419 Reasons To Like Nigeria

Posted on October 1, 2011 under Editor's Choice

This is a project created by Rosemary Ajayi aptly and defiantly named 419positive.org. and unveiled on Nigeria’s 51st Independence Day.

The rationale behind the project is this:

“If you could tell the world one remarkable thing about Nigerians or Nigeria, what would it be? The 419Positive Project invites Nigerians & friends of Nigeria to Say Something Positive…in an ambitious search for four hundred & nineteen positive attributes of Nigerians & Nigeria.

We’re also embarking on a journey across Nigeria; to document a selection of attributes in words, pictures & on video. Add your voice below (or to this form 419positiveorg submission form), who knows, yours might make the final cut!”

Some of Nigeria’s finest have already contributed, so take this opportunity, to contribute to what we think is a fantastic idea and project.

Random selections of some of the entries – 419 reasons to like Nigeria:

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.

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.

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.

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.

More contributions/419 reasons to like Nigeria here

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