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Batteries have a shorter lifespan in Nigeria primarily because of extremely hot weather. Overcharging is the second main reason for shortened battery life. The battery contains liquid and heat causes it to evaporate. Low fluid levels will damage the internal structure of the battery. My experience with batteries in hot climates is a lifespan of 2-3 years for batteries that could last about 5 years in temperate regions. A sealed maintenance free AGM battery is the best option for hot climates.

wisdomiskey:
In light of all the racial ruckus in America, if one was to consider moving back home, what can $30,000 do for you in Nigeria in terms of property, lifestyle and business?

I don't know how long you've been out of Nigeria or how old you are, but things may be a lot different than when you left. Like some have rightly said, moving back to Nigeria should be a gradual process and you need a well defined plan to make it work. When you develop a plan, you will know if $30k is enough for the transition. In my opinion, the best way to move back is with a guaranteed income stream from a 401k, investments or soc security, or better yet, a combination of all. Earning a living in Nigeria is not an easy task if you're used to the way things work in the Western world. I myself will not do it. My counsel to you would be the following. Stay a few more years in the U.S. and build or buy a property in Nigeria. That removes the wahala of renting a property. You may decide to get something that could double as a source of rental income. Develop a stream of guaranteed income in the US so that you are not beholden to whatever venture you decide to dabble in within Nigeria. This way, you would have eliminated a lot of risk involved in moving back home. I myself will move back someday, but with all of the things described above. I will also have the option to go back for healthcare and other reasons, like Mr EgunMogaji2

Having said that, don't be distraught with the current racial ruckus in America. Things do not look good right now and may not look like they are changing for the better fast enough, but you need to look at where the country is coming from to understand how far its come. You can't deny that the trajectory has been generally moving forward and the future appears better then the present. Nigeria on the other hand cannot say the same. Our past appears brighter than our future outlook and that's putting it mildly.

Sparrow0:
But then the murderers were "fired"
That ain't justice, they deserve to rot in jail. But it still won't bring George back.
It's just traumatizing aswear, haven't been able to get it out of my mind. Every time I close my eyes it just keep replaying. RIP to the poor guy

Firing is just the first step, I hope. They will most likely face criminal charges (likely both state and federal), and after that civil damages law suits. If they are convicted, they will likely face persecution from the prison population during their entire stay and may have to be in solitary. The system works great when it does, but this nonsense has got to stop.

What happened to George Floyd was not just outrageous and inexcusable, it was also illegal as per police procedure. I am glad there is a legal system in place to bring justice to the situation, but this doesn't bring George back. For him, the damage is irreparable. It is appalling that some members of the police force in the US think they can get away with anything, but we thank God that cell phones have brought a lot of injustice to light. I hate to say this, but the current political climate is one reason why a lot of these brazen attacks on minorities is happening now.

charlesELIKIBA:
oh wow.
this has got to be my best read so far.
you maybe right about comparison because sometimes I feel anything my cousins are today is out of their fathers wealth and not a fresh beginning like mine. that's the only comparison I can think of
truth is for me I have blamed my own mother the most, you know for giving me out.
to be honest if I have anger for anyone on if I was treated differently, that anger will be on my mother.
and this has affected our mother, son relationship.... it's not there at all.
I am beginning to think I know what to do.

it's just poped on me after reading what you wrote. maybe my uncles wife is expecting of me like a son because I have refused to recognise my mother as my true mother. just maybe this is the connection that needs to be broken. I need to love my mother more and unconditionally.

I think I need to talk to my mother about how i feel. oh boy can belive I am teary just writing this sentence. I feel this is it really.

This is really touching. I can't answer your immediate question but would like to offer you some advice on issues within your immediate control. First, please don't blame your mother. It is natural for a child to feel this way if sent away by parents to go live someplace other than their home. Think about what your mother would have gone through to believe that her child was better off being with her brother outside her home. It's not an easy decision unless one is completely heartless and irresponsible. I want to believe your mother did this for good reasons. In addition, your father was also complicit in this decision. Why would your mother send you away to someone other than your father if he was willing to take up his responsibilities?

Second, it is only natural for a child to feel resentment if not treated equally with their peers. You felt like you were treated differently than your cousins when you were a child and that is completely natural at that age. You are now an adult and grown up. Try to let go of those feelings. Forgive and move on. The take away here is that if you ever find yourself taking care of someone's child in your household, don't forget how you felt. Make sure you treat the child like yours. If you see a child in that situation, provide advice to the caregivers whenever you can.
Third, honor your living father (uncle) and mother. Visit them, provide them welfare. MKO Abiola used to say "the hand that giveth is always on top"
Love, forgiveness and caring are all very therapeutic to the soul. You may just find that doing this resolves some of the other issues.

