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What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 5:07pm On May 27, 2019
I have two answers for you; the first one will please you and the second may annoy you if you have a closed mind. So, I am sorry in advance with no apology.

Season 1: Sugar/Honey

For a clean “get out of” Nigeria for a break, search and apply for a scholarship. If you are a lucky awardee, go to developed countries with dignity on a student visa, get a sound education and (1) Go back and help correct those things that chase your mind out to plan a “get out” (2) Student visa gives you ample time to study the “new heaven” and learn how to convert, adapt and prepare your post-Nigeria life (It’s sad to see you going for no. 2). I left Nigeria thrice with scholarship; from 2005–2008, I did BSc in Singapore and went back to Nigeria after graduation. 2009-2010 I went back again after MSc in Oxford. I am now in London with the same plan to go back at the end of my PhD programme. What I tell other people, I do it myself.

Season 2: Sour/Bitter

In the dangerous voyage to “freedom” offered by the green card and living in Europe, hundreds of Nigerians and other African “useful, energetic” lads capsised and drowned in the island of Lampedusa. Today, many are in the most despicable Libyan captivity, tortured and sold out as slaves like sheep.

Emerging/developing countries like Nigeria require technology, technique, talent, time and tactics of young men such as me and you (if you’re young) to move from the artificially created poverty, conflicts, pandemic diseases, rape and murder to superpower with industrial capacity to compete with China in production, India in medicine or Japan in electronics. Running away from the problem will not solve the problem.

Africa has the highest number of people taking its resources out to develop others or at the worse, improve already developed ones; see America, Britain, Dubai etc. Are you comfortable and ready to leave your people dying behind and temporarily assuage your hardship? Can’t you develop a thicker skin to resist the “hopelessness” imposed on us by the media and their allies?

The good news; despair NOT. To enjoy any African country, get a skill or set of skills, be creative, have a patriotic mind and try to live within your means. We get into trouble when we buy things we don’t need, with the money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like (I forgot who says that

Picture Peep: The Horrible Journey

Here are some of the people who ask the same question you are asking now. What an unfortunate ending!



I must admit the fact that life in Nigeria is tough. My advice is to stay home, build home, enjoy home!

https://www.quora.com/What-s-the-best-way-to-get-out-of-Nigeria/answer/Nura-Grafix

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by Gabbyayo(m): 5:11pm On May 27, 2019
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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by Nobody: 5:14pm On May 27, 2019
There is one more option o. Pity this option takes them away from Nigeria to the afterlife.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 11:10pm On May 27, 2019
Shibaraba:
There is one more option o. Pity this option takes them away from Nigeria to the afterlife.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 8:40pm On Jun 03, 2019
Though, stale news, but worth reading

Nigerian man dies in Canadian border while resisting deportation


https://naija247news.com/2018/08/10/nigerian-man-dies-in-canadian-border-while-resisting-deportation/
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 6:50pm On Jun 05, 2019
What no one will tell you about living abroad


It is rather disturbing when traveling out of your country is seen as an achievement that should be celebrated with pop and party. I thought traveling was meant to be a form of education and a move to experience the realities of the unseen world around us. Is it wrong to travel out of your country to explore opportunities outside of its shores? NO! But when traveling to Europe, Asia and America is presented as the only source of survival available, it is disheartening. The heightened proclivity for VISAs to foreign countries amidst African youths thinking that this is their only lifeline to success is alarming.

The basic social amenities of life are food, clothing and shelter. Everyone needs these three for survival and existence regardless of their location in the world. Over the years, the media has failed to give a full picture of Africa to the world; the developing continent is suffering from gross misrepresentation. A huge chunk of what makes it to the front pages are stories of war and tumult, pictures of the destitute and downtrodden, songs of heroes emerging from ghettos, plagiarized speeches of corrupt leaders and the misfortunes of a dysfunctional educational system. If this is a true representation of Africa, these stupendous anomalies have the sufficient potency to cause an uninterrupted decimation of the continent.



https://www.thecable.ng/no-one-will-tell-living-abroad

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 8:05am On Jun 07, 2019
What does an Australian think of Nigerians?


Australians do not know anything about Nigeria. If you tell them, you lived in Nigeria; they will mention how they went on a trip to Tanzania to build huts ,they will ask if you can speak Afrikaans or Swahili, they will ask if you know some random African person, ask what is hello in Nigerian (when there are over 500 languages and English is the official language).

