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NIGERIA (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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(Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
CONTENT Nigeria: From here….To there History-makers Our rich cultural Heritage Tourist Attraction Challenges facing us as a nation Upcoming generation- Our Motto The way forward - Our role in social economic & political growth Nigerian Society: promoting our cultural heritages & values (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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Nigeria: From Here….. To There
54th Independence day from Britain colonial masters (60 years of Britain's colonial rule ). Africa's most populous country (166.6 million (UN, 2012)) and leading oil producer. Capital: Abuja ; 36 States; Largest city: Lagos Major languages: English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, HausaMajor religions: Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs More than 250 ethnic groups; over 500 indigenous languages Life expectancy: 52 years (men), 53 years (women) (UN) Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products, cocoa, rubber Coat of arm The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the yellow flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, a colorful flower, which grows wildly in Nigeria. "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" is the country's motto. Two horses = dignity The eagle= strength, May ,- transition from Military to Civilian rule The black shield=Nigeria's fertile soil Country's motto : "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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History-Makers: Home & Away
Prof. Soyinka Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ngozi Adichie (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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Our Rich Cultural Heritage
Left to right : Lagos Easter Carnival
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Rojenny Holiday Village (Anambra state
Tourist Attraction Yankari National Park Zuma Rock Rojenny Holiday Village (Anambra state Victoria Island
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Alpha Beach Kano state Volcanoes National Park Abuja Calabar
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Challenges facing us as a nation
Myriad of social and political problems- corruption and greed; Insecurity of lives and property – recent disruption of the premises of a High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. High level of illiteracy Lack of portable water & unavalaibilty of power supply in most rural areas. Soaring unemployment rate. Insurgent - Boko Haram Epidemic - Ebola (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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Nigerians in Diaspora (NGO)???
“To harness the tremendous skill, exposure, expertise and knowledgebase of Nigerians resident outside Nigeria with a view to using this as a resource base to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Nigeria.” (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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(Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
Nigerian Society : Uniting Nigerians in diaspora - Swansea Promoting our cultural heritages & values Enhancing social economic & political growth through collective innovations Networking and collaborating with the Nigerians in the diaspora initiative Voice in General elections - Voting abroad (Good People!! Great Nation!!!)
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Conclusion: Your Fellow country men and women are not the enemies.
Lets mutually embrace and support one another. Support the Nigerian society (Swansea) #proudlynigerian #naija4life #prideofafrica
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Who is typical Nigerian???
Very friendly Very Smart intelligent Always optimistic [Naija go better ] Hard working Always want to lead
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