tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post2773348042278955867..comments2023-06-14T09:47:19.626-05:00Comments on The Relentless Builder: The Honest Businessman [Featured Artiste: Tolazee]Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741175042414216760noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-27087124578914699622011-11-27T19:49:33.440-06:002011-11-27T19:49:33.440-06:00So how do you propose that we hold our leaders acc...So how do you propose that we hold our leaders accountable? I think you can talk about accountability with people who are responsible or at least understand responsibility and our leaders lack that. Furthermore, accountability would make sense to a rational person. I can't tell you that our government is rational. Or maybe I am being tool heavy-handed here ...<br /><br />I agree that if people know there are consequences for their actions, they will be more careful to do the right thing. But that pre-supposes that you have a STRONG EXECUTIVE presence to actually enforce the rules. That would of course include a dependable Police Force. As we all know, the Nigerian Police Force needs a lot of work.The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-78564640478247015242011-11-20T23:08:06.177-06:002011-11-20T23:08:06.177-06:00First off, thanks for sharing your experience here...First off, thanks for sharing your experience here. I am really sorry to hear that. It must have been quite painful to have to go through such an experience. <br /><br />The love of money is truly the root of all evil. And of course that is not limited to a specific race or nationality. The point of the post was not to castigate Nigerians or make them look like the most dishonest people on earth, but to point out that Nigerians are very WARY of doing business with fellow Nigerians and they often cite dishonesty amongst Nigerians as their reason. But, like you rightly pointed out and even so clearly illustrated, a person can be defrauded by just about anybody regardless of race or nationality. The good, honest businessmen are outnumbered by the dishonest ones. And like you said the dishonest ones are the ones people meet more often than the honest ones. But the honest ones exist all the same. <br /><br />P.S. I am a woman o! *need to change this picture sef*The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-86248267586434855402011-11-20T17:41:05.238-06:002011-11-20T17:41:05.238-06:00I agree the rule of law alone won't put a stop...I agree the rule of law alone won't put a stop to dishonest pratice but it's a starting point. Human attitudes are not changed by expecting people to do the right thing otherwise we'll be waiting forever. If people know and understand there are consequences for their actions, they'll think twice before they decide to engage in mischief. <br /><br />Yes, citizens need to take some responsibility but ultimately government is responsible for setting the tone on how society operates, by their policies and actions. Where I hold the Nigerian people responsible is because for far long we've failed to hold our govts and leaders accountable.Naija4Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535768349773752809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-44869176159392793782011-11-20T12:15:06.651-06:002011-11-20T12:15:06.651-06:00Blessings...
Wow those are some broad strokes my b...Blessings...<br />Wow those are some broad strokes my brother, to label all one and the same. Now while there may be a prevalence of back handed dealings within the businesses of Nigeria dare i say its the same in North America/western society, they are simply slicker and ever so more eloquent with it. I cannot tell you the amount of times i got ripped off in this country when i first came here, Lordy lord I was so naive i didn't see it coming till they were gone or in one case when the police contacted me to inform me of the going ons of the "business man" because i was one of many, though at the time it was a difficult time for me because i was a single mother raising 2 children, he took others for far more. This thieving affliction is not about Nigeria or black men rather its about the lust and love of money and the lengths some will go to get it. You will find that in every creed, class and ethnicity unfortunately. There are good honest business men/women out there, but the other is so insidiously prevalent that one is apt to believe that they are all thieves.<br /> Rhapsodyhttp://rappingonamelody.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-8343635499871341152011-11-19T17:53:59.410-06:002011-11-19T17:53:59.410-06:00Decay is a process, and if the conditions are righ...Decay is a process, and if the conditions are right and nothing is done to stop it, it continues. So you're right, it is getting worse by the day. Smartwork? Now, you've hit on an important topic: working smart v. working hard. But you see, some of these dishonest practices would be termed "working smart," especially for those gray areas. However, the natural laws you referred to are true. They apply to anyone anywhere.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliments on my translation :-) I shall definitely speak more.The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-68868698531466831722011-11-19T17:49:41.728-06:002011-11-19T17:49:41.728-06:00Yes, I agree with you. Dishonesty is not a trait ...Yes, I agree with you. Dishonesty is not a trait that is limited to a particular race of people. But, I have observed that Nigerians would rather do business with other non-Nigerians (who by the way are also prone to dishonest practices) than with Nigerians and dishonesty is often cited as the reason for this decision. <br /><br />The Rule of Law? Whoa! I haven't heard that principle discussed in years, but you are right and you make a very good point. However, citing the Rule of Law puts this problem in the hands of the government (which is what the average Nigerian does, i.e. blames the government for just about everything). And like I mentioned, dishonesty starts at the grassroots level, so I am not sure the Rule of Law, by itself, can quash this problem. The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-32823853666973646242011-11-18T16:32:50.511-06:002011-11-18T16:32:50.511-06:00Sad part of it is that it's getting worse by t...Sad part of it is that it's getting worse by the day.<br />Everyone wants to be rich and famous these days without any smartwork, forgetting that there are some natural laws that just can't be broken.<br /><br />It's left to you and I o finally. Hm! <br /><br />Sometimes I just vent in my mind at the decline in morals in the private sector too. <br />By the way your translation is very correct. Please I urge you to speak more o jare. ;-)mikesfrequencynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-49894291667747959952011-11-18T16:29:14.955-06:002011-11-18T16:29:14.955-06:00Human beings by nature have the tendency to be dis...Human beings by nature have the tendency to be dishonest regardless of race. However, deterrents which are put in place by the rule of law are what ensures these tendencies are kept in check.<br /><br />The trouble with dishonesty in Nigerian life is that there are no deterrents and so people can do whatever they like and get away with it. Unless there is rule of law which citizens adhere to and if they don't, face the consequences then I'm afraid it will continue be a case of dejavu.Nnaija4lifehttp://apenandaheart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-7425539108399609332011-11-18T11:31:38.250-06:002011-11-18T11:31:38.250-06:00Thanks o jare. Honesty should not only be the bes...Thanks o jare. Honesty should not only be the best policy; in some cases, it should be the only policy. It really matters.The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-82841196166011862312011-11-18T11:30:43.479-06:002011-11-18T11:30:43.479-06:00Aww! Thanks. Coming from you, that's a complim...Aww! Thanks. Coming from you, that's a compliment :-)The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-52998855523286946732011-11-18T09:17:19.375-06:002011-11-18T09:17:19.375-06:00My love excellent write up. I believe if we can ta...My love excellent write up. I believe if we can take a step back to reflect on our actions, we might be a little more honest in our daily dealings.9jaFOODienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-74629894835619982792011-11-18T08:22:05.136-06:002011-11-18T08:22:05.136-06:00Nice one, and your translation is good nothing to ...Nice one, and your translation is good nothing to add :)Jemimahttp://jemima-joyofmyworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com