Let's Talk About The Problem Of Unwillingness To Work
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This thread is a debate initiated by a farmer ('bilms') regarding the lack of willingness among Nigerian youth to engage in hard agricultural labor, contrasting this with the reliability of foreign workers. The discussion evolves into a defense of traditional farming methods against suggestions for mechanization, while another contributor highlights systemic issues like insecurity and exploitation that discourage honest work.
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labour_scarcityinput_adulteration
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bilms mentions selling 40,000 tubers of yam in 3 daysbilms mentions specific income figures for foreign workers (N700,000 - N1 million)bilms mentions specific minimum wage figures (N30,000)
“The primary issue facing Nigeria today is the lack of willingness among young people to engage in any real, productive work outside of activities like phone usage or entertainment.”
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“While i agree that many are unwilling to work, one must not forget the system that leaves many good-intentioned people and ventures open to exploitation and oppression.”
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“You guys should do well to mechanize the farming The traditional methods make it look unattractive to the youths”
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