For too long, Nigeria and Nigerians have been readily associated with the online scams, financial crime and impersonation – termed ‘419’. However, beyond the unfortunate stereotyping, there are several positive characteristics and cogent intriguing traits of the country, Nigeria and its people, some of which are highlighted below as part of the ‘419 Reasons to Like Nigeria’ campaign which enlisted 100 volunteers and bloggers to share reasons why they like Nigeria. These reasons echo the voices of Nigerians, with resonating similar themes.
The campaign is being facilitated in partnership with ‘The 419Positive Project’.
The list of contributors to ‘419 Reasons to Like Nigeria’ is available here
If you would like to say something positive about Nigerians and Nigeria, please do so here.

Complete Listing by Category

001 – 035 | The Land of Potential and Opportunity
036 – 047 | The Country
048 – 116 | The Culture, The Food, The Way of Life
117 – 133 | The Music, The Movies, The Dance, The Art
134 – 167 | Geography and Natural Resources
168 – 190 | West Africa, Africa and The World
191 – 215 | Industrious, Innovative and Enterprising, with Achievements
216 – 319 | Great People
320 – 379 | The Resilient Spirit
380 – 400 | Tourism and Sports
401 – 419 | Unity in Diversity
List of Contributors

Nigeria – Unity in Diversity

401. Our togetherness is legendary. With over four hundred tribes, yet we remain united and even merge into one through the beauty called marriage


402. Nigerians, despite our diversity are a united people who always strive to help one another. With 774 local government areas, multi religious and ethnic affiliations, 36 States, population of over 160 million, we still stand undeterred to move forward together.


403. Nigerians don’t give up. We still have a country and still stay together despite our historical and current ethnic clashes.


404. Our greatest strength lies in our diversity.


405. Diversity: In Nigeria it’s not uncommon to see one family with 2 different religions or one State with multiple languages and they all coexist just fine.


406. Nigeria is generally peaceful – despite the civil war, we are still one.


407. The Diversity: Yes, it’s quite cumbersome to maintain but how many other countries can boast of people with such diverse attitudes and values. It prepares us for the world at large as we’re already able to accept that people are different and have their peculiarities.


408. We are one. We are one. We believe in an invincible, indivisible and forever united country. We are Nigeria.


409. Nigerians stick together like peas in a pod. There’s this innate bond in us all that gets drawn out especially when we find ourselves in the Diaspora; and because we’re everywhere, a Nigerian will always feel right at home no matter where he finds himself.


410. Nigeria is one of the most diverse nations in the world (think ethnicity, and languages) and yet somehow, despite all the clashes, we’re still together. Smaller countries have split for less.


411. Our ability to look beyond ethnicity, religion, age, sex, and be kind to fellow men even in our diversity.


412. I love the diversity and acceptability / tolerance amongst different ethnic groups. We stick together in spite of everything.


413. Most Nigerians are peace loving people. Even in the face of several ethno-religious crises in the past, Nigeria still remains undivided.


414. Nigeria in her multiplicity of ethnicity has thrived for 51 years: over 250 ethnic groups and over 400 languages. ONE NIGERIA!


415. Nigeria is a country that has her strength in her diversity, embraces her ethnic groups without ethnicity and her tribes without tribalism.


416. A Nigerian is never alone in the world. This is one of the best reasons to like Nigeria and Nigerians for me. We are all over the place and when we run into each other outside the shores of the country, all those things which divide us as a people are quickly forgotten.


417. Even outside the country, Nigerians remain united. This gives a quiet assurance somewhat that you can get on a plane and go to any country of the world and find a Nigerian there who will not only make you feel welcome but will go out of their way to be of really good help. I have experienced this several times on my travels and each time it amazes me how all I need to be is a Nigerian, not Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa and once I run into another Nigerian, I will immediately feel at home.


418. Nigeria boasts unique cultures, awesome weather, landscape, human resources, natural resources and variety of people, with over 300 different ethnic groups staying together as one.


419. NIGERIA is still a UNIT despite being plagued so much with potentially disruptive ethnic/religious tendencies.

Nigeria – Tourism and Sports

380. Nigeria is an amazing tourist haven. The beaches along the Lagos, Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom coast lines, the cattle ranch at Obudu, the water falls at Gurara, and the high peaked Shere hills in the Jos Plateau, are proof enough.

381. Nigeria is blessed with natural sites like the Ikogosi warm water spring, Olumo rock, Idanre Hills, Yankari game reserve.

382. There is a rare confluence in Lokoja, Niger State, where the Rivers Niger and Benue meet.


383. There are several game reserves and national parks in Nigeria, worth the tourist’s attention. The largest is the Gashaka Gumpti National Park. It is 6,670 sq. Km (about 10 times the size of Singapore), located in Taraba State.

384. Nigeria is home to Obudu Cattle Ranch, located in Calabar. It is only 45 miles from the Cameroon border. The Obudu Plateau is spread over 40 sq. miles and is 5,200 feet above sea level. The Obudu resort features a Gorilla Camp where tourists may observe gorillas in their natural habitat.


385. The country is endowed with a rich cultural heritage, and is home to the Benin Bronze.


386. This is a country with endless positive possibilities from numerous natural resources to beautiful unexplored scenery.


387. Nigeria is home to Sungbo Eredo, the world’s largest monolithic structure. This mud structure is over a thousand years old and continues to attract tourists from all over the world. Many Nigerians sadly have never visited the site.


388. Nigeria has two UNESCO world heritage sites, the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove and the Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa. UNESCO world heritage sites are places designated as being of cultural significance.


389. Our beautiful landscape is a tourist delight. From Yankari in the North to Obudu in the south, from Olumo rock in the south-west to Argungu, the beauty of nature beckons.


390. Nigeria has beautiful sceneries: A destination for tourists, from the Jos plateau to Obudu cattle ranch to Erin Ijesha waterfalls.


391. Nigeria is a beautiful country with so many tourist attractions and great weather.


392. NIGERIA is that nation with diverse ethnic peculiarities, much in need of tourist activities.


393. A Nigerian will unite with the oddest people when sport is introduced as a variable in his relationship with others.


394. Our love of soccer is notable. One of my fondest memories of my father comes from our 1996 Olympic win. My father leapt off the couch and swung me around in a breathless circle, my older brother danced around the living room…and our phone rang off the hook because all the Nigerians we knew, everywhere, were calling to join in on the celebration.


