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RE: Sam’s Hangout #121 - “TRIBE OR NATION?”
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First off, I'm of the opinion that tribalism is common amidst us, and we can't see it in business, relationships, and even politics. You go for interview and you gain more attention or even favoritism all because you're of the same tribe with the interviewer. Some get treated well, while some get treated badly before they even get to see what they can offer and the kind of person they are...all because of their tribe.
I feel that shouldn't be. At the end of the day, we all are humans and we should be judged by our character, competence, and such, and not by where we come from or what name we bear. This is a lit bit related to a topic being treated in a community last week, "nepotism." We should be fair in our decision making rather than ignoring qualified people because you have someone or a candidate who's of same tribe with you.
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For this, I will like to say merit should always come first. Why give someone an opportunity all because you know them, when they don't even qualify for it. We all love our culture and traditions, but it shouldn't be a reason to exclude others of opportunities.
In conclusion, competence, integrity, and good character should be valued far above tribe/ethnicity.
Thank you for your attention to this matter 🫡...
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All rightly said... Well-done bro 👍🏼.
Tribalism is one of the many things that has eaten deep into our system as a country. Even in the littlest situations.
Less than a month ago, I was having a conversation with a friend and he told me the first question he asks any girl he feels something for has to be her tribe. Of course, I asked for a reason and he shared that his parents has a "weird" dislike for Igbos.
This friend in question is of the Yoruba tribe, and in respect to his parents' dislike, he can't afford to be more than friends with an Igbo girl.
The speechlessness that overtook my whole being that night was something else. That was enough to make me realise how sensitive the case of tribal differences is amongst us.
No one should be deprived opportunities, privileges, sense of belonging or treated unfairly because they're of a different tribe from the people above them.
Rather, we all should make room for unity in diversity ❤️.
Omo enh, the example you cited about your friend and your last sentence had said it all. Tribalism... Omo enh...
It is well with us o
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