I heard the story of #Ghanamustgo, where Nigerians sent their brothers back to their country when Nigeria's economy was slightly better. Fast forward to today, Ghana has one of the strongest economies in Africa, far better than Nigeria's. Sending them away did not make our economy better. According to what I saw online, the Yoruba in Lagos are saying that the Igbos should go back to their own land. Everybody seems to be blaming another tribe for their misfortunes, but we should focus on addressing the real issues that are holding us back.
Idi Amin of Uganda serves as an example, as he expelled all Indians from the country. Does expelling a particular group from a country lead to economic improvement? The answer is no. Developed countries often seek to attract foreigners to contribute to their economies and see them as a source of opportunity. Businesses in such economies benefit from the presence of foreigners and do not wish them harm, as they recognize the financial contributions they make. However, there are some individuals, such as unemployed people in Lagos state, who want certain groups, like the Igbos, to leave because of misguided beliefs and influence from the government.
They lack what it takes
I wouldn't be surprised if the Nigerian government is paying these individuals to create such a shallow and baseless problem just to distract people in Lagos state. Based on past experiences, sending Igbo people away from Lagos will not improve the lives of Yorubas in Lagos. Since this is coming from people who are not contributing to the economy, it will be a loss for the Yoruba people. Even if the Igbos leave their businesses, the Yorubas won't be able to manage them. Managing money or a business requires experience, and without it, it would be difficult.
Why are we even discussing this now? Are the Igbos responsible for Nigeria's problems? Are they the ones causing 40% food inflation and the fall of our currency against the world's top currencies? Are the Igbos the cause of insurgency in the northern part of the country? It is clear that there are attempts to create division, which has been a tactic used by the Nigerian government for years. For example, a Yoruba person with a lot of business in Lagos may not want the Igbos to leave, and the truth is that they are not the source of our problems.
We can unite against this tyranny
The students in Bangladesh achieved the impossible today when they all came together to protest against their government. Despite the fact that the government had killed ninety-five citizens the day before, the students united against the tyranny and demanded that the president resign and leave the country. Unfortunately, we are unable to do the same due to our divisions. For us to succeed against these oppressors, we need to have a unified voice. Our politicians are cunning; they ensure that they buy off some leaders and manipulate the minds of the youth and their communities. Nigeria's problems go beyond mere complaints. If we cannot come together like the students in Bangladesh and push these rulers out, the situation will only deteriorate further.
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