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In Nigeria, the Igbo are seen to be marginalized in all aspects of life, be it political, social and economical. While we cry against marginalization within the country, many Igbo people have actually cheated on their people. The attitude of so many Igbo people in recent times is more threatening than the external marginalization we are crying against.
It should be noted that while some people are being used against their fellow Igbo for selfish reasons, others do theirs for the sole purpose of witch-hunting. Majority of the people who are engaged in this evil practices are actually ignorant of what they are doing.
Politically, one can not be mistaken to say that we are the cause of our political misfortune. Since 1963 when Nigeria became a republic the story has been of one prominent Igbo-man standing against his fellow brothers in his political ambition.
Socially, the role of some Igbo people do not in any way show any signs of patriotism. While we cry against the elusive of social amenities from the Federal Government, the few ones that are being awarded are used for political purposes using our people to finalize the evil purposes. This attitude is nothing short of internal marginalization of Igbo by the Igbo. The most disappointing of all is the unpatriotic trust within the Eastern States and their fraudulent attitudes. It is disheartening to note the behaviour exhibited by some Igbo people who are in the Federal offices against their fellow Igbo. If an Igbo-person is seeking employment or mini-contracts and mistakenly enters an office where an Igbo man heads, he or she would denounce his/her tribal origin as a result of ill-treatment meted against his/her by the Igboman. When confronted, the only and major excuses you get is that they have to do that for the security of their job. But should that be seen as a spirit of patriotism? It is not in itself a form of self marginalization?
Economically, Igbo are industrious and technologically talented. Even though the Federal Government has some lukewarm attitude in encouraging these rare talents, there are powerful and well-to-do Igbo people who can encourage these young men and women without talent, unfortunately these privileged individuals are selfish.
Let these people who have been opportuned to assist others realize that the Igbo are one. Once we are together we will ever remain united to uphold our high esteemed culture.
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Source by Vitus Ejiogu