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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by FireUpNow(m): 11:41am On Dec 27, 2022
obedience4:
A Nigerian in disguise trying to rightly hype Nigerians
Hyping Nigerians and defaming Ghanians you mean? Take it easy baba. The life nor too hard as you take am

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Enumerator(m): 11:41am On Dec 27, 2022
cheesy
Kharol1234:
Yahoo boys no they gree share update
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by adedayoa2(f): 11:41am On Dec 27, 2022
Nickisindigo:
Media don't help matters
still Nigerians using the media.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by gracealonev: 11:42am On Dec 27, 2022
Hmmn
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Dialpad: 11:43am On Dec 27, 2022
It's obvious you have never left Nigeria, it will be hard to comprehend especially when you are stuck in the hole...


obedience4:
A Nigerian in disguise trying to rightly hype Nigerians

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Dogalmighty17: 11:43am On Dec 27, 2022
obedience4:
A Nigerian in disguise trying to rightly hype Nigerians

You have world class stupidity.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by SeriouslySense(m): 11:43am On Dec 27, 2022
You could be right.

Could be a Nigerian in disguise trying to scam us to feel good about negative things.

I won't be surprised grin grin grin. Typical Nigerian crook.


obedience4:
A Nigerian in disguise trying to rightly hype Nigerians

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by MoneyMustBMade(m): 11:44am On Dec 27, 2022
Tboymessiah:
Na only Biafra ppu be thief and murderer

Bro if you look well into the people his mentioning as co-workers and manager you will see that it will be mostly igbos, Yorubas and Southerners more especially the igbos. But the problem with igbos is competition back in the home can push anyone too far, number of rich is very intimidating in Igbo land

Poor man no get say for Igbo land.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by FavouredNK: 11:45am On Dec 27, 2022
sukkot:
grin charle tell us how the nigerian would blow out the whole office during lunch time with smell of abula and iru and shaki

The most senseless comment I have ever come across, mtcheeew

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by KanuSE: 11:46am On Dec 27, 2022
Starzo:
Ghanaians have deep natural hatred for nigerians

It stems from the infamous 'ghana must go' saga

Even in with all these, them still dey low-key gbadun us

Their girls like nigerian guys die

Reminds me of Evelyn Darko grin she was proud to be dating me. cool
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Lamasta(m): 11:47am On Dec 27, 2022
If the work has no future prospect or money to be made just count Nigerians out of it....

God bless the good and hardworking Nigerians out there

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by koolaid87: 11:48am On Dec 27, 2022
Hehe, you never jam mad Nigerians.

There are good and bad people in all races, tribes and ethnicities.


Stay guarded

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by adefitim(m): 11:49am On Dec 27, 2022
Sole refreshing...


God bless those who are making Nigeria �� proud all around the world �

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by ahnie: 11:51am On Dec 27, 2022
KanuSE:


Fixed
You too love wahala.
See your fine face
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Starzo: 11:51am On Dec 27, 2022
KanuSE:


Reminds me of Evelyn Darko grin she was proud to be dating me. cool
Na man u be..
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by FavouredNK: 11:52am On Dec 27, 2022
faceLAGOS:
I’d choose a Nigerian over a ghanian a million times.

They have this attitude of trying to look down or envy someone that is better than them.

Naija no send you.

GBAMSOLUTELY
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by zomby(m): 11:53am On Dec 27, 2022
VGlobal:
WORKING & LIVING WITH NIGERIANS ABROAD

Being a Ghanaian, I’ve had this bad impression about Nigerians. I grew up in Ghana thinking Nigerians were negative energies around anyone. I was literally brainwashed mostly by the media to see Nigerians as thieves, murderers, scammers, etc. But after 6 years of working and associating with Nigerians outside of Ghana, the following are what I’ve found and discovered about them. I’m writing this not because my best friend back in the UK is a Nigerian, and not because my senior manager and team lead at my present employer are Nigerians. This is my honest observation!

