Nigerians happiest people, Indians 21st

Wouldn't the abject poverty of Nigerians be a downer if you were around that kind of poverty all the time? You know what's funny, Norway has been ranked #1 for quality of life by a recent UN survey. However, I know life there would be boring. Next door is Sweden which has a high suicide rate while maintaing 2nd or 3rd place in the UN's quality of life survey. Interesting isn't it...

man nigeria is full of poverty, and aids is highly ranked amongst many people. This is a fact, and there is no way in hell that nigerians are the happiest. The happiest people are people with power and wealth, because the world rotates around them. It how life is, not like the good ol biblical days. Face facts people, the rich and powerful are the happiest

Nonsense, what is Nibasanity saying? Aids is rampant in every country and Nigeria is not alone. Happiness comes from the heart whether you are poor or rich. So give Nigeria the credit she deserves for being the happiest country in the world. I am a Nigerian and I am a happy person. Nigerians are rich people, however, this has nothing to do with their happiness. It is all about confidence. I have never seen a Nigerian with a low selfesteem. So there.

Belive me we are the happiest people on earth for reasons so genuine though not obvious. Happiness lies in the heart but since poor management has made this seem so untrue God has always given us a reason to be happy, if you doubt this, I advice, check urself, think deep.

We definitely have alarge heart and i attribute that to the awesomewonder of God who made us so, it's natural, hope you agree with me.

Nigerians have faced huge crisis that have tear so many countries, regions apart but we still remain untied and strong. In difficult times, you still that welcome smiles on the faces of a Nigerian. We are the happiest people on earth!

Nigerians have faced huge crisis that have tear so many countries, regions apart but we still remain untied and strong. In difficult times, you still that welcome smiles on the faces of a Nigerian. We are the happiest people on earth!

How could you say so you are the happiest people on earth? Every people can fake happiness based on the questions given by the caucasians.

Nigerians were plagued by so many problems which they are not supposed to experience because of their natural wealth.

You are saying that because you have the previledge to enjoy your liefe there. How about the peole who can barely eat in your country nigeria?

Money does not bring happiness neither do material things and worldly possession give any one Joy. My view is that Contentment bring Happiness. Nigerians are Strong and hardworking people with contenetment. Most Nigerians also have Large Heart for God and Remember The one with God is with Joy. If i have the opportunity of being created again, i would once again like to be an African from Nigeria

Money or power have nothing to do with happiness. It brings us only the wealth and the power not the happiness. Happiness comes straight from the heart and by having money/power we can't buy happiness.

You see, Nigerians are loved by the whole world....no matter the bad news and image they seem to have.... Poor management by the Govt. brings about these funny news about Nigeria and Nigerians both at home and in diaspora..Nigeria is blessed by God...gave them everything to be happy with....Why would a Nigerian suffer? Abundant Oil resources.....Educated people in all works of life, both in Nigeria and Abroad....Look around you and see a Nigerian smiling...Accept it that Nigerians in your various countries are doing good and being happy at all times....so dont be envious about the Nigerians....cos if not the bad Govt. over the yrs....the Americans, Japanese and other great countries will be begging to have a place in Nigeria....Nigeria is a country with high esteemed people..if you doubt it ask somebody!!

What is happiness? happiness by definition are contentment, bliss, joy etc. Nigerian needs people of inegrity, loyalty & honest. After all these comes happiness. A quote by Algernon Charles, said wherever there is a grain of loyalty there is a glimpse of freedom. Nigeria is a country of great substance. Our leaders should be faithful and loyal to Nigeria..................... It is well.

nigerians are just so religious that everything is given up to fate when things are not right.....hence they tend to simie when things are wrong