395. Nigeria has excelled in athletics over the years, still holding continental records in the 100m men and women, 4x100m men and women, 400m men and women, among others.


396. The first player to score in the money spinning UEFA champions’ League was Daniel Amokachi, a former regular feature on the Nigerian National Football Team, in 1992.


397. Kanu Nwankwo, a Nigerian, is one of Africa’s most decorated footballers, philanthropist, and a role model on and off the pitch.


398. Samuel Peter, The Nigerian Nightmare, is a world acclaimed professional boxer and former NABF and WBC heavyweight champion (2007 and 2008 respectively).


399. Nigeria has produced great footballers like Teslim “Thunder” Balogun (the first Nigerian to play for an English Club – QPR), Segun Odegbami, Muda Lawal, Stephen Keshi, Rashidi Yekini (who scored Nigeria’s first ever goal at the World Cup), Nwankwo Kanu, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, John Mikel Obi, Osaze Odemwingie, to mention but a few.


400. Over 100 skilled Nigerian professional footballers played in First Division leagues in different countries all over Europe in the 2010/2011 season, 9 in England, 8 each in Finland, Norway, 10 in Ukraine and 7 in Sweden.

Nigeria – The Resilient Spirit

320. Nigerians are very hopeful. We don’t give up! This gives reason to Nigerians being described as the happiest – our hope, our hustle, our faith, our love…. all come together to just keep us going.

321. A Nigerian is a go-getter and makes the best out of every opportunity that comes knocking. Leave a Nigerian in the desert and he will find a way home.


322. Amidst temporal hardship and suffering, Nigerians smile and remain hopeful that someday, it will be a new dawn.


323. Nigeria is the land of the resilient. Nigerians are happy people and it is such an amazing thing that while unfortunate circumstances may exist, people manage to wake up the next day, put a smile on their face and go out happy. It helps that Nigerians have a lot of faith and this is not about religion; the typical Nigerian person is the eternal optimist always believing that things can and will get better.


324. Our ‘NEVER SAY DIE’ spirit: we encounter several challenges daily, but we stay strong, united and peaceful. The many issues that we have to contend with on a daily basis are enough to send some nations to war.


325. THE GIANT OF AFRICA: Not ignoring the current challenges, eventually, when we get our acts right, we will reign supreme in the global scene. We have the potential and as is much touted by the Warri people – ‘Naija no dey carry last’


326. The ‘hustle’ – Nigeria has taught me respect for hard work and love for excellence. There is a Nigerian from New York to Timbuktu being great at what she does. The culture expects greatness from you: writers want to be Wole Soyinka and traders want to be the next Dangote – we hustle.


327. Nigerians are survivors. A Nigerian is not hard to spot the world over. He/She keeps body and soul together regardless of clime because we are built so.


328. We love our hustle – we get educated, get jobs or get a business going on – something always going on.


329. We are hopeful – no matter how down and dirty it gets, we always hold out hope ‘We go dey alright’; ‘We go hammer’; ’It is well’ are some of our favourite phrases.


330. Nigerians never give up easily. They always find a way to keep going forward. No power supply, and they get a generator; no public water supply and they dig a borehole. We are the ultimate ‘Can-do’ nation in the world.


331. Nigerians are very hopeful people. No matter how bad things are, they always believe that their situations will get better.


332. Nigerians are very resilient people. They have the ability to bounce back even in the toughest situations and can survive under any circumstance.


333. Nigerians are resilient in spirit.


334. We do not give up on ourselves.


335. The ‘survivor-mentality’ is hard-wired into the DNA of Nigeria’s people. The fact that against all the odds (and there are many of them), Nigerians continue to live, hustle and seek to triumph. It is not by mistake that Nigeria is regarded as one of the “happiest” countries in the world, despite its challenging economic and social conditions.


336. Nigerians are very intelligent, creative and innovative. They usually thrive irrespective of where they find themselves.


337. The Enterprise Capacity of Nigerian people is one other reason I like Nigeria. In the face of poverty and adversity an average Nigeria has dignity to always make sure to vend for. I know Nigerians to be very hardworking people.


338. I like Nigeria because of what I call the ‘Nigerian Spirit’. Every Nigerian believes when there is life there is hope and so they do not quit. Always ensuring that at all time the spirit is renewed and people keep moving ahead irrespective of their adversities. I love the resilience of Nigerians.


339. For some reason, we seem to have an internal mechanism that stops us just when we’re about to jump off the precipice. Things that would make other African nations burn a thousand time over just scratch us a bit.


340. When there’s a will, there’s a way; and where there’s a way, there’s a Nigerian. We never take no for an answer.


341. Tenacity in the blood of Nigerians to strive no matter the hardship they face. We have a spirit that refuses to be broken. We are always ready to face the odds and find a way round them.


342. The ‘pride’ and boldness of Nigerians to represent this country in a positive light in spite of the ridicule some unscrupulous citizens have brought on this great nation.


343. Nigeria is a country with rugged citizens. The average man has zest for life, his infallible spirit gives him the determination to make it at all costs no matter how hard the circumstances are and he does his best to make ends meet. Nigerians go hard, they just don’t quit. This is a good trait when channelled into other efforts as well. Whatever we do, we like to be great at it.


344. Nigeria has youth, who despite having minimal tools, make giant strides to make things happen in technology, community and leadership development.


345. Comedy! Our difficult lives do not deter us, we laugh at it even while making it work. We eke out a living and never give up. See what would happen with more stable internet and power supply.


346. We are instinctively resilient. It’s almost the typical Nigerian’s second nature.


347. We’re a pretty tough bunch with a survival instinct like none other. We succeed under the harshest conditions.


348. Despite infrastructural challenges that hamper small businesses, every Nigerian knows how to function like a local government. When you provide your own water & electricity, you have to manage those extra costs and see that you still make a profit.


349. Nigerians remain exceedingly jovial and optimistic despite the socio-economic and political woes that we are confronted with on a daily basis.


350. I love the tenacity of the average Nigerian, the will to survive against all odds. The fact that we still exist as a nation despite a civil war, numerous coups and other forms of conflict is proof of this fact.


351. I love Nigeria because in the midst of the sleaze and shame, our pride as a people shines through the shameless acts of a few.


352. The Nigerian Spirit: The fabled American Dream suggests that anyone can become who they want provided they put in the hours required. Nigerians share this attitude too and we give it our own touch with a ‘never say die’ attitude and an unwillingness to take no for an answer. We are a people who set out to write our names in the sands of time. A land filled with milk and honey.