I was once invited to a friend’s house for dinner and I was asked by her mother, ‘what is Nigeria known for’. I was about to mention food, music and movies but this friend’s younger sister blurted out ‘corruption’. Everyone else on the table laughed. Then the father started talking about Nigerian prince scams and all other nonsense. I was told apparently that the sister wrote a paper on Nigeria and corruption.

I was in a computer class once and the teacher was teaching about e-waste and how in Nigeria, people go through old hard drives and such and find passwords which are then used to steal information from people abroad. I kid you not, the whole class turned around and looked at me like I was going to steal all their money.



https://www.quora.com

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by thegreencoal: 12:52pm On Jun 07, 2019
GRACEGLORY:
What does an Australian think of Nigerians?


Australians do not know anything about Nigeria. If you tell them, you lived in Nigeria; they will mention how they went on a trip to Tanzania to build huts ,they will ask if you can speak Afrikaans or Swahili, they will ask if you know some random African person, ask what is hello in Nigerian (when there are over 500 languages and English is the official language).

I was once invited to a friend’s house for dinner and I was asked by her mother, ‘what is Nigeria known for’. I was about to mention food, music and movies but this friend’s younger sister blurted out ‘corruption’. Everyone else on the table laughed. Then the father started talking about Nigerian prince scams and all other nonsense. I was told apparently that the sister wrote a paper on Nigeria and corruption.

I was in a computer class once and the teacher was teaching about e-waste and how in Nigeria, people go through old hard drives and such and find passwords which are then used to steal information from people abroad. I kid you not, the whole class turned around and looked at me like I was going to steal all their money.



https://www.quora.com

Wow! Those two experiences must be humiliating for you but sadly, it's true of our country Nigeria.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 5:35pm On Jun 07, 2019
thegreencoal:


Wow! Those two experiences must be humiliating for you but sadly, it's true of our country Nigeria.


Ain't we the ones making them true. I believe we all as individuals or a group of people can do better than all of these.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by Smile4mee01: 9:43pm On Jun 07, 2019
Good Read.

But I have also noticed something. Why are Nigerians sometimes quick to tell you how horrible life abroad can be but slow to tell you about those whose life are better for it.

Haven said that, Going abroad is not for everyone, you can still live a decent life here in Nigeria. However if you choose to travel legally , hard working and a good plan. You will succeed abroad.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 7:44am On Jun 08, 2019
Smile4mee01:
Good Read.

But I have also noticed something. Why are Nigerians sometimes quick to tell you how horrible life abroad can be but slow to tell you about those whose life are better for it.

Haven said that, Going abroad is not for everyone, you can still live a decent life here in Nigeria. However if you choose to travel legally , hard working and a good plan. You will succeed abroad.



I’ve meet more Nigerians who tells me how flourishing it is abroad, and you hear it too.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 7:52am On Jun 08, 2019
I live in Nigeria but want to move to America to start a life and have a job. How can I do that?

There are four ways to go to the US legally; there is a lottery for green cards though you will need a sponsor.
And you can get a H1B visa if you have a particular skill that is in high demand and can get a job and a company to sponsor you. Being a medical doctor or an expert programmer would be two examples.
Or you can marry an American.
And if you have enough money, there are investor’s visas.

Good luck.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 7:57am On Jun 08, 2019
When the international community talks about my own country, this are there words


Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and piracy. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory

Do Not Travel to:

Borno and Yobe States and northern Adamawa State due to terrorism
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, and rape is common throughout the country. Exercise extreme caution throughout the country due to the threat of indiscriminate violence.

Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria, especially in the Northeast. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather.

Sporadic violence occurs between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas, claiming hundreds of lives each year.

Avoid travel to the Gulf of Guinea due to the threat of piracy.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.




https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nigeria.html

Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 1:06pm On Jun 08, 2019
Football brought Nigerians to Moscow; now they're stranded

Con artists have tricked hundreds of young Nigerians into traveling to Russia thinking they'd become professional footballers. Alas, when they arrive, their hopes are dashed and they find themselves with nowhere to go.


