@egi_nupe I have a friend who imports chips from Nigeria and sell to us here in UK. He buys in bulk from small businesses and the profit margin is decent. I agree with you a lot of people underestimate the profits from small businesses
Lagos tech Startups are now worth more than the entire listed companies on Kenya’s stock exchange. Nigeria is getting it right with its economic reforms.
"Peter Obi's assertion doesn't make sense, and is not even logical; for where there is outright banditry, kidnapping for ransom, killing people for miners, to seize territories, what kind of negotiation are you going to have with them? No reasonable government negotiates with criminals". — Ozo Igbonekwu Ogazimorah.
"Subsidy started in 1977 under President Obasanjo, when the oil boom began to vanish... it was meant to be temporary, but corruption came in and that was how subsidy that was 10%, got to 60%. Every Subsiquent President knew Subsidy was killing us. They all knew that any elected president that removed subsidy, would be an unpopular president. So, they would rather keep their popularity and continue to borrow..." — Analyst Obafemi George
Good morning Chineye. Someone sent me this post last night.
I have to say, I find the suggestion that parents should simply send a child back to their country of origin because of “bad behaviour” quite reckless.
Children’s behaviour is communication. Before deciding what to do, we need to understand why the behaviour is happening. Some young people are struggling with trauma, mental health difficulties, identity issues, neurodevelopmental needs, bullying, family conflict or experiences they have never felt safe enough to disclose.
As both a social worker and a parent of a teenager, I know that parenting adolescents is not easy. However, teenagers rarely wake up one morning and decide to become difficult for no reason. When a young person becomes angry, withdrawn, defiant or secretive, there is usually something underneath that behaviour that needs understanding.
I often encourage parents to “connect before you correct”. It’s a good parenting strategy. It is much easier for a child to listen when they feel safe, loved, heard and understood. If most interactions are criticism, shouting, punishment or conflict, many children simply go into fight, flight or freeze mode.
The most important questions are often not “What’s wrong with my child?” but “What is my child trying to communicate through their behaviour?” and “What is my contribution to this dynamic?” As a mother, I always ask myself this. And I also ask my daughter lots of questions ‘Faleesha are you good? How was college today? What are you and your friends up to? How was your chemistry exams today? You seem low in mood, what’s going on? ‘Tell me how I can help make things better for you’
Another thing I say to my daughter when she starts worrying is ‘Let me worry about that’ ‘you can always count on me’
Teenagers are rebellious by nature. STOP trying to win all the time, sometimes a good parent backs down and show love and empathy.
Speak to your child’s school. Seek support early, ask the teacher to refer your child for counselling or any therapeutic support. Most of us Nigerian parents aren’t therapeutic enough. There may be things your child is carrying that you know nothing about?
Parenting goes beyond food, clothing and shelter. Children also need emotional safety, connection, clear boundaries and consistent consequences. The goal is not simply to raise obedient children. The goal is to raise young people who trust you enough to let you guide them.
Sorry this is too long but I still have so much to say on this matter!
I have met a lot of people that voted Peter Obi the last time and will be voting PBAT next year.
I have also met a lot of people that voted Peter Obi last time but will sit out this election because Peter Obi hasn’t been as inspiring as he was in 2023 and they do not consider the alternatives as better.
I haven’t met a single PBAT supporter that is now supporting Peter Obi or any other candidate( this is my reality)
I believe this administration hasn’t lived up to certain hype but I cannot deny that it’s been reform minded. Helping correct structural issues that have plagued this country far too long.
For example, the recent passage of the state policing bill is by no means a mean feat. That this administration makes it look easy or don’t blow their trumpet so loudly does not diminish the huge significance of the bill and the tireless work that they put into it.
The implementation of the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 ( championed by CBN) is another policy that has gone under the radar(I believe we should all read about the policy) . This is one policy that will revolutionize our financial system for good. One that will birth several financial innovation and products. There is no eradication of poverty without financial inclusion and it appears CBN is on an articulated agenda towards a sustainable path.
For some of us, there are enough reasons to stick around this current administration. The alternatives aren’t as inspiring and simply do not have what it takes to out perform this current administration.