353. Nigerians can survive under any circumstance or condition.


354. Nigeria would qualify as one country that has come so frighteningly close to breaking up so many times and yet, against all odds, something or the other brings it back from the brink.


355. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Corruption and looting in high places hasn’t sunk us, three years of civil war couldn’t break us, and we’ve recovered from pressures under which others would have folded, because we are survivors.


356. We are hardy, the average Nigerian does business under circumstances that are unimaginable to people from other parts. In a place where there is no power, no credit, and scant regulation, people do business and do very well for themselves too. If you can make it in Nigeria, you can make it anywhere in the world.


357. Nigerians, no matter the situation always come out on top.


358. Nigeria has a future. End of story.


359. A Nigerian will smile, no matter how tough things might seem to get.


360. Despite the state of affairs presently in the country, Nigerians are happy people. No depression or melancholy here, mother is 50, let’s have a party.


361. Nigerians have a resilience you will hardly find anywhere else in the world: even in the most extreme situations a Nigerian will still find a reason to have hope and act on that hope. Push a Nigerian to the wall, and he’ll just find a way through it.


362. Our immense human capital and our will to survive and thrive, even in the midst of so much suffering and poverty.


363. Resilience and Hospitality: The resilience of the Nigerian people is amazing. We are tough and adapt to situations – no matter how harsh – easily. Despite this the people are still very hospitable and welcoming.


364. Nigerians are naturally adaptive; give them a lemon, they make lemonade.


365. You almost have no choice than to admire the spirit of most Nigerians. Even in the face of adversity they see hope.


366. Nigerians are the happiest people on planet earth, regardless of harsh economic realities, choosing cautious optimism.


367. Nigerians never say die, we are happy, hopeful and hardworking.


368. We always find a solution to every challenge, no matter the size.


369. The Nigerian has an infectious hope that defies every challenge in his path, an unfailing can-do spirit and natural optimistic disposition towards life that helps them to carry on in the midst of despondency [or extreme hopelessness].


370. Nigerians do not give in easily; we never say die; Nigerians never give up we always prevail in the face of challenges.


371. Above all, Nigerians will never break down in d face of intimidating adversities. They just keep going on. The civil war, past military dictators, militants & not even boko haram can dampen our spirits.


372. Nigerians are resilient. Push them to the wall, and instead of them to turn back and fight, they’ll break down the wall and keep running.


373. Nigerians are the happiest people on earth. In the face of the most excruciating conditions we’re ever smiling and happy, even when we say ‘Boys Are Not Smiling’. So we’d rather do things that make us happy, like watching television shows such as Maltina Dance All, Project Fame, Naija Sings, BBA, etc.


374. Tenacity in the light of hopelessness; determination is commonplace.


375. Nigerians have unrelenting perseverance. We never give up. We keep believing, we keep working, and we keep trying. It’s never over until it’s over.


376. Nigerians are persistent people. We have this stubbornness with a purpose.


377. You can’t keep a Nigerian man (or woman) down. We are survivors!


378. Nigeria is a paradox of a state – The good and ‘not so good’ cohabit. For every act of corruption or injustice there is an equal balance of justice and forthrightness!


379. Nigerians are resilient – There is an unbelievable amount of faith we have in our country. We refuse to consider ours as a failed state. We hope for a better future.

Nigeria – Great People


216. Nigerians have educated and highly innovative minds. For example, in 2008, the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) showed several Nigerians being part of top immigrants who value education and are doing well.


217. Nigerians are the definition of fashion, style and elegance. Weaving creative designs from local fabrics such as African and Wax prints, Guinea brocades, Nigerians stand out in glamour and are well adorned at social functions. Chris Aire, ‘King of Bling’, a Nigerian jeweller in the US, stands out today as the first jeweller to put on a show during New York’s Fashion Week showcasing jewellery as fashion.


218. A smile is never far from a Nigerian’s face. We stay happy regardless.


219. Nigerians are generally very warm and friendly people.


220. Nigerian Ladies: Love them or not, they are beautiful, tasteful and stand out easily, with their good sense of fashion. Agbani Darego, former Miss World, is a good representation of this.


221. Our women are born fashionistas.


222. Nigerians are smart, brilliant, intelligent, resourceful and multi-talented people. Nigeria has produced great people like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and many more. We lead in Africa.


223. We’ve got swag! It’s that striking, unmistakable style about the typical Nigerian. You can’t miss it.


224. We are natural born lovers. I am sure if we could count loving, Nigerians would come out on top.


225. We are a nation of people who can abandon their beds for their guests. This trait cuts across many of the many ethnic groups in Nigeria.


226. Nigerians can hardly hide their excitement at seeing family and friends. Some misconstrue this, thinking we are loud, but let’s just say we are EXPRESSIVE! If you see us on the streets of New York, making a big ruckus, hugging and laughing, please don’t sweat. We are just happy to see each other.


227. Nigerians celebrate (life) at the slightest opportunity they get.


228. Nigerians are very accommodating.


229. Nigerians are loads of happy people, everyone always still finds time to laugh and have fun.


230. Nigerians are the most grateful people on earth. We are thankful for small mercies.


231. Nigeria is a unique country with perhaps the most diverse set of tribes in Africa.


232. Nigerians do not set limits for themselves; we have produced global business leaders, musicians, writers, and educators.


233. Nigerians have beautiful women, from models such as Ify Yolanda Jones to Oluchi. Whether light skinned or dark skinned, our women are lovely.


234. The warmth and vibrancy of the people. Nigerians are very hospitable.


235. The community spirit of Nigerians is amazing. You can get into a bus and carry on such entertaining and informative conversations with virtual strangers.


236. The level of human intelligence alone in this country is many times mind blowing. When put to appropriate use, the effects will be untold.


237. Nigeria is blessed with Beautiful ladies, one of which is the well known former Miss World, Agbani Darego.


238. The country boasts great literary minds like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka.


239. We have some of the best authors in Africa, critically acclaimed, Nobel Prize winning, best selling, most entertaining and thought provoking.


240. Despite prevailing issues, we still have some of the best inter religious relations in the world, with Christians, Muslims and traditionalists, living, working, marrying and existing in the same families, communities and places of employment.


