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Dio nguavese
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The eighth wonder of the world
October 30, 2006 - 12:21 PM
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hi everybody,
There,s a big problem here in Nigeria. In Nigeria there's a lot of corruptoin, the rul:e of law has been "dragged into the mud" Infact i take permision to list Nigeria as "The eighth wonder of the world"*
This issue of corruption is giving me much conern 'cos the more i think it is going the more i hear of many more. Recently on the news i heard that the former police commisioner embezelled 17 billion niara & also has 13 houses including a hotel & this is just one out of the other thousands that are been heard of thanks to economic & financal crimes commision.
This issue is of great burden to me 'cos it has eaten deep into our system that almost every young person you meet on the street wants to get into the government & have a share of the "national cake"*
The question is,* what can be done to change the orientation & thinking of our youths. 'cos we are the leaders of tommorrow.
Avesedio
This post was edited on: 2006-10-30 at 12:23 PM by: Avesedio
This post was edited on: 2006-10-30 at 12:26 PM by: Avesedio
This post was edited on: 2006-11-09 at 11:29 AM by: cupofteaforme (Moderator)
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Frank Vetter
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Re: The eighth wonder of the world
October 30, 2006 - 08:47 PM
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I don't know how you cultivate the rule of law where that is not inherent in the society's values, and yet this seems to be a primary reason why so many developing nations remain as such.
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Christian
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Re: The eighth wonder of the world
October 31, 2006 - 01:18 PM
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I see this cry on corruption in my country Nigeria as old story.This is not to say that i am supporting the idea as i strongly belive in integrity but found it difficult understanding our teeming youths who support coprruption
Today ,we are caught in election fever but the youths who one expect to leave above boards as the future leaders are the instruments for subverting the peoples will.They are every where where there is the mention of money and are ready to destroy.
i am of the opinion that the youths shoud act as change agents else the idea of coming to blog does not realy arise
Fredchris
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emmanuel adu-yeboah
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Re: The eighth wonder of the world
November 8, 2006 - 06:44 AM
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dont worry about what you cannot control today. pray that you become effective in life and when you are at the top you can make the difference.
emmanuel- ghana
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Anuoluwapo
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Re: The eighth wonder of the world
November 12, 2006 - 08:18 PM
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Hmmm..... the 8th wonder of the world, you said. Let me start by reiterating my firm belief that Nigeria will yet arise again.
Do you really want to know what you can do as a Nigerian youth, so you become a part of the healing process, as opposed to the problem? Well, the first thing to do is to stop seeing the situation as hopeless. I know that might prove a bit difficult seeing that it takes a lot to remain sane in Nigeria, especially Lagos where I live, but I believe all things are possible.
Dont wait to partake of the National Cake, because there isnt one, really. Go about baking yours. In your own little way purpose to be a Role Model and to do things the right way. People will call you names and regard you as stupid, but dont give in. When you have managed to put dispair aside, I can assure you that God'll begin to help you see things from a different perspective.
The Nigerian solution will actually come from within and not from any scheme, policy, aid, suggestion or what have you that foreigners can offer. If it were possible, then the IMF's Sturctural Adjustment Programme (Among others) should have done the trick. The peculiarities inherent in our country were however not put into consideration, hence the abysmal failure of the (dare I say) laudable project.
Now, to the MDGs... I made up my mind not to wait for the government.... seeing that we have none presently... to ensure the fulfilment of the MDGs, but to be an individual advocate of the achievement of these goals. I will cite just one example.... In as much as I presently work with some company, at the same time I am an employer of labour...i.e. I have people working for me presently, and I see my business growing to a world class organisation with over 300,000 employees in a set period of time. It hasnt been easy, but one little step at a time. This is my own contribution towards eradicating poverty and women empowerment as I have refused to allow my gender deter me in any way.
All I wanted to say.
Naah, I lied! I have so many things to say, but I already reached my word limit 
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Wumi
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Re: The eighth wonder of the world
December 3, 2006 - 10:13 AM
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Hi,
Funny to say that Nigeria is so corrupt to the point of listing her into the eighth wonder of the world.
I strongly believe that every country has their own problems. In the Nigerian way, our problem is not just the leadership but also the followership. The major problem with Nigerian leaders is entrenched in "HOW WE MAKE OUR LEADERS".
By this, I mean in the the election processes, who we vote for, who we support, how they get to office, who they "settle".
We all talk about miss-rule...etc. Would you people believe that some of us calling ourselves youths will go as far as to collect gratifications from just anybody to fulfill our own desires.
In short, lets all come to the fact that Nigeria can work...if and only if we believe in HER. I like the point made by Tokunbo.
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