Renowned Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has recently taken to Twitter to voice his perspective on the narrative of difficult times surrounding Nigerians living abroad, particularly those in the United Kingdom.
In a thought-provoking Twitter thread, Dr. Olufunmilayo expressed his belief that a significant number of Nigerians residing abroad, specifically in the UK, may exaggerate the challenges they face in order to avoid financial obligations from their families and friends back home.While acknowledging that life abroad comes with its own set of difficulties for Nigerians living abraod, Dr. Olufunmilayo has urged for a more nuanced understanding of the situation. He highlighted that the portrayal of extreme hardship by Nigerians abroad often does not align with the actual circumstances. As the conversation unfolds on social media, it raises questions about the motivations behind such representations and the broader impact on both individual and communal perceptions.
Hobnob News reports that the seeming portrayal of hard times by Nigerians living abroad has not in any way dissuaded those in the country from seeking to relocate as daily many are making desperate moves to relocate from the country in a phenomenon that has made the phrase japa into a popular phrase in the country in the year 2023.