241. Nigeria has the highest number of university graduates per national group in the US.


242. The People: In my many journeys to several parts of the world, I honestly have never met people as friendly and welcoming as Nigerians.


243. The women: Some might not agree but in my opinion, I think Nigerian women are one of a kind. Their subtle yet noticeable features and characteristics never fail to shine through wherever they are.


244. No matter where we may be in the world, the indomitable spirit of the Nigerian sees him/her rising to the top of his/her chosen career path.


245. There’s a Nigerian in the Parliaments of almost all the countries we call home.


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.


281. We are very creative and innovative, intelligent, hardworking and in all God fearing. The future is brighter with the calibre of youths springing forth in Nigeria currently.


282. Nigerians are skilled and well articulated. We are people who believe greatly in the Nigeria of our fore fathers. The dynamism of the average Nigeria youth cannot be comprehended. We have a strong cultural heritage, with diverse languages and respect for elders.


283 Human resources: Our people are hard working and ready to work.


284. Nigeria/Nigerians have the inherent potentials and ability to achieve set targets when we put our minds to it.


285. Nigerians have the gift of oratory. We can talk about problems. We can analyse any problem in the world. Just bring any challenge to us and we’ll talk about it for as long as you like- or at least until something else happens that catches our fancy. If we could direct such skill to national issues like electricity, Nigeria would be swimming in 24/7 power supply- NO BLACK OUT EVER AGAIN!


286. Nigeria has the largest population of black people in the world.


287. Nigerians are very intelligent. Some of the most brilliant people in the world are Nigerian or of Nigerian origin.


288. Nigerians are dignified people. We have in innate sense of dignity even in the face of suffering or need.


289. Nigerians are sincere. What you see is what you get. We say it like we mean it.


290. Nigerians are fun loving and hospitable people, and are also very accommodating.


291. Nigerians are hard working. We are not afraid of work as long as it’s profitable.


292. Nigerians are very exposed. We know so much about many things and many places.


293. Nigerians are friendly, hard working and fun loving people, who know how to celebrate from weddings to birthdays etc.


294. Nigeria is that country with young hardworking, inspiring and hopeful people.


295. Nigeria is that nation whose young ones defiantly protect its pride regardless of the rot it’s in.


296. Some of the brightest young minds in the world today are Nigerian.


297. Nigerians are an incredibly resilient people. We know how to make the best of difficult situations.


298. Nigerians are highly innovative people. Innovative ideas and suggestions are rampantly discussed in a typical gathering of Nigerians.


299. Our warm and welcoming spirit: We love people and that’s why they always love to come back to our warm embrace when they can.


300. Nigeria is one of the few African nations that hold in high esteem the presence and rights of our foreign brothers and sisters.


301. Nigerians have a heart that pumps love and care. Unfortunately, this has been exploited as bait for fraud and deception in the past.


302. Nigerians are humble and dedicated to service hence our presence even in menial jobs rising all the way to the positions of authority.


303. Nigeria and Nigerians always show appreciation for good deeds and values. Positions such as Justice of Peace (JP), Order of the Niger (OON), to mention a few, are among merit awards given to deservingly prominent and hardworking Nigerians.


304. Nigerians are a happy people and we extend such happiness with pomp and pageantry. When we want to celebrate, we go all the way.


305. Nigeria, as a country, is very hospitable to tourists, investors and expatriates.


306. I love the family units system in Nigeria. This system encourages morals and also fosters relationships between people across the family system. I couldn’t blend very well living in America & UK because I felt the vacuum created by being away from family members. However, I felt a little at home finding a Nigeria community in a foreign land. Irrespective of where we find ourselves, our tribe or ethnicity, Nigerians all over the world always foster good relationship amongst themselves.



307. I like the ‘be your brother’s keeper’ attitude of Nigerians. Nigerians are generally nice people. Always ready to help another irrespective where s/he is coming from.

308. Nigerians are thrifty. Our culture abhors waste; we believe that he who wastes resources is inviting lack into his life. What we can do with meagre resources is nothing short of amazing, stories abound of parents who educate their children up to the tertiary level selling akara (bean cake) or such other low income trade.


309. Our sense of community and family is unequalled. We are one even in good times and bad, in joy and sorrow. The strength of our shared experiences outweighs our differences.


310. Nigerians are friendly and very hospitable. We welcome visitors into our home, entertain them with all kinds of food. This is one country where strangers talk to you in buses, give you directions, and offer help in outrageous situations.


311. We know that our children are our future, as a family, as a people and as a nation. We instil discipline in our children and raise them up to be responsible and educated. The average Nigerian parent will give any and everything to give their kids the best of life.


312. Nigeria is a land of empathy. If you stand on the road or cry in the streets, someone will stop by, ask what’s wrong with you and if you need any help. They will genuinely offer to help you and if they can they will help you – Nigerian and African values at their uncorrupted best at work.


313. In Nigeria, Chivalry isn’t dead. Chivalry has been born and is now a healthy adult. One of the things you have to love about Nigeria is that when someone offers to take you out or asks you if you want to go for lunch or dinner, it is expected that they pay for it. End of story. It’s also the land where while guys are engaging in the bonding associated with watching football, a person you have never met before offers to buy you another drink. It’s up to you to refuse but still it does show what chivalrous cats Nigerians are. With all this chivalry in the country, maybe we should rename Nigeria as Camelot after the land of Arthurian Legend.


314. College education has become the norm, such that even the poorest of Nigerians will always find a way to get their kids a college education. We aspire to produce educated minds.


315. Nigeria is a country that values education and encourages her citizens to be schooled, achieving this through free primary education (Universal Basic Education project) and subsidised schooling at secondary and tertiary levels of federal and state owned institutions.


316. We love our country with a patriotism that is amazing – it’s a case of we can criticize our country, but if you are not Nigerian, don’t you dare join us!


317. Nigerians love to hate their country and there is always a myriad of problems to complain about. However, with the slightest mention of a football match involving the country, you’ll know how much the people want their nation to win and how deeply they feel about their country.


318. Nigeria is a land filled with some of the most patriotic people.


319. Nigeria has got men who have championed worldwide movements in virtually every sphere. She cannot be missing on any man-made map.

