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A DIVERSE NIGERIA

A DIVERSE NIGERIA. Settlements for the past 2500 years but consolidated in 1914 by the British. Name was suggested by British Journalist Flora Shaw in 1890, after the dominant River .

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A DIVERSE NIGERIA

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  1. A DIVERSE NIGERIA Settlements for the past 2500 years but consolidated in 1914 by the British. Name was suggested by British Journalist Flora Shaw in 1890, after the dominant River . More than 250 ethnic tribes , three largest and most dominant ethnic groups are the Hausa -Fulani (North, 29%), Yoruba (West, 21%), and Igbo (East -18%). Other smaller groups include Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 3.5%, Ibibio, Tiv, and Edo. Prior to their conquest by Europeans, these ethnic groups had separate and independent histories, culture and leadership. Nation Building has been successful but armed conflicts suggests much is left to be done. 923,738 sq kilometers 160million population males and females nearly equal 50% Muslim 40% Christian Literacy is 78%

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  3. A DIVERSE NIGERIA Miss AgbaniDarego, an 18-year-old Nigerian computer science student is the winner of the 51st Miss World pageant held Friday in Sun City, South Africa. She was chosen from 93 contestants from all over the world. PhilipEmeagwali (born in 1954) is a Nigerian-born engineer and computer scientist/geologist who was one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a

  4. West of Nigeria mirrors West – UK North Mirrors Middle East or Saudi West of Nigeria mirrors West – UK South Displays Nordic Cultures

  5. MIDDLE EASTRN CULTURE A DIVERSE NIGERIACULTURAL DIVERSITY AMERICAN CULTURE WESTERN UK CULTURE ANGLO-NORDIC CULTURE

  6. Common Themes • Strong Belief Hierarchy, especially in North and West • West Hierarchy based on Age Groups • North it is hugely Feudal, along Family lines • South and East is based on Achievement with increased role for women, open discourse and democracy • Power Distance very High, highest in North and West • It is very common for South and East youth to challenge their leaders even publicly, less so in the North and West. • Individualistic in East and South, North and West are strongly Collective. Overall the Country is Collective. • Country is broadly Masculine but tendency to over-celebrate events and enjoy the good life. Homosexuality is Illegal. • Women are active in Leadership and Business at about the same rate as UK and American. Less than Nordic but Higher than Middle East. • Uncertainty Avoidance Low to Medium- Rules are very clear, but if not enforced it can also be Chaotic

  7. Truth or Stereotypes? • Fraudulent: Most Nigerians are ethical. However, few have made “419” their primary vocation, with sophistication and use of the Internet. • Materialistic: True. Huge shopping, excess luggage, Private Jets even amongst the Clergy. Shoprite spreading over Nigeria – also a popular window shopping destination. • Corruption: Nigeria is very Low on Transparency International Scale even with Democratic Governance. • Religion: High Rate of Worship perhaps higher than that of African Americans. Churches are Family Brands, Socially as well as Spiritually Enabling. They sell hope, Keeps Peace. Ascribed for low HIV & Suicide Rates, High Commitment Workforce. • Infrastructure poorly developed. Telephone and IT making huge improvements. Power Privatisation is the expected game changer. • Conflicts recur along the fault lines of Desertification, Religion and Occupation (Normadsvs Farmers). • Massive Investments and policy changes in Agriculture is helping to create 3.5m jobs this year alone. • Highly Educated South with Huge Middle Class unemployment . Educational Attainment increasing in the North but still below levels in the South.

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