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Hello, my lovely Hive Naija people. It’s another beautiful weekend, and we’re excited to have you here once again. A new weekend simply means another chance to buzz the Hive blockchain, connect with one another, and simply have fun. You'll also agree with me that there’s something special about bringing everyone together to gist, share opinions, and enjoy good vibes. That is exactly the reason we will continue to meet every weekend. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/5e0cISlXlk8AAAAC/quby.gif) ##### OBJECTIVE Sam's Hangout is focused on promoting the togetherness of the Nigerian brethren through active engagement on the blockchain. Beyond that, it is also centered towards the wellbeing of everyone who takes part in our weekend discussions and helps keep our discord running with their presence. **Note that** this account was created to make the engagement more personal and official. You can check out the [INTRODUCTION POST](https://peakd.com/hive-105727/@sam.hangout/introducing-sams-hangout-or-promotion-for-nigerians-on-hive-engagement-and-support) to learn more about our purpose and vision. Please, do not forget to follow this account so you don’t miss out on future hangout posts and updates. ___
Our previous topic was ”[LOVE AND FAMILY](https://peakd.com/hive-11060/@sam.hangout/sams-hangout-122-love-and-family)" ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/zt8mbl_guGYAAAAC/everything-is-running-smoothly-carly-shay.gif) The responses were super amazing and we had over 70+ comments filled with honest opinions, jokes, harmless banter, and fresh perspectives to learn from. The energy was truly contagious. Now, let’s see if we can beat our all-time high again this weekend, shall we? Please try to encourage responses by replying to one another. Remember, engagement is what makes this hangout special. ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQWoxkS76WaKfxVcADaSSuBRAtGFfdPJyRSq4eXHm7iCo/hive_naija_engagement_2.png) ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/HNqnAKrbmMcAAAAC/nods-spock.gif) ##### HOW OUR WEEKEND HANGOUT WORKS A topic will be dropped every Friday on this account. Do well to share your thoughts, respond to someone else’s opinion, and feel free to interrogate or add more context on it respectfully. If you don’t have anything new to add, simply reply to another comment in agreement. We encourage you to tag your friends to join the discussion so we can have a fuller house. All interactions should happen in the comment section, because that’s where the real gist goes down. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/fYpmKpcjIGkAAAAC/popcorn-comments-here4comments-drama.gif) This week's hangout starts immediately this post goes live and ends on Sunday by 11:59 pm. ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQWoxkS76WaKfxVcADaSSuBRAtGFfdPJyRSq4eXHm7iCo/hive_naija_engagement_2.png)
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Despite Nigeria's current challenges, do you still believe the country can become a place where citizens can live safely, express themselves freely, have access to basic amenities, and thrive in their various businesses or careers without the government making things more difficult? If yes, what gives you hope, and what practical changes do you think are urgently needed to move the nation forward?

*** OR ***

"If you already insist that Nigeria has little to no chances of getting better again, what do you then think makes others remain hopeful? Is it because they genuinely believe things will improve, or because hope is the only thing they can hold on to as giving up feels like accepting defeat? At what point does this patriotism become blind optimism to you?

*** If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in our future hangouts, please feel free to suggest it to us in the comment section and tag @sam.hangout to it.
**Okay Let's Gist!!!** *Be as simple and sincere with the discussion, hehehe.* ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/H1INZWaPILIAAAAC/gif.gif)
*Don't you think we are forgetting somebody?... Well, I'm sure we are...* ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQWoxkS76WaKfxVcADaSSuBRAtGFfdPJyRSq4eXHm7iCo/hive_naija_engagement_2.png) #### **FRIDAY PLANS, OWANBE SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY REFLECTIONS** To make our hangout more interactive, we have decided to add two events to spice it up. On Saturdays, we share our owanbe stories, party gists, and even pictures. On Sundays, we reflect on the weekend and things we learnt so far, as well as share plans for the new week. Don't forget to join us!! ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/7SRjtQccwVMAAAAC/selfie-theres-someone-inside-your-house.gif) There are no strict rules as regards this weekend hangout. Feel free to speak any Nigerian language you like, whether Igbo, Yoruba, pidgin, Efik, or others, as long as it can be understood. |***Please, do not take it to the extreme.***| |--| With all that said, let the discussion begin... _{[All gifs are powered by tenor]()} >! Mention list: @deraaa @b0s @merit.ahama @peaq @monioluwa @brightdavid @stevenson7 @obrisgold1 @jaydr @mayorkeys @wolfofnostreet @young-boss-karin @tukem1 @k-banti @iskafan @chosenfingers @onwugbenuvictor @monica-ene @heskay @etiboy56 @doziekash @chincoculbert @funshee @omosefe @ozohu @attentionneeded @popmanj @estherscott @vickoly @gloriaolar @pianokills @hepziba @tblings-art @anissignature @ijohnsen @manuel6 @khaleesii @kenechukwu97 @abidemiademok21 @otshotz @blezyn @uzuka @mrenglish @bbjmed @uddydan @reineesmay @b0s @prechidi @joydukeson @benii @henryce @nkemakonam89 @zestimony @surgeoncaspar @kingobonnaya @royalpeek @sekani @olawalium @drstrings @ajumaa @blackavalon @jachy @samostically @treasuree @dimmablogs @glorydee @quduus1 @obaro @temibot @hivedeb @stefanovah @adaezeinchrist @kierydearie @khingstan @emreal @moremoney28 @justfavour @herbae @temmylade @princessbusayo @geelocks @actordontee @cescajove @adeife2 @etorobong @jannaforyou @amiegeoffrey @schola.kosy @busk1999 @redna @etiboy56 @jmis101 @queenstarr @yinks @empressjay @marajah @ovey10 @anthony57 @mercytosh @cleevesh @sharonia02 @balikis95 @ibbtammy @afrikens @bruno-kema @desire-pen @ellizy @emlynx @goldenproject @ozd @rukkie @suqueen @patienceakpan @zali.bee @wealthgrammy @coderaikiri @bhetea01 @obifavvy @ruhlar @kingdomzy @johnmitchel @amma1 @emlynx @princessglow @hiventhusiast @kultinvictor @nursecommy @afrikens @daeze-winnie @suisver @ernec @onyinye-chi @benswaag1 @samuel20 @van.illa @iquo @beautyme @mathewdaddywah @amma1 @lecia89 @mayor-001 @goldenproject @ellizy @terjix @toluwanih @daverick @uniquezee @sperosamuel15 @chefqueen @kilvnrex @coderaikiri @justola1 @deborahofweb3 @kentonia @psalmmy264 @emreal @ozibaby @kachy2022 @neysco @faithwellington @abdul-qudus @soma18 @trojan1 @nsigo1 @therichking @abdul-qudus @agneskigighaso21 @vickky23 @zusi78 @marsdave @mega13 @tessyy @sarahbaby @comigold2 > If you do not want to be tagged, kindly inform us in the comment section and if you would like to be added to the tag list so you don’t miss future hangouts, let us know as well.