The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Chief Sarafa Tunji Isola has lamented the fact that Nigerians, most often than not, do not tell positive stories about themselves, their country, and especially their leaders, accusing them of being quick to condemn than commend.
This lack of sense of patriotism, according to him, is part of the factors that slow down development of the country.
Ambassador Isola, who spoke at a breakfast business meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel at 02, London facilitated by Apostle Lawrence Achudume in collaboration with Pomegranate Nigeria Limited, said on the contrary, Nigerians are hardworking, intelligent and goal getters.
“We are entrepreneurs, we are adventurers; so push agenda for values and tell good stories to make a difference,” he said.
“I feel proud; I raise my head high anywhere in the world as a proud Nigerian.”
Ambassador Isola further said: “There is that spirit called the Nigerian Spirit, which is resilient, hardworking and innovative, but the problem is that Nigerians don’t tell positive stories about themselves.”
Ambassador Isola further said: “There is that spirit called the Nigerian Spirit, which is resilient, hardworking and innovative, but the problem is that Nigerians don’t tell positive stories about themselves.”
“The world is so diverse and there is need to break the walls; there should be a paradigm shift from consumption to production. Nigeria is a place to go for investment”, he added.
According to him, there is nothing wrong in people criticising their leaders, insisting however, that criticism must be in corrective ways.
Speaking on the essence of the breakfast meeting, Ambassador Isola said networking is important to business development, as no business can thrive without partnership, adding that Nigeria is a place to go for investment.
The Lead Pastor of the Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume in a remark said nobody can build the country except Nigerians.
“Do not think of western nations in the development of Africa. The Western Media will not advertise the country; all they will do is bad publicity to make you hate your country.”
Guests Speakers, Wole Elusakin, CEO, Pomegranate Nigeria Limited and Ahmed Lawal, Managing Director, Wealthbridge, posited that entrepreneurs rule the world, noting that Nigerians abroad should surround themselves with quality people and professionals who will expose them to opportunities that can bring favourable returns from investment.
The speakers opined that the current administration is opened to partnership with the business community, pointing out that the opportunity should be maximally utilised.
