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Opinion: 5 Important Reasons Some Nigerians Might Remain Poor Forever

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 6:36 AM by Aanu Adegun

Editor's Note: Poverty, they say, is universal, but the case of Nigeria is different from many other countries given its vast resources. Like everywhere else, many factors contribute to the cases of poverty in Nigeria.

Without a doubt, many Nigerians will remain under the bondage of lack because of some of these internal and external factors, Aanu Adegun writes in this opinion.

He examines some of the reasons why some Nigerians will remain poor.

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1. Lack of cash to invest in initiatives

One big issue affecting the ability of Nigerians to rise above poverty is the inability to secure capital to invest in their projects. A Nigerian mind is a fertile one with many ideas. But without capital, any idea conceived is as good as dead.

Though the federal government is trying to change this narrative, most of the money being doled out by the government will not solve this problem.

2. Lack of basic infrastructure in the country

Some infrastructure will help some Nigerians leap out of poverty but sadly, most of these are rooted in the country. For example, electricity is a huge infrastructure that will aid Nigerians but as of today, it is one of the most elusive things in the country as a result of its epileptic state.

3. Inadequate training opportunities and easy access to education

Unlike western countries where people easily access first class training to aid their understanding of certain things, Nigeria has no such luxury. Getting training opportunities in Nigeria is a big struggle. Also, access to quality education is a bigger issue.

4. Fear of the unknown and bad mindset

On a personal note, some Nigerians will remain poor because they have a negative mindset. They don't see good in new things. For some others, fear of the unknown always stops them from exploring diverse opportunities available to them outside their comfort zone.

5. Willingness to learn other things

Another reason many Nigerians will remain poor is their inability to learn new skills. Many Nigerians believe some skills are beneath them. Mostly, these skills might ultimately become their main source of income.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that no doubt, politicians around the world mostly share many similarities. But those in Nigeria have common peculiarities which are most times annoying to the majority of the country.

Without beating about the bush, politicians in this clime love praise singers. They love people who will always tell them what they wish to hear. Not only this, Nigerian politicians are mostly in love with projects that might be beautiful on the surface but without durability.

In an election period, anything goes. This is an undocumented motto among Nigeria politicians. They believe the electioneering period gives them the license to make promises they know will never be fulfilled.