Tobi Lawalson

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If Nigeria had good leaders... Would we be a better country than Brazil?

It’s a fascinating question, and honestly, it’s a direct match. The comparison between Nigeria and Brazil is one of the most accurate pairs in global economics because the two countries are practically mirror images of each other on different continents.
​Both are the undisputed giants of their regions (West Africa and South America), both have massive, young, culturally dominant populations, both are incredibly rich in natural resources, and both struggle with deep-seated systemic corruption.
​If Nigeria had a track record of consistently good, visionary leadership, yes, Nigeria could not only match Brazil but could realistically surpass it.
​Here is a breakdown of how the two stack up, why Brazil is currently ahead, and what Nigeria would look like if the leadership equation flipped.
​The Starting Line: Raw Potential
​If we are looking strictly at what God gave both lands, Nigeria arguably has a tighter, more explosive concentration of wealth.
​Resources: Brazil has the Amazon, massive agricultural land (soy, beef), and offshore oil. Nigeria has the highest quality crude oil (Bonny Light), massive unexploited solid minerals, and enough arable land to feed the entire African continent.
​The Human Capital: Nigeria’s biggest edge is its demographic momentum. Brazil's population is starting to age, whereas Nigeria has one of the youngest, most aggressively entrepreneurial populations on earth.
​Why Brazil is Currently Ahead
​Brazil is far from perfect—its politics are famously chaotic, and corruption scandals there involve billions of dollars. However, Brazil's past leadership managed to execute a few critical structural foundational pieces that Nigeria’s leadership missed.

[Tobi Lawalson @tobi_tls]

@channelstv Sorry oo. Is this the same Sambo Dasuki that was accused of corruption under Jonathan?

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Why is bad behavior such a big flex in Nigeria

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@MsAdaO @Oluwatboy The caveat here is that AI isn’t purely a tool. The very idea of artificial intelligence is that it can learn. Meaning with enough training, it’ll be just as good as anyone. You’re using it today, but tomorrow it won’t need you.

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@tgolgyman @OlamideAde28333 @DHQNigeria They release listed three channels; Defense HQ, human right commission and media. So why is it a problem that the matter was reported on social media. Or is traditional media the only form of media? And why does every unwelcome criticism automatically translate as opposition?

[Tobi Lawalson @tobi_tls]

@tgolgyman @OlamideAde28333 @DHQNigeria What channels? The same channel that’s responsible for the alleged mistreatment. Shey the people in charge don’t know that the men are buying their own gear or are they not aware about how their men is being fed. Any organization that insist on self-regulation is suspicious.

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@queenhadassah24 False. A man who has no shoes will be slightly less sad than a man who has lost his 10 shoes. But both of them can tell if the ground is hot🤷‍♂️

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@kusssman @kizzie__jr lol. Some of us bought sweets and chewing gum for as low as 50kobo/1 naira. A whole class used to contribute for 400 naira ball that year.

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Great acting, wack storyline

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@flimsyfemi @tessysmitha Lol. Erectile dysfunction says hi😂😂

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@zamani_nme @Letter_to_Jack I don’t understand, how did u know that the guy knows the number from watching that video? Is there something I’m missing?

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@Letter_to_Jack …hence the chaos in the video. Americans pull out their phones and start rushing toward accident victims too. But you’ll also hear people scream, call 911 in emergencies. Here. It’s “call 08012345678” . It’s not enough that govt provides ambulance, make them accessible too.

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@Letter_to_Jack I live in Abeokuta. Been here for 3+ years. I don’t know the number of the state ambulance service. I’m almost certain it’s not a short code like 911 that can be remembered instantly. Unless someone has the line saved, they probably won’t know it

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@Geo_yurmie I’m agreeing with you on the experience part. It makes no sense to enter an industry without proper research. I’m just pointing out the fact that bad staff is a recurring theme in every story. Which means it’s sort of a big deal too. With or without industry experience

[Tobi Lawalson @tobi_tls]

@Geo_yurmie I get your angle, but the common factor in all the stories isn’t inexperience. It’s their staff stealing from them.

Of course we could attribute that to the fact that they didn’t do proper research, but it wouldn’t be a problem if their staff weren’t defrauding them.

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@KingdmHeritage Lol. You’ll look utterly ridiculous if you wore that trouser.

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@wandyvirus lol. This is funny.

You people mystify everything, then cry foul when people say the “culture” is barbaric.

If your answer to an inquiry about your culture is to invoke fear and mysticism, maybe people are right to be afraid of you.

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Follow up question, what happens to a woman caught outside during Oro. Is she allowed to go free?

[Ayọ̀wándé Adálémọ 🇳🇬 @wandyvirus]

By the way, the reason women are not allowed outside during the Orò is because Orò is a cleanser ritual.

Women have wombs and the exorcised spirits looking for new homes can find their way into these wombs.

If you doubt that ask your Jésù. He sent exorcised spirits into a swine and spoke about a man that was exorcised, was free but failed to fill himself with good spirits. The demon came back with seven more powerful demons.

Another sacred fact: There's a woman amongst the Orò.

[Tobi Lawalson @tobi_tls]

@wandyvirus What exactly does dire consequences entail? Will the people doing the Oro do something to her or they’ll let her go to face the consequences of her actions?