I am not sure I agree with the survey that ranks Nigeria as the happiest nation on earth. Using the phrase “most patient people on earth” to describe Nigerians would be more acceptable to me. Even though I agree that happiness is not completely a function of wealth, I am of the opinion that “living comfortably” is an ingredient to true happiness. I can not fathom how a poverty stricken person would be happy. When you are poor, your capacity to serve and worship God as many Nigerians claim they do, is greatly hampered. That Nigerians have chosen to remain one, sovereign, and united people in spite of wicked, selfish and greedy leaders they've had these past 46 years, is an attestation of their resilience and patience. Such a level of patience is not obtainable elsewhere in the world. Look at other countries in Africa that have become war- thorn. It is because many of them don't have the “thick skin” to endure oppression of their elite as is obtainable in Nigeria. However, if Nigerians decide to pride themselves at being tagged “happiest people” on earth, that is their privilege. As far as I am concerned, I think I am much happier during these three years I have lived in the United States than the first twenty-nine years of my life when I lived in Nigeria. My prayer for those who are happy in Nigeria in the midst of the magnitude of oppression extant there, is for them to continue to be so.

Saying Nigerians are the happiest people on earth is a myth. I am a Nigerian and lives here in Lagos. I do not know the yardstick in mearsuring this, but I can fault this if given the yardstick.

Nigerians are always happy nevertheless their situation. why God made us so is left for Him to decide.

I will rather say that Nigerians are patient people.The line between happiness and what is obtainable here is a gulf.We are people who have decided to be together to work out improved quality of life.The only nigerians that are happy are those that believe and have a hope that they will have a better life after mortality.I want to say that believers in God and his son jesus christ,irrespective of their religion .will be happy after this mortal life.

I really think is most patient country in the world and not the most happiest reason because, Nigeria my beloved country hes gone tru a lot in recent years starting from bad bad leaders, corruption among ellected government officials, real hardship and yet there was no war, an average Nigerian would tell yu am not ready for war, just leave him alone and allow him do wotever he or she wants to do God will save us. in other part of the world, not many country can agree with that. i think Nigerian are the most patient people on earth.

I really think is most patient country in the world and not the most happiest reason because, Nigeria my beloved country hes gone tru a lot in recent years starting from bad bad leaders, corruption among ellected government officials, real hardship and yet there was no war, an average Nigerian would tell yu am not ready for war, just leave him alone and allow him do wotever he or she wants to do God will save us. in other part of the world, not many country can agree with that. i think Nigerian are the most patient people on earth.

Why are we always debating facts & truities...Nigerians are the happiest Humans on earth...period

what more can make u sad, if u smile while suffering?

Whatever happens, a Nigerian will always survive. Strength, hardwork, resilience and determination characterises the average Nigerian. Nigerians are indeed the happiest people on earth.

Nigerians always find a reason to be happy even in the face of abject poverty. Take a look at them in ceremonies and parties like birthdays, child naming, wedding/marriages, “house warming” (acquisition of a house), univeristy matriculation and graduation, career promotion, retirement, chiefthancy installation, turbaning, new yam festival, “car washing” (acquisition of new and/or fairly used cars) even funeral/burial ceremonies etc. All you will see at such occassions is a collection of happy faces and jubilant people. Nigerians love and cherish every little opportunity to celebrate life and make merry. They are incurable optimists that belives that tomorrow will even be better than today and this is probally while sucide rate is very low in the country and one of the sources of happiness.

Actually being a Nigerian, many of us strive for wealth and freedom from the hardship of the working class life. However, everybody makes do. There are communities, you need eggs? Just drop by the woman down the street, you know your hair dressers and tailors, they are you neighbors. We also enjoy our parties, we have many parties just to celebrate being alive and what we achieve.

“Cyril Ose Ayeobore wrote:

Nigerians always find a reason to be happy even in the face of abject poverty.”

Well said. Even in the slums and shanty towns, you don't see people sitting around depressed, we get on with life and we are very tolerant people.

it is faith and hope that makes the poor man on the street give u the most beautiful, brown-toothed smile u'll ever see, its the same hope and faith that'd make Nigerians living in such poverty, lack and corruption the happiest people on earth and yes, we are happy people...GOD BLESS NIGERIA!!!

