Nigerian influencer and life coach, Solomon Buchi, has expressed his disappointment with the current state of Nigeria, describing it as a hell for talents.
Buchi made this statement in reaction to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s recent disclosure about a suspect who allegedly shot one of its officers. The EFCC claimed the suspect, a medical doctor, was also a suspected internet fraudster because he was found with laptops and engaging in coding activities.
The life coach criticized Nigeria’s tendency to stifle creativity and innovation, stating that the country often misconstrues genuine talent and hard work as fraudulent activities. He argued that the nation’s environment is hostile to people with exceptional skills and ideas.
In a social media post, Buchi highlighted that if Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, were Nigerian, his breakthrough in creating the globally renowned social media platform might never have happened. He stated that the EFCC would likely have raided Zuckerberg’s dormitory, accusing him of internet fraud simply because he possessed laptops and was seen coding.
He wrote, “If Mark Zuckerberg was Nigerian, EFCC would have raided his dorm where he started Facebook and accuse him of internet fraud because he had laptops and was caught coding. Nigeria is a hell for talents.”
Buchi’s remarks have sparked discussions online, with many Nigerians agreeing with his sentiment about the challenges faced by talented individuals in the country.
