If you must engage Nigerians you must be grounded. The combination of Neuroscience (Brain & its functioning), Pedagogy (individual Education & Learning) and Psychology (Mind & Behavior) are critical as they culminate at Neuroeducation (Mind, Brain & Education Science).
When you combine Neuroscience with Psychology you delve into the depth of Neuropsychology. Let me explain. When you are pushed to make a promise to a Nigerian. However much they make it seem like they will patiently let things take its natural course. Don’t fall for it.
The man that tells you he needs something and would appreciate your consent, adding that there is no hurry would begin to ask how far 30minutes after that consent is obtained. Constant reminders per hour follow suit. Making you regret ever reading the message in the first place.
Okay, let’s dive deeper. Recall that guy that sold stuff to you telling you to pay whenever for an item you don’t really need but decided to buy because you believe he’s not in a hurry and would understand you are helping each other? Yes...him too. He’ll ask how far 2days later.
Now picture a candidate you voted for based on his promises and manifesto. Imagine the sense of entitlement and expectation years after none of the promises were kept. Think about the groundswell of angst on a national scale. Think of interests disappointed & violated.
If citizens can’t wait a week to recoup their expectation however the means deployed at securing the promise, imagine what years of disappointments does to the Psyche of each and every. Thus the transfer of aggression and distrusts that necessitates uninformed generalization.
Nigerians are mostly self taught. The level of Pedagogy (Individual Education & learning) is deeper than our government can ever comprehend. When the study of this fused with psychology, we create Educational psychology which enriches engagement. You can see why Twitter works.
It can be exasperating dealing with trust issues and having people play on your intelligence with lies and deceit. It is the most unconscionable experience ever especially for Nigerians who are known globally to be the best at what they do. I will forever preach Neurodiversity.
Whatever it is while U comb through the litany of political parties/candidates, know that Promises are the sweetest lies. The issue is not really about the time bombs we stampede to power but our ignorance, sentiments cum political illiteracy that blind us from asking questions.