There is no need for argument about our rankung being the most happiest on earth,cant you see all nigerian living abroad, are they not the most happiest people where the indigenes are comitting suicide and all,i live in ireland ,please come and see how naijas are happy here.no cause for alarm.

There is no need for argument about our ranking being the most happiest on earth,cant you see all nigerian living abroad, are they not the most happiest people where the indigenes are comitting suicide and all,i live in ireland ,please come and see how naijas are happy here.no cause for alarm.

Have you watched Forrest Gump ? In general, the more stupid you are, the more happier you tend to be.

Happiness is what has kept Nigeria together as a united political entity. Despite the numerous social,economic and political problems confronting Nigeria, her hopeful citizens have resolved to put on the greatest defensive and offensive amours: HAPPINESS.

I have been abroad for over 20 years in several countries, and as much as I hate to say this; Nigeirans are more friendly, and down to earth, English complains about weather, Americans about money, French are just grumppy etc...., Even during Civil war Nigerians still have time to party. GOD BLESS NIGERIA

How many Nigerians do you know that have committed suicide? No matter how bad things get for us....we still love life...Have you ever worked around the streets of Lagos and see even the hawkers that run about in the very hot sun? Don you notice that they are practically always laughing and cracking jokes. Go around the public markets and slums and you notice that even the very poor smile, crack jokes and make fun of each other at continually. I've been around the world and still not seen any country where its people don't let their problems weigh them down every second of their life.....suffering and smiling is what we call it....Carry on 9ja...we are a blessed nation...

God his the one responsible for Nigeria's HAPPINESS

I think we the nigerians are realy the hapiest people on earth ' although the writter did not see it like that,We all know that any thing black or african they-always say it is bad.The writer seeing that bad intention is now turnend to good may want to withdraw the article,his plans is to tell us that we are happy when we are not suppose to be.

Infact, i don't understand why it is said that nigerians are the happiest people on earth. even though that am from there. still am comfused.
can somebody help me please.

Happiness! Pride is the word, Nigerian love to take pride even in a flimsy success. |Why r u happy? 24/7 electricity is off, no job, no security, no life, and u say u r happy? then stop complaining & keep on living in yur present state of life. I AM A NIGERIAN & AM NOT HAPPY. All the issue of being happy is just a facial expression, ask an average nigerian kig what he/she want to become - the answer is usually 'I WANT TO GO TO AMERICA OR LONDON' it is from children u can get yur answer, so stop deceiving yourself.

Happiness! Pride is the word, Nigerian love to take pride even in a flimsy success. |Why r u happy? 24/7 electricity is off, no job, no security, no life, and u say u r happy? then stop complaining & keep on living in yur present state of life. I AM A NIGERIAN & AM NOT HAPPY. All the issue of being happy is just a facial expression, ask an average nigerian kid what he/she want to become - the answer is usually 'I WANT TO GO TO AMERICA OR LONDON' it is from children u can get yur answer, so stop deceiving yourself.

Nigerians are the happiest nation on earth, many people may not understand it because they ear so many frightening news about Nigerians from other countries and as such they even fear to come to Nigerian. anyway in other to be on track ask those foreigners among us they will tell you that Nigerians are the happiest nation on earth. this is because we have learned to understand that through happiness do not necessarily rely on money or wealth, but the ability to be a good social beings i am proud to a Nigerian.

Look around you if you live anywhere else. When was the last time you saw someone smiling to himself despite an empty pocket, when was the last time your neighbour showed genuine concern over your uncle's cousin's girlfriend's aching toe. I dare say; happiness is not material, it is a soul rythm.

well i dont believe nigerian are happy people, we tend to beliieve we are but deep down,we are angry with the way of life here, honestly people fake smiles on their faces because they dont want there neighbour to know what they are passing through, lm not really pround to be a nigerian thou l thank God.

well i dont believe nigerian are happy people, we tend to beliieve we are but deep down,we are angry with the way of life here, HAPPINESS COMES FROM INSIDE honestly people fake smiles on their faces because they dont want there neighbour to know what they are passing through, lm not really pround to be a nigerian thou l thank God.