Iamgrey5:
Lol

Okay we will be waiting for you in Ibadan

Take good care of yourself

The Ibadan lovefest is really strong on Nairaland! Counting Mr EgunMogaji2, we'all make a posse of 4 . All other Ibadan peeps should holler.

lucasalves:
You are certainly right about that but then again when you compare the living expenses in Nigeria to that of the U.S it's absolutely crazy to even consider traveling for work especially if as indicated the job he has here is a secure one... Also Check the homeless stat in the U.S and yes 60k a year in the U.S might as well be earning 1 million a year in Nigeria if you adjust for the cost of living.

I am not advocating one way or the other for the OP to relocate. In a prior post, I mentioned that money is only a means to an end and until the OP articulates his objectives, he cannot make an honest determination of either option. Having said that, homeless stats are tangential to this. As far as I know, until before covid 19, there were homeless shelters/other options available for the homeless to go. Unemployment was at an all time low such that you could work 3 jobs if you wanted to. My point is that there are other issues going on with those you see out on the streets in the US, unlike Nigeria where those on the street/under the bridge truly have no options.

One issue with comparing cost of living in the Americas with Nigeria is that its not an apples to apples comparison. When you earn a salary in the US, your taxes cover education, shared health insurance cost (with your employer), social security (retirement) etc. None of these are covered by your taxes in Nigeria in addition to having to provide your own security, electricity, water etc. I cannot tell if $60k per year for a single person in the US is equivalent to 12 million Naira per year on an equivalent basis.

AfricanWahala:
oh absolutely!

I recognize the fact that many sub-Saharan African countries are doing much better than Nigeria in terms of progression. Examples are: Botswana, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and some others but Nigerians are too arrogant to realise and we are often deluded by thinking we are the giant of Africa because of our economic and population size. The real measure of progress should be how the standard of living of the average citizen is improving.

What would make us stand a better chance as a group (Africans) is to unify and partner to grow together. The Chinese don't ask us what countries we are from before they discriminate against us in Guangzhou, the Europeans don't care where we are from before they treat us like trash in their countries and in the US.

Us being divided like we currently are makes it easier for us to be conquered and the tribalism we have in nigeria has been a curse that only benefits Europeans and the Chinese these days.

Thanks for your contribution thoiugh.

I agree that a unified Africa stands a better chance, but there are too many variables outside of our control to make this happen in the foreseeable future. Nigeria itself is not unified so how do we start to unify with the rest of Africa? In my opinion, this is a much heavier lift than other opportunities within our control. Other African countries are moving on. They are harnessing opportunities within their control and making progress within and outside their countries. Who would have thought the Somalis would be in the forefront in gaining political power in the U.S? Nigerians are by a long shot the most individually successful immigrant group from Africa, but Somalis have also made their mark collectively/politically. They say respect is earned not given. This is why there is respect for many Nigerian individuals in the US, but contempt for the country as a whole.
In my opinion, we need to play the hand we've been dealt. There are many things we can do in Nigeria even with the tribalism, corruption, injustice etc. some African countries that fought civil wars in the recent past are making progress and seem to have a better future ahead as they figure things out within the parameters they operate.

lucasalves:
There is nothing factual about your story... I don't know why a grown man will come online to brag about money he doesn't have.... What kind of person makes 800k a month and even here on nairaland seeking travel advise... 800k in any country is a baller income giving how tough things are economically across the globe. Stop deceiving yourself and get a life

800k Naira monthly income may be a ballers income in Nigeria but not in other parts of the world. An individual can live well on that income but will need to manage very carefully to save for retirement. It is roughly equivalent to $2k a month or $24k a year; poverty level for a family of 3 in the U.S. (even considering that school is free and at this income, you will qualify for subsidized health insurance). An entry level professional (bachelors degree) in my professsion earns about $60k a year. However, you will spend a significant portion of your income on living expenses here no doubt.

EgunMogaji2:
One person or the other in Nigeria has had a legup or two over the years. Some major, some minor.

What about Obasanjo Farms, Glo, AirTel, MTN?

I know nothing about those firms, but what I do know is that knowing what I know today, my friends would be in jail if they did what they did in another country.

AfricanWahala:
Thank you for your insight sir.