Arguably, if you put the average Ghanaian and a Nigerian under the same conditions and environment, the Nigerian would undoubtedly outperform the Ghanaian. They are bold, smart and have this relentless quest and effort for learning and perfecting their craft. What a Nigerian cannot do does not exist. I started a DevOps Engineering program for a career alternative and Nigerians especially their women from different career fields constitute about 60% of the class. I was scared to take this step—to move from risk management to pure IT but I was shocked to see Nigerians in nursing, HR, journalism, sales, etc here in Canada taking on the challenge. I quickly reached out to most of my Ghanaian friends but none seem to be interested. This is a fortune field in IT….and when I asked these Nigerians why many of them are here, they told me “this is the surest way to make money by doing less”. Truth is, if you’re starting anything abroad and there’s no Nigerian in it, just know that that thing has no promise ��. A Nigerian wouldn’t attempt what doesn’t bring any monetary gain or value to them!

I’ve noticed that a Nigerian wouldn’t lie to you unless they’re scared of you or stand to gain something exceedingly beneficial from doing so. This confirms why the most genuine and honest folks I’ve ever associated with outside of Ghana are Nigerians. When a Nigerian is sharing an opportunity with you, they disclose everything dito-dito. They withhold nothing—they tell you as it is. My people would give you a half information and still be all over the place saying that they’ve helped you. You have no idea how many Ghanaians have made themselves demi-gods out here because they’ve been here for ages and feel everything must be ran through them. If you don’t go their way, you’re a target for gossip!

A Nigerian sees an opportunity in every situation, and it cuts across. They’re mostly interested in building a sustainable business than for a quick profit. This explains why wherever there are both Ghanaian and Nigerian traders, the Nigerian merchandise would cost less than the Ghanaian—even if they have the same suppliers. I see that here in Calgary at the various African markets.

Show me any work environment or office without a Nigerian and I’ll show you a work that’s less fulfilling and rewarding. The energy around Nigerians is positive and motivating. Nothing scares them than failure so they work hard for success because success is greatly celebrated in their culture. Where I come from, if you’re making any progress, there’s 100% chance you’ll lose 99% of your friends—they’ll spread lies about you out of dislike. Some would also attribute your progress to things other than your personal efforts. “You see that girl, she’s being chopped by so so and so person. You see that guy, he’s an occult. You see that guy, he’s rushing in life. Etc”. Your own family would turn themselves into avowed enemies—praying to see you fail so that they’ll use you as a bad example like “you see that guy, he was rushing in life but see how he’s crushed like a fragile glass.” My people have a long way to go. They must know that it’s okay for anyone irrespective of age to be great at what they do. In fact, people can build a fortune at age 40 or less through genuine means. Let’s inhale some positivity!

We glorify timidity, ignorance and sycophancy as signs of humility but Nigerians encourage boldness, assertiveness and being daring. If there’s a Nigerian in your trade or profession, get closer, you’ll learn a lot from them. I’ve learned a lot from my association with them and I’m always grateful for having one as my direct supervisor at work!

~The End~
By Jay Kwashie



Fantastic observation/ experience; I hope you’ll never meet a Nigerian Igbo… We call them FlatHeadsss
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Crafteck1: 11:56am On Dec 27, 2022
StrongAlphMale:
A Nigerian wouldn’t attempt what doesn’t bring any monetary gain or value to them!

Unfortunately the same country some daft humans are planning to vote in a disaster again just as they did before but their plans has failed woefully

We wouldn't attempt it cos we see the result of it around everyday in asorock
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by BreconHills(m): 12:02pm On Dec 27, 2022
StrongAlphMale:
A Nigerian wouldn’t attempt what doesn’t bring any monetary gain or value to them!

Unfortunately the same country some daft humans are planning to vote in a disaster again just as they did before but their plans has failed woefully

A leader is not a disaster to everyone - only to those who do not revognize a change in the beat. In the last 5 years, Nigeria start ups have outdone rvery country in the continent. Every season has a fifferent beat, you can't dance reggae to hip hop.

