10 Things Hindering Nigeria From Progressing

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1. Terrorism Definition: By terrorism, I'm referring to the systematic use of terror that is often violent in nature to create fear. This is usually done against a religious group or a political group. Overview: Terrorism in Nigeria has taken it's toil deeper in the root. As of the present it is the nation's greatest threat disguised in the Jihadist Islamic group Boko Haram. The group alone has destroyed thousands of lifes and properties worth billions of naira. If there is one thing that any peace loving Nigerian pray for, it's for the elimination of the group. 2. Corruption Definition: By corruption, I'm referring to the dishonest or fraudulent conducts practice by those in power, Overview: Ignoring the fact that Nigeria isn't among the most corrupt countries in the world, very few can stand otherwise. Rationally, 80% of Nigerians believe the country is corrupt and 90% of them are corrupt. Explosive cases of suspicious past corrupt practises include the 2010 election saga, James Ibori's looting saga, Abachi's saga, ASUU strike saga etcetera. 3. Bribery Definition: Simply referring to the act of giving or accepting of bride in order to influence a decision directly or indirectly. Overview: The most annoying thing about bribery in Nigeria is that it's fast becoming a norm. And another thing is that the government is reluctant to punish severely those caught in the act. Trending places include the admission systems in education, high way patrol officers and governmental employing agencies. 4. Tribalism Definition: A way of thinking or behaving in which people are more loyal to their tribe than to their friends, their country, or any other social group. Overview: We may not be aware at the conscious level of the influence tribalism has on us, but then, it's slowly killing us on the inside. Tribalism is pervasive, and it controls a lot of our behavior, readily overriding reason. Say No to Tribalism. 5. Religion Definition: This is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Overview: Very few will agree to this but the history and scriptures of the world's religions tell stories of violence and war as they speak of peace and love. Religion [Ironically Islam as partaken to Nigeria] gives rise to personality cults that are indistinguishable from cults of religious hero worship and killing machines. Such example of known cult is the Boko Haram which terrorize the country daily in the name of RELIGION. Both cases of Islam and Christianity are posing a problem to the development of the country. 6. Illiteracy Definition: This doesn't simply refer to the inability of one to read and write but also the provocative display of total lack of rational reasoning by an individual. Overview The consequences of illiteracy are many and harmful in several respects. As well as affecting illiterate individuals themselves in their daily and future lives, this scourge has a significant effect on society, both socially and economically. 65% of Nigerians are illiterate. 7. Ethnicity Definition: A general definition of ethnicity refers to ethnic group or groups that people identify with or feel they belong to. It's also the measure of cultural affiliation, as opposed to race, ancestry, nationality or citizenship. Overview: Ethnicity in all is calling for a divided Nigeria. The extremists amongst us hate our unity, they want us to divide. Now Imagine a United Nigeria with one ethical value, language and culture? Incredible. 8. Idleness Definition: This refers to an inclination not to do work or engage in activities which can result due to lack of employment or willingness. Overview ‘Mere Idleness’ is one thing but unemployment is a big big thing. Millions of Nigerians roam the streets Totally idle of what to do. 9. Dirty Politics Definition:The keyword one should look here is DIRTY. Now this term in general can be outline as all unethical and illegal methods to gain political advantage and power. Overview: Since God knows when, Nigerian sector has been paying dirty games. The politicians manipulate their ways into political offices and promote corruption. Now if only we can get rid of that, Imagine how it would be. 10. Ignorance Definition By definition, Ignorance is lack of knowledge about a thing in a being capable of knowing. Overview: The ‘I don't care attitude’ of Nigerians is slowly killing us on the inside. We play deaf and dumb to our political problems. We refuse to ask questions like - Where is OUR missing money? Where are the Chibok girls? What about the refineries they promised Us? We simply don't ASK! Source: nairaland.com

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