419 Reasons To Like Nigeria

246. Intellectual capability is very high. From Chinua Achebe to Phillip Emeagwali and the recent literary princess Chimamanda Adichie, the list is endless.

247. Nigeria has produced many world class authors who have won international awards. The nation is home to Prof Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda Adichie, Helon Habila, Ben Okri just to mention a few.

248. Nigerians are in almost every country of the world making an honest living. Many work as professionals in the Health, Medical and Services sectors. In the US alone, there are about 25000 Nigerian doctors who are registered and practicing.

249. An estimated 150,000 Americans of partial Nigerian descent, fought for the Union and the freedom of their brothers and sisters in the American Civil War.

250. Nigeria boasts many industrious and enterprising young people (under 35 years), who form 70% of the over 160 million population. Some of these young people are recognised and celebrated annually via various merit awards.

251. Nigeria has produced many renowned professionals in the world. There are great authors such as Prof Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie. Great musicians like the late Fela, female drummer Ara, singer Asa. Great actors like Joke Silva, Genevieve Nnaji. Fashion designers like Ituen Basi, Lanre Da-silva Ajayi, Lisa Folawiyo. These Nigerians have acquired international recognition thereby drawing attention to Nigeria as a country.

252. The best brains in various fields of endeavour include Nigerians. Basically, the sky is our limit.

253. Nigerians are passionate, friendly, welcoming, hospitable, and well cultured people. The average Nigerian reflects a combination of vivacity, intelligence, energy, talent, and resolution.

254. Nigerians are passionate people – we are passionate about our country, our music, our culture, our beliefs, our heritage, our hobbies and our sports.

255. We are happy people – we are and have always been one of the happiest people living on this planet. Under all circumstances – the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between, we are “impossibly” happy.

256. Nigeria has one of the greatest types of assets – its people. Even though the term ’419′ ironically stems from a few black sheep, most Nigerians possess an amazing mix of traits. Some of these include perseverance, intelligence, creativity, hospitality, culture, foresight and integrity. Yes….. Integrity……The very cultural nature of its populace causes majority of its people to stay away from dubious activities in order to avoid soiling their family name. The few unscrupulous elements get away with defrauding due to insufficient due diligence.

257. Nigerians are blessed and industrious. Anyway we find ourselves, we can adapt!

258. Nigerians are one of the smartest and most hardworking you’ll find around. This ability of each Nigerians is yet to be fully exploited even at home.

259. I love Nigeria because we have the most beautiful smiles and the best of laughter the world over.

260. I love Nigeria because we never stop trying to be the Greatness we know is us.

261. Nigeria is a nation of unique and united people who despite the socio-economic and political travails of the past and present have resolved to stand as one and believe in the glorious future that awaits the country.

262. Nigeria has the one of the largest population sizes in the world and the largest in Africa, a gold mine of energetic, determined and talented people in each and every field. From Lagos to Aba to Kano, the Nigerian business spirit and desire to succeed is visible. It requires just proper harnessing of these human resources before Nigeria becomes the super power she was meant to be.

263. At the inception of this campaign, a lady said, once you get engaged with Nigeria, it is impossible to break free, you get absorbed and involved.

264. We have a very strong sense of identity and are not afraid to express it and display it anywhere we may be in the world.

265. Nigerians are creative, smart, intelligent, enterprising, passionate, loving and hospitable. Nigeria boasts some of the best minds in Africa.

266. A Nigerian recognizes the better way, even if he/she might not take it. Our culture and upbringing is centred on developing people with a good sense of right and wrong, and deference to choosing right.

267. The entrepreneurship spirit: it is often said that if you go to a country and do not find a Nigerian there, you should leave because there are probably not many opportunities there. If there were, Nigerians would be there. We will see a profit making opportunity in every situation.

268. Nigerians are confident, so confident they are almost brash. There’s no explanation for it, it’s just the Nigerian spirit.

269. Nigeria is blessed with very intelligent and brilliant scientists. Check around the globe for Nigerian medical doctors.

270. One reason I like Nigeria: Entrepreneurialism and perseverance is embedded into the Nigerian spirit, allowing us to forge forward in the face of adversity.

271. They say we are resourceful people. I fully agree. We have the good, the bad and ugly. For every other unfortunate bad, you meet at least 1 good person.

272. I celebrate the vast human potential of the Nigerian nation. As the most-populous black nation in the world- with over 160 million people, there is an immense and unrivalled market on the African continent for potential investors.

273. Nigeria recognises its own people, rewarding them with a variety of national merit awards, some of which include Order of the Niger (OON) and Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).

274. Nigerians are great, gifted, talented, bright minded, and hospitable. All over, they are found making remarkable contributions in all works of life.

275. Nigerians are one of the most hardworking people in the world.

276. Nigerians are very proactive and industrious, creating businesses almost anywhere in the world.

277. Nigerians are very hard working and would go to any legal end to achieve success.

278. Nigerians are some of the most intellectual people on earth, dominating scientific research, technological advancement and economic policy formulation (Okonjo Iweala)

279. Nigerians are gifted with the power of creativity. We design and provide.

280. Nigerians are hospitable, receptive, well cultured and humanly responsible. Nigerians are energetic, futuristic, homely, resourceful, intelligent, well-mannered, talented and respectful.