To be honest, I was one of the most critical individuals on Nigeria from a young age Soni had to leave and live abroad and witness the lifestyle for myself.

To be honest, life in Canada has been much better than it is in Nigeria and I've been here for 8 years but the more I grow, I realise that we Africans cannot continue to escape from our problems. The scariest part is realising that the educated ones among us are the one that make their way to Western countries and develop these countries at the expense of sever brain drain input country.

Our leaders definitely don't care about the future of Nigeria because if they did, they should have started mitigating this mass exodus/brain drain situation currently going on because it's a recipee for disaster in the future for example: NMA has about 77,000 registered doctors and dentists out of which 40,000 practices abroad. This leaves a population of 200 million people to depend on 37, 000 doctors. It is not sustainable.

At the end of the day, we have a massive problem and the solution is to unite as Africans regardless our tribes and religions and we need to build Africa by ourselves...not the Chinese, not the Europeans or Americans. We Africans have to do something otherwise we are going to remain at the bottom of the food chain FOREVER

Sir, do not make the mistake of lumping all of Africa in the same bucket as Nigeria. Many African countries are progressing while Nigeria is regressing or standing still at best in the indices that enable long term sustainable development. Our close neighbor Ghana is making significant progress. Today, it is the #1 choice in West Africa for large multinational manufacturing companies that want to do business in an ethical fashion, consistent with the way they are used to operating in their home countries. Isn't it ironic that the West African market is essentially Nigeria, but they prefer to produce outside of it and only do arms length trade within its confines?

Money is a means, not an end. Money is there to help you meet your needs and reach an end goal. If you articulate what your end goal is, we can help with some insight about Canada and if it is a possible path to reaching your goals.

[quote author=EgunMogaji2 post=89952939]Thank you Sir.

The asshats assume that I'm trying to convince them not to travel out. Why should I do that?

I just don't like people that talks bad about the country. It's my self assigned task to assist/encourage anyone that has decided to come back home. If it's their choice.

Yes, there's epileptic power, there's no portable water, blah blah blah. But it's under this same condition that the Zartechs https://www.zartechltd.com and their types are making money.

Zartech......All is not what it seems looking from the outside! I am privy to a lot of information about the Zard family having grown up and done business with them. Let's just say they've had many advantages that the average Nigerian doesn't have and mastered the "unique" Nigerian way of doing business!

Truth be told, there is a lot of money to be made in Nigeria. The problem is, at what cost? The foreigners making tons of money in Nigeria are there because they can get away with almost anything they do. They have privileges that the average Nigerian does not have and advantages they can never get in their own countries. They bribe, beg, steal, enslave, misbehave etc. The way the British, French and Portuguese exploited Africa in the 1800's and 1900's is the same way the Indians, Lebanese and Chinese are doing today. The only difference is the active participation and enablement by our authorities and some citizens, all for a measly fistfull of dollars. At least, back then, our forefathers put up some resistance.

The Chinese flood our markets with substandard products with the active participation of Nigerian traders, just to make maximum profits at the expense of our own people. They come here and setup manufacturing plants, treat people like slaves and pay them slave wages. They sell their products at more than 100% profit margin because they are not paying the true cost. The same employer that easily spends 50k for dinner and drinks will pay his workers 20k per month with no other benefits. They invest little and squeeze the system for maximum returns. These people will then repartriate all of their profits to their home countries and we say they are making money and want to emulate them? Yes, you can make money in Nigeria but the cost is huge to us as a nation. I personally will not setup shop and treat my fellow citizens the way foreigners treat us. I will not bribe, beg, steal, rape and enslave to make a profit. I refuse to move around with armed police paid for by the government (that should be for the benefit of average citizens) for my personal safety while the rest of the population is at the mercy of kidnappers and bandits. By the grace of God, I will never feel comfortable exploiting my fellow human being, especially in the country of my birth. My conscience will never allow for this to happen.

On the issue of migration, people that have the means have been doing so for eternity. Our forefathers moved to the area called Nigeria because wherever they came from was not conducive for them at that point in time. If you don't like where you're at, try to change it, and if not possible, move!

MuchAdo:
Hahahahahahaha

They are no fantasy statements. In fact, let me add, when I had my second child, I wasn't under any HMO or health insurance. And I didn't have any connection whatsoever...

Yet my wife and child got all the top notch healthcare almost for free!...

You see, in this country, you just have access to information. A lot of freebies abound in this country but many are just not aware of them and how to even access them.

