Apartheid is real in Nigeria
If apartheid is a policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against persons, then apartheid is real in Nigeria. Although the original meaning, as specifically outlined by Merriam Webster Dictionary, those discrimination were "against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa". But the term has been submerged into a general meaning to contain all forms gender, racial, class, political and economic discrimination against section of a people.
The effects of these segregation could be consequences of poverty, racism and violence which would result in psychological disorders, and a generation of maladjusted people.
All these traits are apparently clear in most Nigerian communities. Where you live says a lot about your status. Lagosians would relate well with Banana island in Ikoyi, Nicon town Lekki or Victoria island. In Abuja, Maitamaand Asokoro are two intimidating communities that houses the rich. These are classical examples of segregated living. Other examples abound in other cities around the country.
These have also affected job opportunities, which have differentiation for the poor and the rich. Jobs in the apex bank, CBN, NNPC, FIRS etc is reserved for the rich kids while N. Power is for the poor, and to a lesser extent, poor kids remain jobless and become a threat to the lifestyle of the rich.
When trouble starts, the poor will surely know where to direct their anger. Apartheid is real in Nigeria.
The effects of these segregation could be consequences of poverty, racism and violence which would result in psychological disorders, and a generation of maladjusted people.
All these traits are apparently clear in most Nigerian communities. Where you live says a lot about your status. Lagosians would relate well with Banana island in Ikoyi, Nicon town Lekki or Victoria island. In Abuja, Maitamaand Asokoro are two intimidating communities that houses the rich. These are classical examples of segregated living. Other examples abound in other cities around the country.
These have also affected job opportunities, which have differentiation for the poor and the rich. Jobs in the apex bank, CBN, NNPC, FIRS etc is reserved for the rich kids while N. Power is for the poor, and to a lesser extent, poor kids remain jobless and become a threat to the lifestyle of the rich.
When trouble starts, the poor will surely know where to direct their anger. Apartheid is real in Nigeria.
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