Two Nigerian brothers in their early 20s say they have been conned into coming to Russia with false hopes of becoming professional footballers. Embarrassed, they don't want to reveal their names. Back home, in the megacity of Lagos, they were approached by fellow Nigerians and told that, should their dreams of soccer stardom not work out, they would easily find other well-paying jobs in Russia. The younger of the brothers had experience playing for Nigerian amateur squads. So, naturally, both were elated by the prospect of becoming full-time athletes in Russia.
The brothers entered Russia using FAN IDs, which the government issued for foreigners traveling to attend the FIFA World Cup. They contain personal data and function as visa substitutes during the tournament.
But, after touching down in Moscow, the brothers soon realized that they had been tricked. "In Nigeria, we were told to call this phone number once in Russia — but nobody picked up on the other end," the younger recalls. They then spent three days in a hotel until they ran out of money. They contacted the Nigerian Embassy for help, but were turned away. "Then we went to a mosque," the younger remembers. They were not allowed to stay overnight but received food from the imam. They then slept rough in Moscow parks. "Suddenly, my suitcase was gone," one of them recalls. So they returned to the Nigerian Embassy once more and were told to contact the Russian NGO Alternativa, which works with victims of human smuggling and enslavement and is financed solely through donations. Fortunately, Alternativa was able to help the brothers by getting them in touch with Murat Harsiyev and Danier Tagiev, who run a small hostel on the outskirts of Moscow. As pious Muslims, they let the brothers stay for free.


No visas, money
Harsiyev says he knows all too well what it's like to be in a foreign land, feel unwelcome and have no money. He hails from the northern Caucasus and experienced the wars that raged in Chechnya during the 1990s. He experienced firsthand what it means to flee. Today, he works as businessman in Moscow. Tagiev, who is from the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and Harsiyev help fellow Muslims however they can. So they will let the brothers stay in their hostel until their FAN IDs expire as the football World Cup winds down.
Today, four more Nigerians have come to Alternativa's offices. They, too, were conned into coming to Russia thinking that they would become professional footballers or start other lucrative jobs. Now, they're stranded without a proper visa and without speaking a word of Russian. They are extremely thankful that Alternativa is temporarily paying for their accommodation in a hostel.
"Unfortunately, we can't help everyone," says 32-year-old Julia Siluyanova, who runs Alternativa's Moscow office. Ever since the World Cup began, distraught Nigerians have been coming, she says. The embassy does little to help and simply passes stranded people on to Alternativa, she adds: "They rely on us without doing anything themselves."
One of the Nigerians at Alternativa's offices admits that he feels ashamed of his country's embassy: "I would never have expected such behavior."
Siluyanova thinks only a small fraction of the conned Nigerians in Russia have contacted her NGO. She estimates that about 200 individuals are affected by the scam altogether: "Many are still hopeful of becoming professional footballers or landing some other job." But, without the necessary papers, they're not allowed to work. Many stranded Nigerians only have fake flight tickets — so getting home is out of the question.
At least the current group of people coming to Alternativa's Moscow office for help have passports, Siluyanova says. Siluyanova and 10 other volunteers are working feverishly to find a solution. So far, Russia's authorities have remained passive. The FAN IDs are valid until July 23. And then these unfortunate Nigerians will be expected to repatriate.



https://www.dw.com/en/football-brought-nigerians-to-moscow-now-theyre-stranded/a-44578779
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 10:57pm On Jun 10, 2019
What do you think of Nigerians? Freddy Abboud
Freddy Abboud, lives in Beirut, Lebanon
Answered Nov 2, 2017
Continue Reading
Nigerians


Nigerians are practically my brethren (I lived there for most of my life), so it's hard not to be biased but here goes.

In short, Nigerians are among the most amicable, friendly, genuine, and fun people one could meet and spend time with. Honestly I think that they're so friendly and open that a foreigner who's never been to Nigeria may find it weird.

I remember when walking on the street or into a mall, I used to receive compliments from random guys - “looking good brother!” and the likes. To foreigners this may be unsettling, but to me it was perfectly normal - just a stranger offering his honest opinion on how you look on that day. I have never been openly complimented by a random stranger anywhere but in Nigeria.

Did I mention that Nigerians are hilarious? My friends and I would sit together and the most hilarious moments would be when we'd exchange stories in which they'd cuss out the subjects of the stories (or when we'd cuss at each other jokingly) and you just can't help but laugh at the way they make it sound.

I just love Nigerians and the jokes we make - the jokes about secondary school, Nigerian parents, Yoruba demons, and last but not the least Buhari - to mention a few. Never do I not come across a joke that makes my day a whole lot better.

I myself am a Nigerian, so Nigerians are my people. Together we laugh and cry about Bubu and this economy, and raise our glasses and say cheers to a low dollar. I love and am proud of Nigeria and her people.

Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by dgee1(m): 3:09am On Jun 11, 2019
Well I'm still part of the group seeking to move out of this country. It is becoming very difficult to live an honest life here.

Despite how humble my background appear to be, I went to school, studied hard and graduated with a CGPA of 4.01/5. A course of five years was made six because of some unreasonable strike action within the university and the general ASUU. After national service , you begin to 'look' for jobs. And because you don't have 'connection' the jobs you get are those 15/25k monthly. Your age is a 'disadvantage'. You apply for govt. jobs, you get rigged out.


All the while, your peers who are into Yahoo-yahoo are 'living big'. You resolve to remain sane, positive and keep trying but years keep passing by. You look at what policies your government is making and you feel hopeless.


I'm intensely looking for scholarships or anything to leave this space. I believe I have the intellectual ability to excel in my field outside this country. The environment here is very unhelpful and depressing.

The only reason I am still around here is that I presently do not have the financial wherewithal to fund my travel processing.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 6:02am On Jun 11, 2019
dgee1:
Well I'm still part of the group seeking to move out of this country. It is becoming very difficult to live an honest life here.

Despite how humble my background appear to be, I went to school, studied hard and graduated with a CGPA of 4.01/5. A course of five years was made six because of some unreasonable strike action within the university and the general ASUU. After national service , you begin to 'look' for jobs. And because you don't have 'connection' the jobs you get are those 15/25k monthly. Your age is a 'disadvantage'. You apply for govt. jobs, you get rigged out.


All the while, your peers who are into Yahoo-yahoo are 'living big'. You resolve to remain sane, positive and keep trying but years keep passing by. You look at what policies your government is making and you feel hopeless.


I'm intensely looking for scholarships or anything to leave this space. I believe I have the intellectual ability to excel in my field outside this country. The environment here is very unhelpful and depressing.

The only reason I am still around here is that I presently do not have the financial wherewithal to fund my travel processing.






There’s a difference between school and education, School remains within the circumstance of class rooms, education is a bastard who happens to be an illiterate, he never goes to schools, it’s largely a function of information. Schools only enhances us to educate ourselves. The certificate means, he has the capacity to educate himself, so, we certify him, assuring you that he has that capacity.
Secondly, prosperity doesn’t come from abroad, it comes from above. The world is in a chaotic state all over
.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by dgee1(m): 12:21pm On Jun 11, 2019
Oh OK. You've spoken well.
GRACEGLORY:



There’s a difference between school and education, School remains within the circumstance of class rooms, education is a bastard who happens to be an illiterate, he never goes to schools, it’s largely a function of information. Schools only enhances us to educate ourselves. The certificate means, he has the capacity to educate himself, so, we certify him, assuring you that he has that capacity.
Secondly, prosperity doesn’t come from abroad, it comes from above. The world is in a chaotic state all over
.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 6:18am On Jun 27, 2019
What is the most wonderful thing you want the world to know about Nigeria?

By[i] Kofoworola George Taylor, (Customer Relationship Manager).[/i]


Despite the bad name we have everywhere. We have good people. The world is so desperate to paint all Nigerians bad. They never cover good acts done by Nigerians.

I read a story recently about a ‘Nigerian’ man who killed someone and wanted to serve his sense in Nigeria. He was refused because Britain said his parents are Nigerian and he is not. So why is the head line Nigerian kills someone?

Dear world,

Nigeria is a beautiful country and yes we have bad people but Nigeria is also full of love. Please stop painting us Black.

Thanks
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 1:48pm On Jun 27, 2019
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 8:11am On Jul 01, 2019
How do I prepare for a US visa interview in Nigeria?


Here are a few tips to get you prepared.

Practice and have a ‘mock interview’ with someone.
Practice to maintain eye contact but hey, don’t go staring at the VO
Have a look at some of the questions that could be asked including why are you going to the US? If it’s a student interview, prepare for extra questions like ‘Why this course?’, ‘How did you come across this school’, ‘What do you intend to do after your graduation?’, ‘Why choose this school over other schools’, etc.
Go with a proof of fund which is sufficient for what you are going for.
I wish you goodluck in your interview.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 9:03am On Jul 09, 2019
Somebody had made 4 million naira, in an insane environment (Nigeria), as quoted by him, now, he seeks advise on how to get out of Nigeria to invest the money.
Little does he know that there are guys abroad waiting for his incoming to collect the money and send him back in his dross.

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by Cocao(f): 9:38am On Jul 09, 2019
If you want to travel abroad and live in relative peace, by all means do so legally. Woe betides you if you "trick" the system and think you can make something out of it.