I don't want to disclose my location because of my controversial status here...

You may have gotten those services for free (free to you), but I guarantee you that someone else was paying. The paying party was most likely the 200 million people of Nigeria who are paying the opportunity cost of providing free healthcare to a few elite. My point is that there is no free lunch. You are one out of 200 million. If it is really free, why isn't it opened up to benefit everyone? Healthcare in most of the civilized world is a right, not a secret benefit to be accessed by the privileged few.

I don't think a revolution in Nigeria will take place in the conventional fashion. We are too specially unique for that to happen. However, I see some disturbing signs of a build up of events that could fuel a potential blow up. Consider some of these ominous signs that to me are like groundwork for a future event. First, unrestrained kidnappings and killings across the country leading to citizens building up their own defenses; the build up of regional militias across the country not even including Boko Haram. For example, the Niger Delta is armed to the teeth. I have read reports of the existence of at least one private navy in the delta region that has serious gunboats and at least one warship. Another interesting development is the current practice of governors enforcing authority over their state borders during the covid 19 crisis. A lot is going on that is potential tinder after that initial spark happens. I don't think a planned or manufactured revolution like Sowore tried to do will work. The pressure has to build up naturally and blow up spontaneously. The usual Nigerian follow follow will happen naturally. The most important factor, in my opinion, is psychological. Most Nigerians have "checked out"! There is no longer "a Nigeria" in most peoples subconscious. If things continue as they are, it is only a matter of time.

jamoyakz:
I see so in essence working those jobs are just basically a means to an end with the end result of getting more qualification/better job.
thank you for your insight

It depends on what your goals are. Some folks make a career out of these jobs and make a decent living and are content with the relatively limited financial rewards. For some folks, being in the military is a lifelong dream so it's not necessarily just a stepping stone. I think you'd need to have a real passion to stay in these careers. One benefit of being active military or reserve is that they could pay up to 100% of your tuition to go college. A buddy of mine was earning about $60k per year including lots of overtime as a correctional officer in Illinois. He got burnt out, quit and went back to school. He now earns north of $160k working as an actuary after taking like 9 qualifying exams.

oludanobi:
Another wave of recession is here , many would be affected , very few will benefit from it. This is me thinking out loud , what's the next best move , some people are already buying shares , others think prices will continue to fall. Come rain , come sunshine we remain positive and hopeful.

Here's my 2c. If you're invested in the market and took a hit, stay in for the long run. These are still unrealized paper losses until you actually sell. The market is rebounding and appears to be on track for a full recovery sooner than anticipated with the hope that we don't see a resurgence/uptick of covid 19 cases and fatalities. At a minimum, a re-balance of your investment portfolio should be explored. I did this when the market hit bottom with bonds up and stocks down. I moved investments out of bonds into stocks and it has paid off big as stocks rebounded.

jamoyakz:
interesting so what about those that don't go back to school but end up as correctional officers or at most join the military any part way to success for those people?

Permit me to add some insight. To be successful in the U.S., you need to think long term. Being a corrections officer or joining the military in a non officer cadre is a good start, but you don't want to remain there. In my opinion, these jobs are a young mans game. Do you want to be working corrections and doing odd shifts in your 50's and beyond? If it's not a state position with a pension, will you earn enough to save a good amount in your 401k so you can retire when your strength or health starts to wane? In the military, the salaries are not that good compared to the private sector and the lifestyle is brutal. Looking from the Nigerian perspective, yes, they are a good start but you must look beyond the here and now.
I have friends who started in these jobs but went back to school to upgrade their educational qualifications. They are all doing very well today. The difference in income, potential and lifestyle is like night and day between both paths.

cronsberg:
Just today I was making some random searches online as to why we in Nigeria seem so docile in the face of overwhelming oppression by our leaders, then I came across the history of the french revolution, and how it impacted them so much as to input the right to revolt in their constitution. They stormed the Bastille, killed off their monarchs and returned power to the people.

Most American states also have it in their constitutions the right of the people to revolt and change government, even the right to bear arms and use it to protect oneself from government tyranny. Thomas Jefferson also said when the government becomes afraid of the people you have freedom, but when the people become afraid of government you have tyranny.

