20 THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE COUNTRY NIGERIA

You may already know that Nigeria is the largest black nation in
the world and the most populous nation in Africa.
You may already know that Nigeria has great dependency on crude
oil, plus all the other opinions of David Cameron. Here are 20
unpopular facts about Nigeria.
1. Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the
pace and becoming the standard by which others measure
themselves? Do you know??
2. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant
community. Type it into Google and you’ll see it. Not one of the
most educated, the most educated.
3. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far
above the American national average of 30%.
4. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning
25% more than the median US income of $53k.
5. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians
routinely outperform their peers from other nations.
6. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have officially been
named the smartest family in the UK.
7. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu, is a
super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State.
8. The World’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world
renowned inventor and scientist, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown
Nigerian whose patency was awarded in 2015. This means Nigeria
has the patency to the world’s fastest computer: a Black Nigerian.
9. The wealthiest Black man and woman on earth are Nigerians,
Aliko Dangote and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. Both have no trace of
criminal record of any kind.
10. South Africa couldn’t have ended apartheid & achieved Black
rule if not for the leadership role Nigeria played.
11. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid,
two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson
Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before
becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support,
human support, boycotted an Olympics and our politicians,
musicians and activists campaigned relentlessly.
12. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost hundreds of soldiers to
end the wars in both Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world
ignored because they have no oil.
13. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003,
Nigeria restored the elected President back to power.
14. Before there were street lights in European cities, ancient Benin
kingdom had street lights fueled by palm oil.
15. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to create magnificent
art including the world famous Queen Ida Mask.
16. Amina was a warrior queen who ruled Zaria Emirate in Kaduna
state, Northwestern Nigeria 400 years ago in 1610. Google and see
what she means to Africa.
17. We gave monetary gifts to Ireland during our oil boom and built
a statue for France free of charge. We are not poor blacks. Nigeria
is rich and don’t be lied to.
18. The first television station in Africa was NTA Ibadan (1960)
long before Ireland has their RTE station.
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Wherever you look in this great country, Nigeria, heroes abound
both now and in our recent and ancient past.
If all you do is listen to mainstream Western media, you’ll not get
the full picture of your Nigerian heritage.
Do not listen to any leader who says Nigerians are criminals, no
matter who he is, or his height and position.
We’re not a nation of scammers, drugs & corruption, but a people
with a verifiable track record of greatness.
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Here is what CNN, BBC, Aljezeera and western media will not tell
you about Nigerians:
19. On the 7th May, 2016 at Howard University in Washington D.C
history was made. Out of 96 graduating Doctor of Pharmacy
candidates, 43 of them were Nigerians and out of 27 awards given,
16 went to Nigerians.
They will only tell you how Nigerians are scammers and cheats,
how Nigerians are into drugs overseas et al.
If you don’t blow your trumpet, no one will blow it for you. VIVA
NAIJA!!!
20. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world over and only less
than 250,000 of this figure have traceable criminal records. This is
about 0.14% of our entire national population in the last 20 years:
nothing close to 1%. Shame on global media.
Listen Nigeria, dont let anybody woo you into believing that you are
a criminal just because you are a Nigerian. Nigerians are NOT
criminals. You are NOT a criminal. You are topnotch; second to
none around the world. Be proud of Nigeria wherever you go. Take
out your Passport with pride. Be proud of our GREEN HERITAGE.
Be enthusiastic of our FUTURE GREATNESS #
CelebrateYourNigerianness!
NIGERIA: GREAT NATION, GOOD PEOPLE!!!!
If you truly believe, kindly add anything else that you remember
about Nigerians and the greatness of Nigeria and share.