There are many reasons why Nigeria is a failed state. At 61, the issues we face as a nation seem to have compounded. Worst still, it appears it is the same issues our past leaders and the generation contended with that we are still facing. These issues stem from corruption, insurgency, insecurity, inflation amongst others. No matter how much things may appear to have gotten worse, the Nigerian spirit is all about staying hopeful in the face of adversity.
There are still a number of things to be thankful for as a Nigerian. From our fabulous lifestyle to our sense of humour, amazing destinations to our foods, we are indeed a blessed country of extraordinary variety. Nigeria may not be a perfect country, of course; we’ve got no perfect country in the world. Here are 7 reasons to be a proud Nigerian:
1. Resilience
Nigerians are one of the most resilient people on earth. We do not lose their humor, cool and joviality even in the face of hardship. It is in Nigeria that ugly situations are turned to be dramatic, little wonder we were once called the ‘happiest people on earth’.
2. Giftedness and talent
No exaggeration, when it comes to talents and brains, we are like number one in the world. There is no field in this world where we have not made our marks, talk about the prestigious Nobel Prize, sports, the world of blogging and internet, entertainment, politics, medicine, engineering, etc.
3. Entrepreneurship
There is nothing we appreciate other than being creative and this drives us to make things come to life. A Nigerian is in every part of the world. We are extremely good when it comes to entrepreneurship. We create business out of nothing and survive the worst economic recession because we are smart entrepreneurs.
4. Home like no other
Nigeria is the only place a Nigerian can’t claim second-class citizen. No matter how many years we must have gotten accustomed to the lifestyle of another country; there is no home like Naija. Nothing has been able to replace that homesick and longing that comes when we stay away from the country for a long time.
5. Tourism
Speak of tourist attractions, we have one of the best landscapes. Nigeria has a lot of breathtaking destinations you can visit that stretches from Lagos Bar Beach to Obudu Cattle Ranch; destinations where you can feel Mother Nature, see rare species of plants and animals and enjoy the beauty of tranquility and tourism.
6. Spirituality
Nigerians are very spiritual or let’s say religious. We can pray for everything even some things that are man made occurrences. Faith takes the centre of our everyday lives as Nigerians. We believe that God is at helm of everything we do.
7. Rich in culture
The impact of Nigeria’s entertainment and culture cannot be underestimated. We have a very rich culture that has become a hallmark of our day-to-day activities even outside Nigeria. It is our pride . An outsider would find it very difficult to resist the allure and beauty that come from our culture.