Do away with quota, Nigeria

"Furore over cut-off marks for admission into FG Colleges. INJUSTICE, INEQUALITY ANTI- DEVELOPMENT " (sun newspaper, 6/25/13)

Do away with quota, Nigeria

I agree we should do away with quotas entirely, period; for the simple fact that quota encourages ethnic division, tribal discord, rivalry and tribalism. Quota encourages unhealthy completion between the groups and emphasizes more on our differences instead of on our similarities. For progress and development, Nigerians should be hired for jobs or admitted to schools on merit. As much as I would like every Nigerian parts and people to be fairly represented in our employment and educational sectors emphasis should weigh more on, proficiency, excellence, and development; on our commonalities and not on our differences.  Yes, there should be programs for the disadvantaged and the challenged not just for some parts of Nigeria but for all parts of Nigeria. Any part of Nigeria that is heavily disadvantaged or challenged would then benefit more from the programs that are meant for all Nigerians with such difficulties.