a rich cultural heritage, and is home to the Benin Bronze.