With all these, it seems to me that Nigerians will come to a point where they cannot continue to take the oppression of leaders, then they will use their firm and inalienable right of revolt to force change in this country. The whole armed forces of this country including police, army ,navy etc used in controlling and enforcing inhumane laws, fraudulent financial crimes etc are not even up to a million. Yet we have 200million citizens in this country just sitting and watching a handful of people enjoying it all alone while you rest suffer on. People will come to that realization. Hopefully soon

All it takes is a small spark and an accelerant to ignite the whole thing. They say it's the last straw that breaks the camels back. That last load is coming. Nigeria is a very resilient country with a lot of creativity. We excel at finding ways around obstacles. For example the country is messed up so those that can, migrate. No electricity so we individually buy generators. We dig wells/boreholes for water. We are frustrated but not yet enough. But a day will come when "monkey go go market he no go come back". "Choir master wey dey mess for church go soon smell am."
Aisha Buhari has said some interesting things about her husbands administration. They are beginning to smell their own farts!

EgunMogaji2:
Nigeria has the fourth lowest pump price per gallon of petrol in the world
I rest my case.

Very true, but as I mentioned, it has been an artificial unsustainable subsidized price. Subsidy is eliminated today because of the current low price of crude which as we all know will not last long. Crude oil prices have ranged from less than zero to $20 per barrel in the last couple months due to the impacts of Covid-19 and Saudi-Russia price war, but are on the rise again and will soon exceed the threshold at which Nigeria needs to either re-introduce subsidies or let the price exceed the benchmark average 145 Naira per liter. We import pretty much all of the gasoline we use in the country, but have sold at less than the cost price, even excluding freight just to maintain political stability. Lets see if the government has the cajones to float the price of gasoline.

Money cannot buy happiness, but the lack of it in Nigeria almost certainly precludes a citizen from achieving anything close to it. By my own conservative estimates, I would need to spend about 35 - 50 million Naira a year in Nigeria to live at the same middle class standard I am living today, considering that I will need to provide everything for myself and my family. This will satisfy our day to day needs, but how about when I retire? Add average annual savings/ stock market investments of 10 million Naira to that at conservative estimates.That takes care of immediate family, but what about extended family? What percentage of Nigeria's population can come close to earning these staggering amounts legally?
By the grace of God, I am very comfortable financially, but still worry about extended family back in Nigeria. One cannot be entirely happy with the situation in Nigeria when one sees all the economic and social injustice. Anyone that has the opportunity to migrate should do so, but let's be honest, less than 1% of the population will do so successfully so this cannot be the ultimate solution.

I am still hopeful for Nigeria because our people have not yet done what is necessary to break the yoke. I believe there is still a chance that it will happen someday. Look into the history of many developed nations and see how they successfully broke away from oppressive monarchies. Nigeria has not even come close, except for Boko Haram that seems to have the template figured out. Why is the government finding it difficult to defeat them? Because they have the support of the people and it is the people that are fighting. Wrong motives, wrong objectives but right template.

If I remember correctly, Nigeria has the fourth lowest pump price per gallon of petrol in the world after Venezuela, Iran and Kuwait that pay on average less than a dollar per gallon (or approximately 98 Naira per liter). But don't be deceived by the relatively low price at the surface. The price of petrol is low in Nigeria because it is subsidized by the feds at the high opportunity cost of non existent social infrastructure. Think of it this way. As we consume petrol in Nigeria, we are consuming potential expressways, bridges, flyovers, overpasses, trains, light rail, passenger buses and the repairs of existing infrastructure that is currently in a sorry state. The money used to subsidize petrol is what should have been used to provide this infrastructure. Isn't it ridiculous that we are consuming our lunch and dinner for breakfast? Taking a holistic view of things, petrol is extremely expensive in Nigeria. It is literally costing us our future! But then, even at the subsidized low price, petrol is still considered expensive because of the average low income in the country.

Here's my humble 2 cents. The collectivistic system, even with all its flaws and inequities in the western world that emphasizes the needs and goals of the group as a whole is a more effective, beneficial and efficient system. In fact, this is what was practiced historically in Nigeria before colonial rule.
I will give a couple examples. On my street in Nigeria, everyone has a generator and private security. This is after we could not come to agreement as a landlords association on getting a single 250kva gen along with professional security to service the entire street. If we add up individual costs for all today, it would far exceed the collective solution, not even considering other hidden costs like noise, 3 gates on a small street... stupid inconvenience.
Yes, we pay high taxes in the U.S.! But the returns are great. To me, one of the biggest paybacks is in retirement. We pay into social security and medicare insurance that guarantees retirement income and a floor for medical care in old age. In Nigeria, a large majority in retirement have to rely on their children for survival. I would not even touch on the other benefits of an effective tax system like 'FREE" primary and secondary education, good roads, a link to accountable governance etc.