Let those who can hear understand.
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Streetmovement(m): 12:04pm On Dec 27, 2022
Wotoporiously cool speaking

Na Nigeria spoil Nigerians

We be naturally good people but the factors that affect us negatively and positively they play their part on us individually, normally this would have been the sweetest country on earth with no natural disaster or unnecessary billings from government n co. cool

But we still dey survive to show you say we are born fighters, our endurance knows no bound.

I can't even name up to 3 countries that knows how to endure difficult times like Nigerians, just imagine say na another country get the kind president wey we get by now world war z go don happen tey tey.

Nigerians are blessed people but the Nigeria in it is doing anyhow.
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by obedience4(m): 12:04pm On Dec 27, 2022
Dialpad:
It's obvious you have never left Nigeria, it will be hard to comprehend especially when you are stuck in the hole...



Seems you can't comprehend, do you know were I live??
Yeye, didn't you see were I wrote rightly
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Jalinspy(f): 12:11pm On Dec 27, 2022
Just mention some tribes in nigeria. Even here in the UK a particular tribe, if you don’t speak their language will never carry u along. They even get angry when u tell them that u don't hear or speak dia language.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by writeprof(m): 12:13pm On Dec 27, 2022
VGlobal:
WORKING & LIVING WITH NIGERIANS ABROAD

Being a Ghanaian, I’ve had this bad impression about Nigerians. I grew up in Ghana thinking Nigerians were negative energies around anyone. I was literally brainwashed mostly by the media to see Nigerians as thieves, murderers, scammers, etc. But after 6 years of working and associating with Nigerians outside of Ghana, the following are what I’ve found and discovered about them. I’m writing this not because my best friend back in the UK is a Nigerian, and not because my senior manager and team lead at my present employer are Nigerians. This is my honest observation!

Arguably, if you put the average Ghanaian and a Nigerian under the same conditions and environment, the Nigerian would undoubtedly outperform the Ghanaian. They are bold, smart and have this relentless quest and effort for learning and perfecting their craft. What a Nigerian cannot do does not exist. I started a DevOps Engineering program for a career alternative and Nigerians especially their women from different career fields constitute about 60% of the class. I was scared to take this step—to move from risk management to pure IT but I was shocked to see Nigerians in nursing, HR, journalism, sales, etc here in Canada taking on the challenge. I quickly reached out to most of my Ghanaian friends but none seem to be interested. This is a fortune field in IT….and when I asked these Nigerians why many of them are here, they told me “this is the surest way to make money by doing less”. Truth is, if you’re starting anything abroad and there’s no Nigerian in it, just know that that thing has no promise ��. A Nigerian wouldn’t attempt what doesn’t bring any monetary gain or value to them!

I’ve noticed that a Nigerian wouldn’t lie to you unless they’re scared of you or stand to gain something exceedingly beneficial from doing so. This confirms why the most genuine and honest folks I’ve ever associated with outside of Ghana are Nigerians. When a Nigerian is sharing an opportunity with you, they disclose everything dito-dito. They withhold nothing—they tell you as it is. My people would give you a half information and still be all over the place saying that they’ve helped you. You have no idea how many Ghanaians have made themselves demi-gods out here because they’ve been here for ages and feel everything must be ran through them. If you don’t go their way, you’re a target for gossip!

A Nigerian sees an opportunity in every situation, and it cuts across. They’re mostly interested in building a sustainable business than for a quick profit. This explains why wherever there are both Ghanaian and Nigerian traders, the Nigerian merchandise would cost less than the Ghanaian—even if they have the same suppliers. I see that here in Calgary at the various African markets.

Show me any work environment or office without a Nigerian and I’ll show you a work that’s less fulfilling and rewarding. The energy around Nigerians is positive and motivating. Nothing scares them than failure so they work hard for success because success is greatly celebrated in their culture. Where I come from, if you’re making any progress, there’s 100% chance you’ll lose 99% of your friends—they’ll spread lies about you out of dislike. Some would also attribute your progress to things other than your personal efforts. “You see that girl, she’s being chopped by so so and so person. You see that guy, he’s an occult. You see that guy, he’s rushing in life. Etc”. Your own family would turn themselves into avowed enemies—praying to see you fail so that they’ll use you as a bad example like “you see that guy, he was rushing in life but see how he’s crushed like a fragile glass.” My people have a long way to go. They must know that it’s okay for anyone irrespective of age to be great at what they do. In fact, people can build a fortune at age 40 or less through genuine means. Let’s inhale some positivity!

