Ethnic cultures in Nigeria impact on commerce-Goge Africa MD
The Managing Director of Goge Africa, Mrs Nneka Isaac Moses has described the impacts of different ethnic cultures in Nigeria on commerce.
In a Paper presentation to members of the Indian Professionals Forum (IPF) at the Indian High Commission in Lagos on Sat 3rd Aug, 2019, she
gave a generic description of the three major tribes of Nigeria:
“The Hausa people are the most religious, the most politically grounded, they have respect for (Islamic) constituted authority, they are very clannish and the least educated of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria.”
“Igbo people are very Individualistic, Industrious, Enterprising, very prudent but the least politically grounded of the three major groups in Nigeria.”
“The Yoruba people have higher literacy level, they are flamboyant socialites, they have respect for Elders and are more politically savvy.”
“The North will continue to hold political power as long as they are Religiously united and the masses shielded from Western education.
“The Igbos will continue to hold economic power but not political power because they are too individualistic to speak in one voice.”
“With the exposure of the Yoruba’s, they stand a better chance of turning the Table Of Political Power.”
“Commercial activities of every nation determine to a great extent their Gross Domestic Income. So when commercial activities are high the economy assumes a positive growth.”
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“The culture and behavioral pattern of the three major tribes of Nigeria contributes to the phrases by which Nigeria is described. For any investor in Nigerian space to be successful, such investor must take cognizance of these major players.”
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“Going forward, Goge Africa appreciates the Indian community and we trust that this will lead to a mutually beneficial relationships between us and Indian businesses. On the broader scale, we hope we can count on the Indian community to continue to support the growth of the Nigerian economy.”
The IPF is a think tank for diaspora related policy advocacy & a club that promotes networking and professional development for Indian Professionals.
