- Huge
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Nigerian Quotes
This Nigerian quotes collection touches on economy, population, security, and the layered identity many Nigerians carry with pride. Some lines highlight scale, noting the huge economy and the millions of dynamic people that make up the population, while others point to real struggles, like a military stretched thin against groups such as Boko Haram. There's also a joyful embrace of multiple labels here, someone proudly calling themselves an American writer, a Nigerian writer, and an African writer all at once. Together these quotes capture both the challenges and the pride tied to Nigerian identity.
These Nigerian quotes reflect on identity, economy, and the layered labels people proudly claim. For more on identity across cultures, see our American quotes collection.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Long
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Oh, I love labels, as long as they are numerous. I'm an American writer. I'm a Nigerian writer. I'm a Nigerian American writer. I'm an African writer. I'm a Yoruba writer. I'm an African American writer.
- Interesting
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
One in four sub-Saharan Africans is Nigerian, and it has 140 million dynamic people - chaotic people - but very interesting people.
- Government
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
The misappropriation of resources provided by the government for weapons means the Nigerian military is unable to beat Boko Haram.
- First
- |
- Nov 07, 2020