My Experience In Nigeria

I was born in a country called Nigeria. Nigeria is in Western Africa, and for eighteen years of my life I have lived there with my family. I have always enjoyed travelling to other countries. In fact, I travelled to a lot of other African countries like Ghana and Gambia. Therefore I was excited, when I got accepted into the University of Alabama at Birmingham as an international student. From the very first day I arrived, I have been mesmerized by how orderly and beautiful the United States is. I have been in the U.S. five months already and am still awed by it. While staying in the United States has been an exciting experience, it feels far too different from Nigeria. The US has a totally different society structure and culture than what I …show more content…
There are over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria but each and every group believes strongly in hierarchy. Respect is given according to age. Because age is considered to confer wisdom, “older people are granted respect” (kwintessential). The oldest person at any gathering is often celebrated and appointed as the leader. Likewise, when greeting an older person the appropriate etiquette must be followed. Some tribes like the Yorubas prostrate when greeting an elderly person and avoid making eye contact. Respect is a very crucial element in the Nigerian Society. It is also ill-mannered to refer an elder person by their name. As a Nigerian, I was taught from childhood to respect elderly people and greet them as required. Proverbs and stories are used to educate children relevance of respecting elderly people. This air of respect is kept punishing those who fail to do as is …show more content…
It is unsurprising that we do. Nigeria is a “super-power” in Africa and as a fellow Nigerian I am proud of Nigeria. The country is endowed with enormous amount of natural resources like crude oil. Nigeria is currently the sixth largest producer of oil in the world. And Nigeria is also currently the richest country in Africa. Nigerians take pride in their national soccer team alias the “Super Eagles.” They hold the Nigerian national anthem to heart; students sing it every school day in their respective schools. Unfortunately, some Nigerians have lost any sense of national pride towards their government. The government is said to be corrupt, unreliable and insensitive to their citizens. Some Nigerians have nothing but utter disgust towards the government at their failure to find the 200 missing Chibok girls and capture the Boko Haram terrorist