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The Federal Republic Nigeria

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html

Presented by: Georgia Haygood, Phuong Long , Michael Hauser,
Wendy Dusek
Ms. Sonandre, Communication Course 101
May 29th, 2012

COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
 Location (By Michael Hauser)

 Demographics (By Michael Hauser)

 Brief Political Overview (By Michael Hauser)

 Male and Female Gender Roles (by Wendy Dusek)

 Nonverbal Communication (By Wendy Dusek)

 Formal and Informal Clothing (By Georgia Haygood)

 The Festival of Durbar (By Phuong Long)

 Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

This brief presentation will give fellow students the
opportunity to establish a better understanding of the
people who reside in The Federal Republic of Nigeria. The
general concepts that will be discussed are
location, demographics, gender roles, verbal and
nonverbal communication, clothing styles and rituals.

Location
By Michael Hauser

http://www.google.com/search?

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is

L
located in Western Africa between the
counties of Benin and Cameroon.
(CIA, 2012)

o The Southern most tip of the country
boards the Gulf of Guinea. (CIA, 2012)

c The Federal Republic of Nigeria is
roughly twice the size of California, but

a is the most populated country in Africa .
(CIA, 2012)

t Nigeria is composed of more than 250
ethnic groups:

i
Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Ijaw, Kanuri,
Ibibio and Tiv. (CIA, 2012)

o
According to the CIA Book of World
Facts, the major religious practiced in
Nigeria consists of Muslim

n
50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs
10% (CIA, 2012)

CIA, 2012

Demographics
By: Michael Hauser

http://www.google.com/search

As of July 2012, the population of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria consisted of roughly
170,123,740 people. (CIA, 2012)
Demographics

Nigeria is composed of more than 250 ethnic
groups to include: Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo,
Ijaw, Kanuri, Ibibio and Tiv. (CIA, 2012)

The major religious practiced in Nigeria
consists of Muslim 50%, Christian 40%,
indigenous beliefs 10% (CIA, 2012)

The predominate language spoken in the
Federal Republic of Nigeria is English. (CIA,
2012)

Nigerian‟s also speak, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo),
Fulani and 500 other native languages. (CIA, http://www.google.com/search
2012)

Demographics

Why do you think that The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the
most populated country in Africa?

Why do you think the English language is the predominate
spoken language in Nigeria, when Nigeria has over 500 different
indigenous languages?

Basic Political Overview
By: Michael Hauser

President Jonathan Goodluck


The British first colonized Nigeria in the
1900‟s. (National Encyclopedia 2003)

The Federal Republic of Nigeria became
Basic Political Overview

an independent country in 1960.
(National Encyclopedia 2003)

Nigeria's official independence day is
October 1, 1960. (National Encyclopedia
2003)

Nigeria is divided into 36 states and 1 http://www.google.com/search
territory . (National Encyclopedia 2003)

The Capital city of Nigeria is Abuja.

Nigeria‟s Constitution was officially
adopted on May 5, 1999. (National
Encyclopedia 2003)

Nigeria is a democratic republic country.

Nigeria‟s current president is Jonathan http://www.google.com/search
Goodluck, who was sworn into office on
May 6, 2010. (National Encyclopedia 2003)

GENDER ROLES
BY: Wendy Dusek


Gender Roles
In the Nigerian culture, men
have little obligation to
provide for their wives or
children.

Women are often expected
to earn significant portions
of the family income.

Women have traditionally
had to farm or sell
homemade products in the
local markets to ensure that
they could feed and clothe
their children.


The division of labor along
gender lines can even be
seen within the farming
cassava
industry.

For example, the kinds of
Gender roles

crops that women
cultivate differ from those
types of crops grown by
men.

In the Igbo society, yams
are seen as crop grown
only by men. Where beans
and cassava are crops
grown by women.

Modern Nigeria is still
considered to be a
patriarchal society. Men http://www.google.com/search
are still considered to be
the dominant gender.

Gender Roles
Even in today‟s society, in Nigeria, women have very little
legal rights and very little influence in society. Women are
viewed more as objects instead of individuals.

If Nigerian women wished to exercise any influences on
society, they would have to do so through their husband,
brother or sons‟.

According to Nigeria's Penal Code, men have the right to
physically reprimand their wives, as long as they do not
cause any permanent physical injury.

Gender Role Question

Why do you think Women still have very little
rights and influences in society ?

NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
By: Wendy Dusek


Nonverbal communication

Nigerian‟s typically have
great appreciation and
respect for their elders.

In Nigeria, eating, shaking
hands, or passing an item
is always done with your
right hand. Doing any of
those tasks with your left
hand is considered
unacceptable.

In Nigeria the left hand is
considered “dirty” and is
only used for personal http://www.google.com/search
toiletries.

When meeting with
individuals, Nigerian‟s
expect a friendly handshake
accompanied with a long
list of “well wishes” for
family members.

Direct or constant eye
contact can be seen as
intrusive to Nigerian‟s.

The people of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria are very
animated individuals while
conversing. Nigerian‟s
commonly touch, or make http://www.google.com/search
gestures while talking with
one and another.

Nonverbal Communication

While shaking hands,
Nigerian men will often rest
their opposite hand on the
shoulder of the person who
they are shaking hands
with.
Unless initiated by a
women, you should not
shake hands with them.

It is not acceptable to
extend your thumb upwards
towards anyone, because
this is considered to be a
very rude sign.


