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See how Nigeria made a very big mistake that made us be this backwards

Another writer's delight Wilsonchnns The biggest country in Africa that the United Kingdom colonized is Nigeria. The biggest country that the United Kingdom colonized in Asia is India (which then comprised present Pakistan and Bangladesh). When the UK came into Nigeria and India, like all other countries they colonized, they brought along their technology, religion (Christianity), and culture: names, dress, food, language, etc. Try as hard as the British did, India rejected the British religion, names, dress, food, and even language, but they did not reject British technology. Today, 80.5% of Indians are Hindus; 13.4% Muslims; 2.3% Christians; 1.9% Sikhs; 0.8% Buddhists, etc. Hindi is the official language of the government of India, but English is used extensively in business and administration and has the status of a “subsidiary official language.” It is rare to find an Indian with an English name or dressed in a suit. On the other hand, Nigeria embraced, to a large extent, the B...

ABUJA AND NIGERIA

  *Abuja is probably the worst-hit of Nigerian cities by this recession. It is only understandable: Abuja works at nothing but revels in wanton opulence, fed strictly from pens adding zeroes behind a whole number. Its buildings are populated with straw companies gliding on patronage and privilege, not rights, merit and productivity. Most of its inhabitants are currently in what seems a state of disbelief, if not shock.*  *I walked vibrantly to Sheraton two weeks ago and from the gate, you got a surprise: no line of traffic! The lounge was empty as the car park was vacant. I sat in surprise at the little corners of decay creeping into the lounge, part of which was even poorly lit. Of course, even Maitama and Asokoro are wrapped in thick darkness these days at 8 pm if grid power fails.* *I was surprised at the black silence I met in these desolate palaces. Everywhere signs hang on homes and high-rise office buildings begging for tenants. I called a number on one and the voice th...