We glorify timidity, ignorance and sycophancy as signs of humility but Nigerians encourage boldness, assertiveness and being daring. If there’s a Nigerian in your trade or profession, get closer, you’ll learn a lot from them. I’ve learned a lot from my association with them and I’m always grateful for having one as my direct supervisor at work!

~The End~
By Jay Kwashie



You're absolutely right about the Nigerian spirit. That's what engender envy and jealousy from some other Africans. But many love Nigerians and our-can-do spirit.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Qwerty4u(m): 12:15pm On Dec 27, 2022
[quote author=azpekuliar post=119465471] We know he is actually talking about Southern Nigerians but we are not ready to have that conversation yet. wink

Nwannaa ... Biko leave the table as it is... Abeg no shake am... I have seen that you r vawulence is of the highest order when unleashed...... Yagazie
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by mu2sa2: 12:18pm On Dec 27, 2022
May God continue to bless our dear native land of Nigeria and decimate her detractors.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by ElSudani: 12:20pm On Dec 27, 2022
StrongAlphMale:
A Nigerian wouldn’t attempt what doesn’t bring any monetary gain or value to them!

Unfortunately the same country some daft humans are planning to vote in a disaster again just as they did before but their plans has failed woefully

People like you are all over the internet running down the country and contributing to the negative image of the country in the first place.
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by jaxxy(m): 12:21pm On Dec 27, 2022
Nigerians are very ambitious by nature. it has good and bad sides.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Lumig: 12:21pm On Dec 27, 2022
obedience4:
A Nigerian in disguise trying to rightly hype Nigerians
You dey mind am.
Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Eriokanmi: 12:24pm On Dec 27, 2022
morikee:
Nigerians were never bad people it's just that our Government failed us i haven't seen hospitable people as Nigerians.

Forgive my blunders.
You're correct. This hospitable gesture cuts across ethnicity and religion. Our leaders are our problems. They thrive in preaching divisive words. Nigerians are even more caring and hospitable abroad. In 2018 I travelled to Los Angeles. I was to go for my meeting but needed to get some snacks and keep in my.hotel before leaving. Down the street of Inglewood was a mall. I entered guess what? It was an ibo guy I met there. There's this natural features Nigerians exhibit facially, which could enable you identify them even without hearing them speak..maybe I'm the only one observing this. I walked to him and asked...are you Nigerian and he said yes, from the south east. We became friends. This guy drove me to Torrance, my meeting venue without collecting a dime from me. He said he was supposed to take a day off but he'd take me there.

That's how nice Nigerians can be. I was in Chicago some years back, same experience in a coffee shop. It was a lady this time. Back home, everywhere I go, I always receive warm.welcome. our politicians are our worst enemies. Vote wisely next year and all these nonsense will stop. God bless Nigeria

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Sniperwallace07(m): 12:25pm On Dec 27, 2022
Their general belief is that we're bad people. This belief is being propelled by JEALOUSY.

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by cliqtips: 12:25pm On Dec 27, 2022
VGlobal:
I started a DevOps Engineering program for a career alternative

Thank you for the write up...

I am interested in this, how to be a DevOps Engineer ?

Please, can you be of help in any way to me ?

I will greatly appreciate

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Re: A Ghanaian Experience With Nigerians Abroad by Henrykoti: 12:31pm On Dec 27, 2022
If we are that good as the Ghana man described us, why are we not building out country like even the Arab states, the author is looking at only our love for money. Unfortunately that has breed greediness, selfishness and all the ills of our nation. Looking at the resources that we have, abundance of oil, human resources, gold and arable land Ghana should not even be compared to us. We have to stop massaging our egos and compare ourselves to countries such as Qatar, uae etc. and not common Ghana to feel good.

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