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.””
About This Quote
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.
Address ethnic disparities in professional fields.
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Type
When to use this quote
- medical school admissions
- public health policy
- regional development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can improve ethnic representation today?
- How have these ratios changed over time?
Historical data may not reflect current trends.