NIGERIANS?HAPPY?Forget it, we are a great bunch of pretenders,go 2 their homes they deal with their wifes and kids,but when they see oyibo(whites) they smile, do not be deceived.

Happiness means alot of different things to many people, why Nigerians are said to be the happiest people is because even if things are really bad and we are the poorest, people always beleive that e go better tomorrow and that hope is what makes us Happy..

i have read interesting comments.
not until i left the shores of Nigeria did i realise how happy we are as a people. if you think otherwise, wait till you finally get that visa and come to countries where people live on credit, drive cars not yet paid for, own houses that would constantly put you on the edge cos you want to meet up your mortgage, having bills to settle every second and ultimately you would appreciate been able to come out of your house and having friendly neighbors to talk to on your street...............it is then you would realise life is much more than constant light.
and if ever you think westerners are happier, how would you explain suicide rate in those countries.
never underestimate the place of God when evaluating happiness!!!!!!!!!. it does not come from material possession.

I think the reason people who aren't Nigerian/haven't been to Nigeria don't think Nigerians are a happy people is because they don't know how to really just be thankful that they are alive. In Nigeria everything is to be thanked for. Happiness there isn't the material wealth that people think of as the “good life” in some countries. The “good life” in Nigeria is food on the table, friends and family. That's why I can say we are the happiest.

I think Good Health is of paramount importance, as far as any happiness index is concerned. Then, comes money . I don't know if power is really important for a common man. Taking that into account, I believe it is definitely possible for a healthy Nigerian who is financially self sufficient (to meet the needs he deems as necessary for his life) to be the happiest man on the planet.
..... a commoner from India

Keep on with the bit happy Nigerians! Either those of you who refuses to belive Nigeria has the happiest people like it or not, WE indeed remains the happiest people. Iam out of the country at the moment, and for the first time, am able to appreciate why God made me a Nigererian. I have hold series of debate with people from different nationalities on this topic and all agreed that we are happy people...

I very well agreed with what everyone has said here, it is so true. i am a Nigerian and i have been happy all my life even in my thick and thin. I used to work in selfridges, london, i remember other staff trying to hang around just to tap a chunk of my happiness bcos it goes a long way for them and they ask me why i am so happy, i cant find a reason though but i just say to them it is from within then they ask, are u a nigerian?
I think happiness is a gift and am so proud to be a Nigerian. As u can see, we dont need a QUEEN to be happy

My country, 9ja is just the best however you'd like to look @ it. We make, break, quake and even rake; from every ramification the world's always waiting for what Nija has to offer and yes we're the happiest -not given to suicide, murder, revolution et al. We always have a happy way to end our problems; we are just a unique and blessed people we have no reason but to be happy irrespective of a somewhat foreign subtly induced mismanagement.
Can anything good come from Nigeria? Yes, numerous that's why we're happy.
Onyema Agumanu (Warri)

It is not only ridiculous but a total balderdash! In fact, this is the case of been slapped and denied the right to cry. Either those who have conducted the purported survey are living in another planet or they have cooked it up. Can you imagine, a hungry man being happy?

I must tell you this and I agree with most of the comments posted, Nigerians are the happiest and amongst the most blessed people created by God Almighty. Despite all the Bad Governments we had we still survive becuase God has given much and enough wealth to go round the over 150 Million population. Correct me if I'm wrong we have so many living below poverty level, but when you are rich in Nigeria you will see that you will be rich to the core, so also for the poor. But I bet you with all the looting that have taken place in our beloved Nigeria we are still happy, if it were in another country, it will have been splited into 6 or more different parts. We are Nigerians and United we remain forever God's Willing. God Bless Nigeria the happiest people on earth.

Poverty is basically a mindset. Agreed, most Nigerians live below the poverty line.However, i believe our resilience and tolerance levels are higher than normal. Religion or faith also play a vital part in the day-to-day affairs of the typical Nigerian's life. He would most certainly attribute his misfortune or bad karma to 'God's will'.

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