By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Nigeria is the largest African country Britain ever colonized; India was the largest in Asia. The British came to both with the empire’s full package — religion, education, culture, language, and technology. Here, however, the paths diverged.India rejected British religion, names, dressing, and identity, but wisely embraced British technology, systems, and discipline. Nigeria did the opposite. Today, over 80% of Indians remain Hindus. Other religions coexist without erasing India’s soul. Hindi is the official language; English is merely a tool. Indians keep their names and identity.…
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