Why do you think the people of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria decided to use their left
hands as the “unclean” hand instead of their
right hand?


By: Georgia Haywood

NONVERBAL USE OF
CLOTHING: FORMAL

Colors
The meaning of colors worn differ from people to
people. In certain occasions it is common to wear a
particular color depending on the event.
 Yellow represents fertility.
 Green signifies the
 The people in Akan use renewal and growth seen
colors like red, black, and in plants and signifies the
brown for funerals. cycle of birth and decay.
 Blue can represent the
presence of God or refer
to the pure spirit.
 The people of Ashanti will  Red relates to passion-
use colors such as white for political determination,
struggle, and defense.
joyous ceremonies.
 Black denotes
seriousness and union
with ancestors.

Woman attending a
funeral. Her green attire
represents the cycle of
birth and decay.

A performance
of the “Abang”
(meaning “pot”)
symbolizing
fertility in
Nigeria.

http://www.allwestafrica.com/0203201210360.html?galleryPage=2

http://www.maobongoku.com/maobong_mypeople_tradition_abang.htm

Suits and national dress are
expected when attending a
business meeting.
• If you are visiting or new to
Nigeria, it is recommended to
stay in dress code.
http://www.nico.gov.ng/gallery/view/3.html
http://www.abujacity.com/abuja_and_beyond/dress-and-social-etiquette.html


BY: Georgia Haywood

NONVERBAL USE OF
CLOTHING: INFORMAL

What is casual in Nigeria?
Farmer being interviewed
Everyday attire in Nigeria is simple,
still remains conservative.
If regular t-shirts and shorts are
frowned upon, then, what is
acceptable?
 For some women it may include
knee length skirts and tops that School children
cover their shoulders.
 Shawls which cover their head when
at certain places such as a church.
 Some Nigerian men wear trousers
with a long or short sleeved shirt. Head Shawl

http://belindaotas.com/?p=4123

Traditional clothing
For women
 Buba- a loose neck blouse; usually long sleeved

 Iro- bottom part of outfit. Unfolded it looks like
rectangular sheet.
 Gele- a headpiece. Unfolded it loos like a
rectangular sheet which can be folded a variety
of ways.
 Iborun- an extra „scarf piece‟ which can be tied
around the neck or worn across the body.
 Kaba- a one piece dress for men

 Buba- similar to what women wear, but is long
enough to go halfway down the thighs.
 Sokoto- trousers

 Fila- round cap worn on head

NONVERBAL USE OF
CLOTHING

Why do you think that the people of Nigeria
chose to wear a large assortment of bright
colors for specific occasions ?

The Durbar Festival
By: Phuong Long

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=durbar+festival

Durbar Festival
A tourist attraction called “The Durbar” is a
festival that occurs in the Northern portion
of The Federal Republic of Nigeria in cities
to include, Kano, Katsina and Bida. The word
“Durbar” means military parade. (onlinenigeria.com,
2012)

Dating back to colonial times, household
members brought their horses to regional
Durbars to showcase their horsemanship and
prove they are ready for war. The celebration
consist of a parade on horseback which are
flamboyantly decorated or dressed. King, http://www.google.com/imgres?
Chiefs and other selected officials will wear q=durbar+festival
ceremonial attire and ride their horses
accompanied by cultural music. (onlinenigeria.com,
2012)

Modern Durbar festivals have incorporated
religious prayers at the beginning of each
day either in the local city square or in front
of the Emir‟s (leader) palace. (onlinenigeria.com,
2012)
http://www.google.com/imgr
es?q=durbar+festival

Conclusion

 After reviewing this power point presentation, students
should feel more knowledgeable about Nigerians and
how they communicate, location, demographics, politics,
gender roles, attire and some rituals. The people of
Nigeria are a diverse group of individuals who wear
bright colorful clothing, maintain extraordinary rituals,
and have different beliefs on male and female roles than
your conventional gender roles of the United States.

References
 Abuja City. (n.d.). Dress and Social Etiquette. Retrieved May 10th 2012 from
http://www.abujacity.com/abuja_and_beyond/dress-and-social-etiquette.html

 Central Intelligence Agency, (2012, May 10) The World Factbook. Retrieved May
8th 2012 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/ni.html

 Maobong Oku (2011) Retrieved May 15th 2012 from
http://www.maobongoku.com/maobong_mypeople_tradition_abang.htm

 Oats, Belinda. (2012, September 13). Belinda Oats, Telling it Like it is. Win
Theater Tickets: We All Love Freebies. Retrieved May 18th 2012 from
http://belindaotas.com/?p=4123

 Google search images of Nigeria? (n.d). Retrieved May 16th 2012 from
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=nigeria

References
 Google Search Durbar Festival? (n.d.) Retrieved May 17th 2012 from
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=durbar+festival+in+nigeria

 Onlinenigeria.com. (2012) The Durbar Festival. Retrieved from
http://www.onlinenigeria.com/festivals

 Motherland Nigeria. (2002). Attire. Retrieved from
http://www.motherlandnigeria.com/attire.html

 What to Wear on Holiday. (2012). Nigeria. Retrieved May 7th 2012 from
http://www.whattowearonholiday.com/holiday-wardrobe/africa/nigeria/109-what-
to-wear-in-nigeria.php

 West Africa News. (2012, March 02). In Pictures:Final Funeral Ceremony for
Odumegwu Ojukwu. Retrieved from
http://www.allwestafrica.com/0203201210360.html?galleryPage=2

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