Nigeria – Industrious, Innovative and Enterprising, with Achievements

191. We take technology and expand it in ways those who created it could not have imagined. For instance, take the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) which allows you to send broadcast messages to all addresses on your contacts list; Nigerians recently found a unique way of advertising the different businesses they do. Someone started a message highlighting the fact that many people in Nigeria are entrepreneurs or provide a service and included his BB PIN in the message and sent to all his contacts with the charge that they state the service they provide, include their PIN and send on to all their contacts too. This seemingly small campaign has gone “viral” with whole lists of entrepreneurs and their BB PINs being passed from phone to phone. This is a clear sign of the ingenuity of Nigerians!

192. The average Nigerian is inherently intelligent. History is replete with stories of Nigerians all over the world, achieving academic feats, one of which is Saheela Ibraheem, who at the age of 15, has actualised the goal of gaining admission to the prestigious Harvard University, with aspirations of becoming a research scientist, studying the human brain.

193. Nigeria boasts mega business moguls, enterpreneurs and billionaires such as Aliko Dangote, who has been dubbed as Africa’s richest man. Aliko Dangote heads the Dangote group with business involvements in transportation, flour mills, agro sacks, cement, sugar, salt etc

194. Nigeria is the first country in Africa to successfully design, build and launch a satellite (under supervision of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd) into orbit (NigeriaSat-X, Aug 17, 2011)

195. The average Nigerian typically does not wait for the government to come and solve his problems. He is a master of improvisation and will sort his issues out. This is why incidents like food riots are rare in Nigeria.

196. Nigerians are great manufacturers, innovators and creative producers. Nigerians are productive and become forces and icons everywhere they are found.

197. Literary Culture: There’s something about the water we drink in Nigeria that instigates an appreciation for good literature. Nigeria is a highly relevant force in the literary world. Wole Soyinka is a Nobel Laureate, Chinua Achebe has written classics, Chimamanda Adichie and Sefi Atta are doing well and very soon, Chibundu Onuzo would achieve greatness.

198. Budding Fashion designers: Yes. It’s a line every Bunmi, Amaka and Amina has decided to tow but to disregard the effort and originality of our Fashion Designers would be disrespectful. Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da Silva and Deola Sagoe are building world renowned brands, not to mention the legacy developed by the likes of Abba Folawiyo, Maureen Onigbanjo, Remi Lagos and Zizzi Cardow.

199. Nigeria is one African country with a commendable drive for formal education. According to The Journal of Pan African Studies, Nigeria has over 30 Federal and State universities, 20 polytechnics, and consequently, an annual graduating class of over 70,000 in a multiplicity of disciplines.

200. Nigeria produced the first black African Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, being the first African country to achieve this feat.

201. Andrew Ejemai, a 10 year old Nigerian living in the UK, passed the A level exams at such a young age, and obtained admission into Eton College, England.

202. Nigerian as a country has made significant contributions to the developed economies of this world in terms of human capital and intellectual contribution.

203. Nigerians are intelligent, brilliant minds who have proven their mettle in various fields – Wole Soyinka was the first African to win the much coveted Nobel prize for literature in 1986. Chinua Achebe’s classic novel ‘Things Fall Apart’ was ranked as number 14 in a list of top 100 books in the world by Newsdesk in 2009. Others include Cyprian Ekwensi, Mabel Segun, Chimamanda Adichie and Helon Habiila whose literary works have won both international and local awards at various times.

204. Nigerians have excelled in the fields of economics and finance, managing well established global bodies. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the current Minister of Finance, was until recently a Managing Director at The World Bank. Obiageli Ezekwisili is currently the Vice President for Africa at The World Bank. Mr Adebayo Ogunlesi is a first class graduate of Oxford, and Managing Partner of Global infrastructure Partner (GIP), a concessionaire of London’s Gatwick International Airport.

205. In the field of engineering, Jelani Aliyu received multiple awards for his breakthrough in car interior design. He is currently the lead exterior designer for General Motors in the United States. His design-Chevy Volt has been described as an American Revolution as well as hottest concept in the design line.

206. One of the most popular books written in the field of process control engineering was Co-authored by a Nigerian Professor, Babatunde Ogunnaike, currently lecturing at the University of Delaware. The book, Process Dynamics, Model and Control, has enjoyed amazing reviews on Amazon and has been sold as one of the top 100 books in control engineering world.

207. Nigerians are enterprising with a rare ability to invent things from the ordinary.

208. We are innovative and can develop something out of nothing…Give Nigerians space and they would clear your doubt.

209. Nigerians are creative-We don’t have access to many technologies that can make our work easier, but we improvise and become creative with what we have

210. Nigerians are very industrious and the country has got a vast amount of opportunities.

211.Nigerians are industrious people. They are so hard working that they find a way to earn a decent living irrespective of the tough conditions of living. You just have to give kudos to the resilient spirit of people that are struggling to make ends meet in a country where public infrastructure is almost nonexistent.

212. Nigerians possess a competitive spirit, and can be very positively opportunistic, always seeking out the smallest window to win legitimate competitive advantage.

213. There are clusters of youths working together and doing great things. There are bad eggs everywhere, here too. Do a Google search for Nigeria, youth development and leadership, and see what you get.

214. Nigerians can be extremely savvy businessmen, starting with almost nothing and growing billion Naira companies. Need proof? Look at Dangote & Guaranty Trust Bank.

215. Nigeria is now synonymous with inspiration and positive change!

Nigeria – West Africa, Africa and The World

168. Nigeria has played a leadership role in restoring and keeping the peace in sister African countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone through the ECOMOG.

169. Nigeria has consistently provided troops and police for peace keeping operations from Congo in the 1960’s to Sierra Leone in the 1990’s.

170. Nigeria is the largest contributor of troops to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and by extension, is the largest force for peace and stability in West Africa

171. I love Nigeria because we are Africa’s heart and trigger; Africa lives because we breathe.

172. I love Nigeria because it remains the pride of the Black race the world over.

173. The Nigerian nation has produced some of the most talented persons from the African continent. Nigerians always strive to be the best in whatever field they are in and continue to remain shining examples and pointers to the talents and abilities inherent in the African continent. Academics, entertainment, industry, sports… Nigeria has continued to be the dominant force in the African continent and soon will become a force on the global scene.

174. Nigerian soldiers are one of the best when it comes to peace keeping.

175. Nigeria serves as a trigger point for influencing the rest of the African continent. Trends have been proven to spread fast through the continent when
Nigerians take it on. What to make of this is infinite.

176. Nigeria is, and will still be the giant of Africa.

177. Nigeria is the trigger of Africa, considering our position on the Map of Africa. If Africa was a gun, Nigeria would be the trigger!