Thermodynamics:
Hmmm, I wonder how people travel to the U.S and still miss a county like Nigeria.
Guess people always long for what they don't have wether good or bad, it's really crazy.

Marslows theory on the hierarchy of needs explains it perfectly. He argues that humans have a series of basic needs that fundamentally need to be met. Once these are satisfied, humans will often move on to focus their attention on achieving more acquired emotions which are of secondary importance. In our local parlance, na when I don chop belle full I dey go find trouble

For me, Nigeria was not so bad when I left. I have sweet memories growing up there. I often feel like I'm in a foreign country when I visit because things are just so much different now, unfortunately much worse.

Truth be told, only a very small fraction of Nigerians manage to migrate successfully. I read a UN report that showed that about 1 million Nigerians or less than 1% of the population migrates annually to countries all around the world including Benin republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, USA etc. Net migration in 2017/2018 was about 400k. I sympathize with Nigeria's youth who are facing very difficult times and do not blame anyone for trying to leave. If you can successfully migrate and establish yourself in another country, you stand the chance of having the best of both worlds. Earning a decent living stress free in another country which will then enable you to visit and enjoy Nigeria without being beholden to the system.
Having said that, realistically, migration will not be and is not the solution for majority of the population. I really hope things turn around without blowing up completely.

seyewest:
I don't think so but it's important for Schgeng visa.

Thanks. Sad to say, I don't believe I will be doing anymore international travel this year and doubt if I will entertain any visitors staying over either. It's rather sad that it's only April and the entire year is probably written off. This staying at home thing is not easy wherever you are!

Thanks for answering my questions. I now have a lot more perspective given your background. I've found stark differences in opinions between Europe and US immigrants so good to know you have lived on both continent. I realize the answers would have come later in your write up so my apologies for jumping the gun. I will now be still and follow

Gabrielclint:
This is for those that returned to Nigeria before the COVID-19 lockdown for one reason or the other and got stucked. Here we will share information about airline schedules and flights booking. Process of recovering your money on cancelled flights and possible opening time of the boarders.

As for me, I came back from Germany on the 2nd of March and was supposed to go back to Germany on the 25th of March. I have been stucked here for the past 8 weeks and it has not been funny . I even applied for the evacuation plan but wasn't included in the list.

The national broadcast by president Buhari today 27.04 did not address anything about airline opening for international flights, anyone got information about that?

You mentioned you're not a citizen so you won't qualify for evacuation. But are you a permanent resident? I believe they were included in the evacuation plans. Perhaps you have a work visa? If so, what happens to your job while you are away? These indeed are trying times. Wish you well as you wait this out.

One big takeaway from this covid19 situation that everyone should pay heed to is travel insurance to include medical. I will personally never travel without it again. I travel a lot and only take out insurance when my family is with me, but never when I'm alone. Henceforth, I will always sign up. Does anyone know if this is a requirement for visitors to the U.S.? I may need to start insisting that anyone visiting with me needs to have medical insurance

Hey Mr Olu, love what you're doing and look forward to reading about your experiences. Like you, I left Nigeria, but for different reasons, and have been away for sometime. Not as long as Mr EgunMogaji2, but I'm only a few short years behind. Couple questions for you, to help us with perspective. Which country did you migrate to and approximately how long ago? Have you been back since you left? I've found that my views and opinions have changed somewhat over the years with time and have also been influenced to some extent by the different growing stages of my family. As much as I'm irritated by somethings in Nigeria, I feel the pull to go back primarily because I miss the deep rooted culture in contrast to a country like the U.S. which just feels so sterile. I am fortunate enough to be able to live the best of both worlds by earning a living in the Western world that enables me to visit Nigeria to experience my people and culture while being shielded from the daily frustrations that exist there today.
Kudos for taking the time to share with us.

CaptainFM1:
How about the vices that comes with the use of technology? U refuse to comment on the part that kids may be exposed to pornographic contents, harassment and bullying. Its a serious fact. Money isn't everything!

School portals routinely block access to unwanted websites. Parental controls also achieve the same on individual devices. These tools have been available forever. As for harassment and bullying, the risk is no greater than when a kid takes public transport or walks to school and interacts with the public on daily basis. The tools I described above prevent access to any unapproved sites and shield from unwanted interactions. I understand your concerns, but know that online schooling is not a nouveau idea. It has been practiced for a long time in other countries (and even Nigeria) even before the lockdown happened.