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Physicians Nigeria Quote by Thomas Sowell

“Out of 160 physicians in Nigeria in the early 1950s, 76 were Yorubas, 49 were Ibos and only one was Hausa-Fulani.” quote by Thomas Sowell
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““Out of 160 physicians in Nigeria in the early 1950s, 76 were Yorubas, 49 were Ibos and only one was Hausa-Fulani.””

Thomas Sowell

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Source Book: "Wealth, Poverty and Politics", 2000

The demographic breakdown shows a disproportionate representation of ethnic groups among physicians in 1950s Nigeria.

In simple terms: Physicians were mostly Yorubas and Ibos, few Hausa‑Fulani.

Key Takeaway

Address ethnic disparities in professional fields.

Themes

ethnicity education healthcare workforce

Mood

reflective informative

Type

sociological historical

When to use this quote

  • medical school admissions
  • public health policy
  • regional development

Key Concepts

demographic analysis social equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can improve ethnic representation today?
  • How have these ratios changed over time?
A Different Perspective

Historical data may not reflect current trends.

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