Some people do not want too much in life. They just want an economy that is stable, organized and where one can access the basic needs of life without toiling inhumanely for such. That is what pushes people abroad most times. But to enjoy yourself and your stay, be as legal as possible!

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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by AgreatMan: 10:01am On Jul 09, 2019
dgee1:
Well I'm still part of the group seeking to move out of this country. It is becoming very difficult to live an honest life here.

Despite how humble my background appear to be, I went to school, studied hard and graduated with a CGPA of 4.01/5. A course of five years was made six because of some unreasonable strike action within the university and the general ASUU. After national service , you begin to 'look' for jobs. And because you don't have 'connection' the jobs you get are those 15/25k monthly. Your age is a 'disadvantage'. You apply for govt. jobs, you get rigged out.


All the while, your peers who are into Yahoo-yahoo are 'living big'. You resolve to remain sane, positive and keep trying but years keep passing by. You look at what policies your government is making and you feel hopeless.


I'm intensely looking for scholarships or anything to leave this space. I believe I have the intellectual ability to excel in my field outside this country. The environment here is very unhelpful and depressing.

The only reason I am still around here is that I presently do not have the financial wherewithal to fund my travel processing.





You can be paid to go to school. Not easy, but very possible if u studied something related to science n engineering.

https://www.nairaland.com/5233208/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 6:45pm On Jul 09, 2019
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ETHNIC GROUP IN THE U.S. MAY SURPRISE YOU


Because you don’t know what it means to hustle … until you meet a Nigerian-American.
By Molly Fosco
THE DAILY DOSEJUN 07 2018

At an Onyejekwe family get-together, you can’t throw a stone without hitting someone with a master’s degree. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, professors — every family member is highly educated and professionally successful, and many have a lucrative side gig to boot. Parents and grandparents share stories of whose kid just won an academic honor, achieved an athletic title or performed in the school play. Aunts, uncles and cousins celebrate one another’s job promotions or the new nonprofit one of them just started. To the Ohio-based Onyejekwes, this level of achievement is normal. They’re Nigerian-American — it’s just what they do.

Today, 29 percent of Nigerian-Americans over the age of 25 hold a graduate degree, compared to 11 percent of the overall U.S. population, according to the Migrations Policy Institute. Among Nigerian-American professionals, 45 percent work in education services, the 2016 American Community Survey found, and many are professors at top universities. Nigerians are entering the medical field in the U.S. at an increased rate, leaving their home country to work in American hospitals, where they can earn more and work in better facilities. A growing number of Nigerian-Americans are becoming entrepreneurs and CEOs, building tech companies in the U.S. to help people back home.

It hasn’t been easy — the racist stereotypes are far from gone. [b]Last year, President Donald Trump reportedly said in an Oval Office discussion that Nigerians would never go back to “their huts” once they saw America. [/b]But overt racism hasn’t stopped Nigerian-Americans from creating jobs, treating patients, teaching students and contributing to local communities in their new home, all while confidently emerging as one of the country’s most succesful immigrant communities, with a median household income of $62,351, compared to $57,617 nationally, as of 2015.





See more:
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/meet-the-ethnic-group-redefining-immigrant-success-in-the-us/86885
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by Ugosample(m): 8:08pm On Jul 09, 2019
GRACEGLORY:
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ETHNIC GROUP IN THE U.S. MAY SURPRISE YOU


Because you don’t know what it means to hustle … until you meet a Nigerian-American.
By Molly Fosco
THE DAILY DOSEJUN 07 2018

At an Onyejekwe family get-together, you can’t throw a stone without hitting someone with a master’s degree. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, professors — every family member is highly educated and professionally successful, and many have a lucrative side gig to boot. Parents and grandparents share stories of whose kid just won an academic honor, achieved an athletic title or performed in the school play. Aunts, uncles and cousins celebrate one another’s job promotions or the new nonprofit one of them just started. To the Ohio-based Onyejekwes, this level of achievement is normal. They’re Nigerian-American — it’s just what they do.

Today, 29 percent of Nigerian-Americans over the age of 25 hold a graduate degree, compared to 11 percent of the overall U.S. population, according to the Migrations Policy Institute. Among Nigerian-American professionals, 45 percent work in education services, the 2016 American Community Survey found, and many are professors at top universities. Nigerians are entering the medical field in the U.S. at an increased rate, leaving their home country to work in American hospitals, where they can earn more and work in better facilities. A growing number of Nigerian-Americans are becoming entrepreneurs and CEOs, building tech companies in the U.S. to help people back home.

