Why Nigeria? Why Not?

One may be wondering why I have spent about three weeks talking about Nigeria. Well, why not? Nigeria has in recent times been labeled as a country of violence since many negative item have in recent times, made headlines. This is because of the constant religious unrest between the two predominant religious group in the country, the Christians and the Muslims.

Also, the Nigerian government has recently passed a law for anyone who comes out or is identified as being gay to

be imprisoned for about ten years, I believe, which highlights Nigeria's stands on gay rights.

However, something else people need to know about Nigeria besides the headlines is that Nigeria has on of the fastest growing economies in Africa today. Nigerians has many beautiful natural landmarks that are far more greater than what is seen in the headlines.

Please, do not get me wrong. I am not saying that these things are not going and are not important (plus, they are entitled to make whichever laws they choose to make). I am saying that what you see is the least of Nigeria.

My purpose for talking about Nigeria is to draw your attention from the violent Nigeria you see on CNN to the beautiful Nigeria in Nigeria.