Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I AM NIGERIAN
I live in Nigeria.
I was born in Nigeria
I speak fluent English with a trace of an Igbo accent to prove my origin
I attended a private nursery school, a government primary school, a government secondary school and a government university.
I have worked in 3 companies in Nigeria within the past 7 years
Two of them multi-nationals
I got the three jobs after applying for newspaper advertisements
No connections involved
I earn a fair salary
I also invest locally with higher returns than almost anywhere in the world
I have been to 9 countries for different purposes, most of them work related
I have a few international qualifications and certificates and I compare favourably and sometimes even better than fellow professionals around the world.
I voted in the past 3 federal elections for anyone I liked based on my inclinations
Whether they won or not is another thing entirely
I may not be the typical Nigerian. One day soon.
But, am I ALONE?
I am a proud Nigerian.
Am I ALONE?
I was born in Nigeria
I speak fluent English with a trace of an Igbo accent to prove my origin
I attended a private nursery school, a government primary school, a government secondary school and a government university.
I have worked in 3 companies in Nigeria within the past 7 years
Two of them multi-nationals
I got the three jobs after applying for newspaper advertisements
No connections involved
I earn a fair salary
I also invest locally with higher returns than almost anywhere in the world
I have been to 9 countries for different purposes, most of them work related
I have a few international qualifications and certificates and I compare favourably and sometimes even better than fellow professionals around the world.
I voted in the past 3 federal elections for anyone I liked based on my inclinations
Whether they won or not is another thing entirely
I may not be the typical Nigerian. One day soon.
But, am I ALONE?
I am a proud Nigerian.
Am I ALONE?
23 comments:
you are a luckynigerian! not many nigerians get jobs out of the newspaper without any connections involved!
Oh boy, u r not alone o.
When I say pple can get jobs without connections, they won't believe me.
Proudly 9ja.
When I say pple can get jobs without connections, they won't believe me.
Proudly 9ja.
naa you are not alone..you are just one of the minority..not a lot of people get jobs without connection in nigeria and thats the sad fact..my brother works in Diamond Bank because my uncle was a director there..he had the qualifications but he got the job thru connections..but thats nigeria for u now..
No brother. You are so not alone.
You are not alone, i am right behind you.
I served where I was sent, no redeployment.
I got into insurance marketing on my own though I never made any sales and got my first job in MTN from the guardian papers, I left naigeria with no dodgy papers...
yes I am proudly Nigerian!
I served where I was sent, no redeployment.
I got into insurance marketing on my own though I never made any sales and got my first job in MTN from the guardian papers, I left naigeria with no dodgy papers...
yes I am proudly Nigerian!
No u are not alone! I am a Nigerian who is proud to be a Nigerian no matter the odds!
U r not alone oo. Lets hold hands and sing the national anthem.
No, I believe you should not be. I have met the likes of you. And Africa needs more of people like you.
I was watching a documentary yesterday and I almost had an apoplexy I was so upset... The lady kept repeating how dangerous Lah-gos is for foreigners and how it is not safe to go anywhere... And I wanted to scream my head off.
I actually blame my fellow Africans who come here and behave like their lives were "saved" by being here and can't or won't acknowledge the positives of their home countries. I am not saying we should be indulgent, but come on!
I am so sick of the whole ordeal that I am actually taking steps into going back next year... No use being a effin' hypocrite shouting from the mountains...
Whew! I guess I needed to rant too.
:)
I was watching a documentary yesterday and I almost had an apoplexy I was so upset... The lady kept repeating how dangerous Lah-gos is for foreigners and how it is not safe to go anywhere... And I wanted to scream my head off.
I actually blame my fellow Africans who come here and behave like their lives were "saved" by being here and can't or won't acknowledge the positives of their home countries. I am not saying we should be indulgent, but come on!
I am so sick of the whole ordeal that I am actually taking steps into going back next year... No use being a effin' hypocrite shouting from the mountains...
Whew! I guess I needed to rant too.
:)
you are not alone my dear...PROUDLY NIGERIAN!! anybody that doesnt like it should go and...*send me an e-mail for a comprehensive list of things youi can do...
You are a favored Nigerian.
You are the type I dream of. The type I want to be.( I am joblessly serving the nation, I have never voted.
Is somebody campaining? TOBENNA for president 2011
What a fantasic resume for a worthy president to be. I am on your team. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (Didnt Micheal Jackson sing a song like that?)
What a fantasic resume for a worthy president to be. I am on your team. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (Didnt Micheal Jackson sing a song like that?)
Is somebody campaining? TOBENNA for president 2011
What a fantasic resume for a worthy president to be. I am on your team. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (Didnt Micheal Jackson sing a song like that?)
What a fantasic resume for a worthy president to be. I am on your team. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (Didnt Micheal Jackson sing a song like that?)
Nigeria isnt the most perfect country but i still love it 100%, flaws n all!!!
lol @ naijaidol!
lol @ naijaidol!
Allo Mr...i am around in the shadows...just been a lil bit busy...will be back soon.
typed up my resume and sent it to Lagos. Made a total of 5 trips to lagos for different stages of the interview. in the end, got the job. there was no smell of connection anywhere.
there are plenty of people in that boat.
there are plenty of people in that boat.
i AM PROUDLY nIGERIAN TOO!! Okay, sorry I forgot to turn off my Caps Lock, and I was pressing the shift key. I am now too lazy to go back & change it
nice...and no o!!...you are not alone...
ok. one question; off the record. can u speak the igbo language...gotcha ya!!!
Good one!..i like your description of you..
proud of being Nigerian!!!!!!
but way actually way more proud of being Igbo.
but way actually way more proud of being Igbo.
I am not yet with you, but soon enough, I will be.
Although, I'm also proud to be a Nigerian. I can't deny my country, no matter what.
Although, I'm also proud to be a Nigerian. I can't deny my country, no matter what.
U are not ALONE! We plenty for here..I was not born in Nigeria but grew up in Nigeria...even though i live outside the country now..I am proudly Nigerian!