This brief piece tends to address the stereotyped views outsiders have in regards to the northern part of Nigeria which has grow to be the worst worry of early life corpers.
Northern Nigeria has needed to grapple with some appalling news record through the years. The neighborhood shouldn't be aided by the Boko haram insurgency. For this reason, many Nigerians principally in the South, have demonized the neighborhood that anybody who desires to journey there will likely be discouraged.
Despite the fact that some of these widespread reviews are blatant ‘lies’, we at Jumia journey recognize the beauty, hospitality, and congeniality of Northerners. Thus, we determine some of these lies or perceptions so to dispel them. Maybe, this may occasionally reassure or embolden viewers to explore locations like Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna and different Northern cities.
(1) they're religious fans
Islam is the dominant religion in the North. For that reason, their values and beliefs are broadly influenced by using the faith. There are a lot of dos and don’ts that are almost always overlooked in the south. Some Nigerians see this as fanaticism which is not the case. However, if which you can adhere to and respect these cultural and religious beliefs, you will live peacefully amongst them.
(2) they're deprived
The influx of underprivileged Northerners into Lagos, the heartbeat of Nigeria have resulted within the generalization that any character who hails from the area is disadvantaged. No. There are many of them who're very relaxed and wealthy and have certainly not been to Lagos or Abuja. Correctly, the richest man in Nigeria and Africa, Aliko Dangote is from the region!
(3) They hate education
Boko Haram method western schooling or non-Islamic education is a sin. This is what Boko Haram is propagating. Nevertheless, past Boko Haram, Northerners at the moment are emB.Racing education. Now not best the schooling of the male youngster but additionally the female baby. Even though there should be extra enlightenment, dad and mom are sending their wards to institution.
(four) they are impeding Nigeria’s progress
A number of political commentators have recommended that the north is stopping Nigeria from accomplishing its potentials. That is definitely unsuitable. In just about each Nigerian vicinity, there are challenges. The federal government is doing its satisfactory to sort out some of these difficulties. It is rather unfair to isolate a region and say it's impeding Nigeria’s progress.
(5) they are adverse
Northerners are arguably probably the most hospitable in Nigeria. They're going to present you refuge and food as well as treat you like one of their own. But what they only want from you is not to desecrate their religion and tradition.
Culled from the leadership Newspaper
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