[My friend sent me this about Nigeria. The Nigerians seem to have vision & interest in becoming a great African nation, whereas South Africa is sinking downwards.]
He wrote:-
There was an interesting snippet on the SABC International this morning which ties in with what I have said previously.
Nigeria has set a goal of becoming the world's 20th largest economy withing 12 years. It is currently ranked 40th. Now that is national vision.
South African is ranked 30th but has no goal of raising its position.
To achieve 20th Nigeria will have to pass contries such as Malaysia, Venezuela, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Norway, Hong Kong, South Africa, Thailand, Finland, Denmark, Greece, Austria, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Taiwan, Switzerland.
Currently South Africa is the largest African economy with Nigeria second. Algeria and Egypt come in at around 50.
With a position of 20th in the world (and Africa's largest economy) will come a claim to be the gateway to Africa which South Africa lays claim to, and a much increased international political clout.
Can you imagine the investment which Nigeria is envisaging to achieve this. And all the while South Africa will be going backwards if it carries on the way it is at the moment!!!!!
Article: Nigeria wants to be Africa's Super-Power... While South Africa sinks into total failure...
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