178. We love to travel. We can be found everywhere and anywhere on earth. Go to any country it is almost guaranteed that 1 in 5 black people you meet is a Nigerian.

179. Nigerians are making a mark around the world, In the US we are the most educated ethnicity.

180. Nigerians are a well dispersed group of people. There is the popular notion that no matter where in the world you are, you will definitely come across a Nigerian. Nigerians are relatively hospitable and tolerating people, this comes from our indigenous roots whereby any one in need is attended to, as far as given a room in one’s house for the stranger to lay his head.

181.The strong cultural and rich traditional values of Nigeria still show up in places like Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, In Cuba and in Haiti.

182. We are very much like black version of dispersed Jews, there is probably no country in the world where there is no Nigerian – we are wayfaring, adventurous and quite exploring when in search of personal progress in life.

183. We’re here, we’re there, and we’re everywhere. In every country, every walk of life, every genre, you’ll find Nigerians pulling their weight, doing their share (there are many, many examples of this).

184. A Nigerian will stand out anywhere you find him/her, from Libya to London, Tokyo to Timbuktu. Well known examples include Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets, USA), Olumide Oyedeji (Seattle Sonics), Tunde Baiyewu (Lighthouse Family), Sunday Adelaja (Ukraine), Chris Aire (US), etc.

185. Nigerians love to travel and can be found in most places on every continent of the world

186. Nigerians are located in every country, state and island across the world. Even in the remote islands of the Caribbean.

187. The ‘Nigeria spirit’- unbreakable, adventurous and enterprising – is the reason we are found in every country in the world.

188. NIGERIA is that country whose citizens are found In all thriving economies of the world.

189. It seems you’ll find a Nigerian in almost every corner of the world, whether educated or not, hustling and making a living.

190. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa. Approximately 1 out of every 2 West Africans, 1 out of every 4 Africans, and 1 out of every 5 persons of African origin is a Nigerian.

Nigeria – Geography and Natural Resources

134. Nigeria is a nation blessed with rich human and natural resources. As the 8th largest exporter of Oil in the world, with the 10th largest proven reserves, our blessings cannot be overemphasised. No earthquakes, no tsunamis, no droughts, an evergreen land. The rest of the world should live here.

135. The beauty of the Nigerian state cannot but leave one in awe. From the rolling hills to the vast plains in the North Central Nigeria and the forests in the South, the beautiful scenery of the country is more than breathtaking and with the wildlife spread all over the country; Nigeria is surely a beauty to behold and a tourist’s delight all year round.

136. Nigeria is a country with natural resources and her geographical location makes the natural resources less prone to natural disasters. These natural resources, if managed properly can result in economic buoyancy.

137. Nigeria is blessed with vast amounts of natural and human resources.

138. Nigeria has 34 solid minerals available in commercial quantities.

139. Got to love the Nigerian weather, it’s never winter.

140. Nigeria has been blessed with a bountiful amount of resources. We have the ability to become the breadbasket of the world.

141. Nigeria is situated in a perfect geographical location. There are abundant resources, with little or no natural disasters.

142. Nigeria is endowed with untapped natural resources: bitumen, limestone, coal, and gold.

143Nigeria has a lot of natural herbs which should be researched and tested for medical use – could end up being a potentially cheaper medical alternative.

144. Nigeria is God’s own land, devoid of any natural disasters. It points to the incontestable fact that we are blessed.

145. We are massively endowed – natural resources, human capital – we can boast of quite readily.

146. Travelling from the North to the South, you cannot but appreciate the beautiful scenery, the land, the water, the people that God has blessed us with.

147. Nigeria possesses such diverse mineral resources in huge quantities.

148. Nigeria is blessed with abundant arable land – great agricultural potential.

149. According to recent OPEC statistics (2010/2011), Nigeria is endowed about 5.1 trillion cubic meters of proven natural gas reserves.

150. The vast natural resources, a favourable climate and relative exclusion from disasters make Nigeria a wonderful place to be born, belong and work in.

151. Nigeria is rich, with an abundance of human, natural, and mineral resources (tapped and untapped).

152. Nigeria is the land of the world! Gigantic in nature, black & beautiful, elegant nourished with scarce resources and an adaptable habitat. Nigerians are proudly African! Despite the odds the future is great. The land is green for her.

153. Our climate that is so favourable for agriculture.

154. Nigeria is gifted with fertile land for producing agricultural products.

155. The Nigerian weather is quite predictable and conducive.

156. Nigeria boasts a mix of weather conditions – some places experience extreme climatic conditions like in the Middle East, while other areas witness temperate climatic conditions like in Europe.

157. Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural resources; solid minerals, crude oil, and a favourable climate.

158. Nigeria has got excellent land topography, perfect distinction in climate and climate distribution, perfect combinations in vegetation, perfect temperature distribution.

159. Nigeria is described in as the land that God favours. ‘The land where two waters meet!’

160. Our land is fertile and beautiful, enriched with many natural resources including Petroleum, Tin, Columbite, Iron Ore, Coal, Limestone, Niobium, Lead, Zinc.

161. NIGERIA is that country with yet untapped potentials-human, material, intellectual.

162. There’s no place like Lagos. If you can survive there, you can survive anywhere in the world.

163. We’ve got spectacular weather, all year round. Even the rainy season beats the warmest winter day.

164. Nigeria is blessed with tremendous agricultural resources – Cotton in the North, Cocoa & Oil palm in the south amongst many others. The flag is green for a reason.

165. The weather in Nigeria is well-balanced all year round.

166. Nigeria is located where natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes do not characteristically happen.

167. The climate is very stable and the weather is conducive for various activities for most of the year.

Nigeria – The Music, The Movies, The Dance, The Art

117. Entertainment is the heart of the Nigerian culture. We boast the funniest and most hilarious entertainers in Africa. Tired from a long working week, a Nigerian entertainment/comedy show will crack you up, relaxing every nerve.

118. Nigerians are setting the pace and taking the lead in the entertainment industry – Music & Movies. Numerous music awards (MTV, Channel O, BET) and the wide acclaim for Nollywood movies bear witness.

119. Nigeria has produced many world class musicians. A notable mention in this regard is Fela Anikulapo Kuti. A Broadway show titled ‘FELA!’ was produced in 2009 depicting the life and times of the Afrobeat musician.

120. Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood, is reputedly the 3rd largest film industry after Hollywood and Bollywood, and has grown gradually into a $250 million industry in more than 10 years.

121.We are the entertainment capital of Africa! We keep winning awards-Channel O, MTV Base, MOBOs and Kora.

122. Nigeria boasts a growing entertainment industry: movie and music.

123. Nigerian music rocks!!!

124. Nigerian music boasts some of the best musical talent and genres in the world.

125. The Music: Our uniqueness in all things reflects in our music – from the rhythm to the instruments and consequently, the dancing.

126. Our Movies: With limited resources, our movie industry keeps growing and growing. If you want to get to know us, see some of our movies without bias, considering the limitations.

127. Our Film industry – lines behind Hollywood and Bollywood, despite starting decades after these two.

128. Nigeria is the source of music that is heard and loved around the world. Take Afrobeat (made very popular by the legendary Fela Anikpulapo Kuti) for example.

129. Nigerian indigenous musical instruments are unique, soulful and rhythmic. They comprise the popular Talking Drum, producing proverbial and storytelling sounds, the Shaker (shekere), the Udu drum, the Lute, the leg and arm Rattle, the Omele, the Ogene (Gong originating in Eastern Nigeria), the Ekwe drum and the Kakaki (A 4m metal trumpet popular in Northern Nigeria). Many of these instruments have been incorporated in South American music over the years.

130. We have some of the best music coming out of Africa and going into the world. The Nigerian beat is intensely unique and is the envy of many.

131. Nigeria is perhaps one of the few countries where a native dance shares a name with a vegetable – Etighi (Okro)

132. Nigeria’s entertainment & fashion industries without a doubt manifest the market potentials & lucrative investment opportunities in Nigeria.

133. Nigerian music: Highlife, Afro-juju, Afro-jazz, Nigerian neo-soul and Hip Hop. Nigerian music rarely misses a beat.

Nigeria – The Culture, The Food, The Way of Life

48. The cultural energy: An amazing diversity and inventiveness. The ancient Nok, Ife, Benin and Igbo-Ukwu civilisations (with their sophisticated sculptures/metalwork) are all from Nigeria. Nollywood and Afrobeat are Nigerian inventions; the best-known African hiphop stars are Nigerian.

49. Something great to like about Nigeria is our cultural diversity. A strong affinity exists, despite our differences. Learning about other ethnic cultures in my country really helped me personally relate to other cultures when abroad.

50. Nigerian native languages are rich in nuggets of wisdom. The Igbo language especially is known for the massive use of proverbs in regular conversation. Chinua Achebe depicts this in his epic novel ‘Things Fall Apart’: ‘A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness’, ‘The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.

51. Nigeria has a lot of diverse cultures, each with its own intriguing and complex dialect, cultural dishes, folklore, traditional ceremonies (a show of colourful attires), well choreographed dances, poetry and chants which are very entertaining and also comprise a subject of research.

52. Honestly the thing that comes to mind is the amazing variety we have when it comes to food. We are so good when it comes to harnessing the things given to us by nature to make food – Amala, Oka, Egbo, Agbalumo, Koun, Dodo Ikire, Orobo (jumbo Mirinda), Gbegiri, Kulikuli, ipekere (plantain chips), kundi (dried camel meat- tastes like fried beef), Fufu, Ole (beans cake), Abari-maize cake, Rice, Iyan-pounded yam, Kpukpuru-Ilaje food, Abula, Zobo, Bbaba dudu, Pomo, Ewedu, Kilishi all known to the diverse Nigerian communities but probably without easily identifiable English equivalents.

53. We never let an occasion pass without celebrating it. We have greetings for a new month, a new car, your new car; heck, even your new iPad can be a reason to celebrate in Nigeria.

54. Nigerians are very hospitable – to a Nigerian, you don’t have to get an invite to come visiting, you are generally always welcome. I have received warm welcomes from total strangers in different parts of the country from just showing up at their door.

55. Nigerians are very hospitable people. They always take the extra step to make people comfortable and valued. Nigerians are also very respectful people.

56. Respect! In Nigeria, respect for the elders is the norm. A young person will almost always stand up for an elder to sit in a waiting room. I love that.

57. There are not many countries in the world with such unique and diverse cultural heritage – about 400 tribes and languages, thousands of mouth watering and delicious cuisines and above all- a warm, friendly and welcoming people.

58. Whilst she is in need of development in terms of tourism, Nigeria has a rich heritage that goes way. The legends and histories all around the country are unmistakably mind-blowing.

59. Nigerians love partying and every weekend must as a matter of fact brings its own occasion for celebration. One generally does not need an invite to attend a party. One can gatecrash and still be properly received.

60. In most parts of the country, a traveller rarely lacks where to lay his head because the extensive network of family and friends would always throw up someone to provide bed and board even if it’s for a short period.

61. The Nigerian concept of family is wonderful. The care and sense of belonging and responsibility shared within families is very impressive. Family links are traced and valued as far as 2nd and 3rd cousins. In many cases you get to hear of “my town’s man” being equated to “my brother”.

62. Nigerians live a communal life style. The extended family is part of the immediate family in a Nigerian home”

63. Christmas in the village – where you can walk the earth your ancestors walked – Our roots, family life and the attendant joy.

64. A Nigerian major ethnic group, the Yoruba, is well known for a million greetings for every occasion – standing, sitting, going out, coming back, morning, noon etc.

65. Not many countries have the rich cultural uniqueness that Nigeria has, with over 250 ethnic distinctions.

66. The Nigerian brand of English, including Pidgin English and other special phrases that have somehow found their way into our every day lingo or as it trended on Twitter: #EnglishMadeInNaija. Recognizable anywhere in the world e.g. “they just brought light’”, “What’s your own?”

67. The warmth of Nigeria – the weather and the people. I suspect the scripture about mourning with those that mourn and rejoicing with the joyful was taken from a Nigerian proverb. We are not afraid to share our loud laughter with the next person.

68. Nigerian food! One of the perks of our multicultural Nigeria is amazing deliciousness on your tongue and goodness in your tummy. And I exaggerate only a tiny bit. From tuwo to efo riro, ofe nsala, and banga, there is a Nigerian cuisine you’ll love.

