The Factors that Unite Nigerians

There are four major things that keep Nigerians united irrespective of the differences we always complain about. I will only discuss three because the fourth one has always generated controversy. I don't always like how the young Nigerians invoke the spirits of failed nationalists in anger when the nation's future is being discussed. Among other things, these three factors are:

1) FOOTBALL MATCHES WHEN NIGERIA IS WINNING:
Whenever Nigeria is winning an international match, Nigerians are always united. However, when the result is unfavourable, the blames are laid on the ethnic nationalities instead of the players. For instance, in 1995 when Nigeria hosted African Youths' championship, Nigeria was three goal down to Guinea. In the Enyimba City, a particular northerner could not hide his frustration as he shouted: "This is Igbo-Yoruba football. I looked at him as he stormed out of the place we were watching this match. Eventually, Nigeria equalized and won that match. In Lagos, in a particular match that gave the Super Eagles ticket for the last nations cup, Ahmad Musa missed a chance to convert an easy goal. One Yoruba youth shouted:"Aboki." If he had his way, he would have pulled Musa out of the game. Eventually, Nigeria won that match and Musa contributed with his goal. Same boy became happier than all of us watching this game together. Do not forget easily how the Super Eagles were called Biafra national team when the crawled in the group stage of the last nations cup. When they eventually won it, everybody became happy. For that reason, if Nigerian unity must be upheld, we must be winning football matches and lifting trophies.

2) FIGHT AGAINST AMERICAN CULTURE OF HOMOSEXUALITY:
I have never seen another factor that makes Nigerian voice to be one as the fight against this American trade. Nigerians of different religions, cultures, geo-political regions have said same thing about the imposition of the same-sex marriage making waves across the globe. Nigerians have also recognize the fact that the victims are helpless and should helped and encouraged to have their freedom. Apart from Fani Kayode, no other Nigerian has criticized Jonathan over this issue. Even Mr Lai has not considered this area as a weak point of the embattled President. This shows that Nigerians are reasonable and can actually live in peace.

3) THE CRUDE OIL OF NIGER DELTA:
The crude oil has also played a big role to unite Nigerians. Although this unity has not really brought about the equity and fairness required for all stake holders to be happy. However, diversification of the economy will make this unity more practicable.

The fourth factor is still reserved. The reason is simple, while preparing a medicine with which to cure an eye disease, pepper is not required.

God bless Nigerians and Nigeria....