It hasn’t been easy — the racist stereotypes are far from gone. [b]Last year, President Donald Trump reportedly said in an Oval Office discussion that Nigerians would never go back to “their huts” once they saw America. [/b]But overt racism hasn’t stopped Nigerian-Americans from creating jobs, treating patients, teaching students and contributing to local communities in their new home, all while confidently emerging as one of the country’s most succesful immigrant communities, with a median household income of $62,351, compared to $57,617 nationally, as of 2015.





See more:
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/meet-the-ethnic-group-redefining-immigrant-success-in-the-us/86885

interesting
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by dgee1(m): 5:22pm On Jul 10, 2019
Oh thanks so much. I know about the thread but looking for funds to write the GRE and TOEFL exams. As they say: good things cost money. But I really appreciate your words. God bless.

AgreatMan:


You can be paid to go to school. Not easy, but very possible if u studied something related to science n engineering.

https://www.nairaland.com/5233208/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by GRACEGLORY: 4:10pm On Jul 13, 2019
Wife Laments Death Of Nigerian PhD Student, Ewansiha, In Malaysian Detention Centre
Published by Edith Ibe on July 13, 2019

In a video currently circulating on the social media, the mournful wife of the deceased who was in tears, wondered why her husband would be treated in such a brutish manner to the point of death.
Obviously filled with sadness as she cried profusely, the wife said having spent all he had acquiring education to PhD level, with right papers he had acquired to justify his stay in Malaysia, her husband was still maltreated by the immigration officers who she said allowed her to die like a chicken.

Acording to reports, Ewansiha’s death in custody after being detained by Malaysian immigration authorities, sparked protests at the Nigerian embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
The Immigration Department in a statement issued Friday (July 12) said Thomas Orhions Ewansiha was arrested because he had tried to flee from its officers during a raid on July 4.
Despite producing a valid student pass, his attempt to escape led to him being detained for 14 days at the Bukit Jalil depot for further investigations and to verify the authenticity of his documents.
Twenty foreigners were arrested at the raid on apartments in Desa Aman Puri in Kuala Lumpur, which were carried out after the department received reports of African nationals who were suspected of not having valid documents.
Local residents had also complained about drug use, prostitution and public intoxication in the area.

The authorities said Ewanshiha died after apparently suffering a seizure while in custody. “At around 12.05am on July 9, the officers on duty were told by the other detainees that the subject had had a seizure in his sleep,” said Immigration Department director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud in the statement. “Immediate aid and medical checks were conducted and the hospital was contacted to assist as well.”


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Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by MachineGuy: 4:33pm On Jul 13, 2019
Join a foreign army, after your contract is completed you will become a citizen.
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by VisaSeeker12: 5:25pm On Jul 13, 2019
MachineGuy:
Join a foreign army, after your contract is completed you will become a citizen.
what requirement does one needs to join thier army..
Re: What’s The Best Way To Get Out Of Nigeria, And should I Leave Nigeria or not? by MachineGuy: 1:39pm On Jul 14, 2019
VisaSeeker12:
what requirement does one needs to join thier army..
Russia accepts foreigners into their army.
France also accepts Foreigners into their French Legion Army.
Israel also accepts Foreigners into their Army but you need to be a Jew or Convert to a Jew in any jewish synagogue that is recognised by the Jewish Agency, in other for them to accept your online application and you easily will be issued visa to come over and begin your training with them in Israel.
As for Russia the only requirements includes, you need to know how to speak Russia, no criminal record in your home country, no critical health challenges. Once you meet those requirement Russia will welcome you with open arms and give you a 5 year contract you will sign and after your service you automatically you become a citizen and receive your Russia passport but you may have to resign your Nigeria citizenship there before the issue it to you.
You can enter Russia Visa free with a Fan ID and join as far as u meet those requirement they will take you in and you then commence training with them.
For France Legion, you need to find a way to come to France by yourself because they don't assist you with any paper work to come but once you come and present yourself at their recruitment center in Paris or Aubagne they will take you in and provide you with accommodation and food all through your stay with them for a Five year Contract. After your contract, you will get a France Passport.
United Kingdom are also recruiting foreigners from Commonwealth countries which Nigeria is also among but you have to come to UK with a Valid Visa in other to join.
Pm me if you need further info.
Cheers...

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