69. For Nigerians, reverence for Almighty God is the way of life, even for the very criminal minded.

70. The languages, traditions and culture are interesting.

71. We are fun loving – Friday nights are for hanging out and Saturdays are for parties.

72. No matter how long we have lived abroad, we are always proud of where we are from, our culture our traditions.

73. We allow ourselves to be westernised without letting go of our roots – amazing mix of Africa and the West.

74. You will never have to worry about having people attend your function. Nigerians will go to any lengths to attend parties and functions.

75. Nigerian culture has so many great aspects – reflecting appreciation and respect.

76. Nigeria has lots of beautiful traditions e.g. Lagos Eyo Festival.

77. The different and diverse Nigerian cultures. One state alone can have so many.

78. The culture: Every single ethnic group in Nigeria has a rich cultural background anyone will be more than interested in learning about.

79. Nigerians are very colourful – just attend one ‘owambe’ party and you’ll never remain the same again.

80. Our multicultural heritage is a pride to most nations in Africa and around the world.

81. Nigerians maintain a very high level of social relationships – a communal culture.

82. Moral values are still high when compare to other nations.

83. I don’t believe I can learn all about our culture and history if I tried! It’s a reason to love this country. My fascination over the diverse languages and folklores and customs won’t be waning anytime soon.

84. I know that if I go broke it’s only for a while as my friends are there to help me get by. Friends are like family in Nigeria, they stay closer than close.

85. I love the cultural diversity of the Nigerian nation. We have about 400 different tribes speaking over a thousand dialects and languages.

86. Nigerians are those people who almost always pay for extra luggage on flights just to satisfy every family member when they travel abroad.

87. Our culture is rich and adorable. This can be seen in our language, food, dressing, music, dance, etc. Our diversity makes the difference.

88. Nigeria is a rich culture which promotes family life and respect.

89. Nigeria is a beautiful country with rich and diverse cultures and world-class historical landmarks.

90. Nigeria embraces, respects and appreciates foreigners. Nigeria is hospitable. We harbour the world.

91. The richness of our culture and its diversity makes our country a tourists delight.

92. Nigerians are warm and friendly people who open their homes to foreigners and strangers.

93. Nigeria is not just a country but a community. The way its citizens relate and help each other, even though they are strangers, you’d think they hail from the same village.

94. Nigeria’s culture is built on respect. Respect for elders, authority, strangers, and other people.

95. Culture: Our way of life is distinct, though diversified but very rich and beautiful in colours.

96. Nigerians are accommodating. We open our doors to total strangers and take them as our own.

97. Nigeria has got rich and diverse cultures with several languages and a variety of local food suitable for any occasion.

98. Nigerians are known for communal life – extended family members and neighbours are pretty much family in many areas.

99. Nigerians can turn any (in)significant occasion to a reason to have HUGE celebration: Baby naming, school graduation etc. Any opportunity to get family & friends around, wear aso-ebi, eat some good food, and spray some money.

100. Where else do people “spray” money and dance during celebrations or parties?

101. Having over 250+ ethnic groups with very rich customs, mouth watering cuisines & so much more, there’s a whole new world to be discovered.

102. There is no place in the world like it. I call it home.

103. Nigerian Foods: delicious, sumptuous, appealing, healthy, countless. Pounded yam and Ogbono soup, Afang soup, Oha and the list is endless.

104. The food is simply amazing, with a rich variety of cuisines across the country.

105. I think the food is tastier in Nigeria than that I have found in other countries.

106. The Food: Our wide variety of delicious meals will always get your attention.

107. Our Food and Language. We share the food with our friends who aren’t Nigerians and they love it. Nigel from UK loves Amala with Ewedu. He eats it with pleasure. Foreigners like Basket mouth and are well amused by his Jokes.

108. Have you tasted Nigerian Cuisine? It’s both as diverse and enjoyable as the people in Nigeria are.

109. Moi Moi: steamed parcels of deliciousness. So good they had to name it twice!

110. Nigeria has got a wide range of food options and loads of potential with agricultural products. Basically, we have a whole lot of food.

111. We’ve got religion and we make it work.

112. We love God – we love God to the extent of being ready to die for Him.

113. A Nigerian knows enough to understand there’s a Supernatural force behind probably every occurrence.

114. Nigeria is a religious country. People from other parts of the world come to Nigeria for spiritual healing from different ailments and diseases.

115. Nigerians are prayerful. We spend a lot of time in churches and mosques praying for God for help through tough and challenging situations.

116. Talking about God openly across religions: In most Nigerian schools, it’s the norm to have a day to pray in the Muslim way and a day to pray in the Christian way, without worrying about offending people.

Nigeria – The Country

36. Nigeria is blessed by all standards. 441 natural resources, more than 400 tribes, we are the happiest people on earth according to a 2003 world survey.

37. Nigeria has got diversity of everything on offer — language (more than two hundred), cuisine, landscape (mangrove swamps, rain-forests, savannah, mountains, and deserts), etc.

38. Nigeria is a country where there’s always something to laugh about. There are dull moments but they never last.

39. Nigeria’s business capital is the city of Lagos, where there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or you’re watching TV, there’s always someone to serve up some drama.

40. The Nigerian Green and White flag is a notable national symbol. The green colour symbolises agriculture, seeing that the country is endowed with masses of arable land, while the white colour signifies unity and peace. Other national symbols include the Nigerian Coat of Arms, which depicts an eagle on a black shield, trisected by two wavy silver bands, and supported on either side by two chargers. The national motto underlies the coat-of -arms: “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.” Her national symbols convey great meaning to its people.

41. Nigeria is the land of the politics and the politically informed. Despite a large illiterate population according to statistics, most people listen to the radio and are well informed on things going on around the world. You could even run into a person who knows the capital of the American state of Nebraska. Almost everybody in Nigeria is very interested in politics, especially Nigerian politics. Nigerians are highly opinionated and passionate people. There is nothing lukewarm about being Nigerian.

42. The Nigerian accent is currently ranked by CNN Global Experiences as the 5th sexiest accent in the world.

43. Nigeria is blessed with natural resources, abundant solid minerals and huge potential for growth in the manufacturing industry.

44. Nigeria is described to have one of the most unique names ever for a president – Goodluck Jonathan.

45. Reflecting love for its young ones, Nigeria offers free immunisation under the National Programme for Immunization with an aim to eradicate childhood killer diseases.

46. With regard to preserving her most valued resource, people, the Nigerian National health insurance scheme was established and has enabled more accessibility to healthcare for people and their families at minimal costs.

47. Nigeria is home to Nollywood, one of the world’s biggest film industries.

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