We will never know the depth of what the Japa phenomenon has done to many families and communities.
A family of 4kids,
One in usa, One in Australia, One in UK and the last one in Abuja. Mother is dead, father is old and lives in the village. This is not an isolated case. This is the story of thousands of families.
Friends split. Communities fractured. Families torn apart. Because the country has become such a hard place that so many have to travel far and wide to make something meaningful out of life.
Eventually for the money we chase and the survival we seek, by going far far away from home due to no fault of our own, we all eventually pay back in a price far higher than money can give.
To you who has missed the birth of your child, the burial of a loved one, the graduation of a sibling, the hugs of your family, because you were far away…
To everyone who has had to go far away from home, or who has had loved ones who have had to go far away from home, this one is for you…
@TmAlberto Muhammad Ali (R.I.P.) said: “I don’t trust anyone who’s nice to me but rude to the waiter. Because they would treat me the same way if I were in that position.”
Good quote.
Nigerian Expat Doctor Recounts Experience Of R*cism In The UK
"Why are you here?"
For many African healthcare professionals across the Diaspora, this is a weaponized accusation.
Dr. Paul Awah, a radiographer within the UK’s NHS, is speaking out about a reality that many Africans living abroad face daily: the exhaustion of having to prove their competence in a system that inherently views them as intruders. From patients feigning inability to understand his clear English to the blatant refusal of care based solely on skin color, the professional environment has become increasingly hostile.
Africa's best and brightest are forced to work "extra hard" just to be recognized as professionals and as humans.
At a time when popular revolutions to seize political sovereignty and economic freedom are incubating across the continent, Africans living under such circumstances abroad will soon have to answer the very important question: Is the search for opportunity worth the constant, systematic assault on your dignity?
Lagos is an econ. magnet b/c people seek opportunity. Nobody (indig./resid./migr./vis.) should occupy roads, medians, setbacks, walkways, bridges, reserves, corridors or other public assets for private use w/o lawful auth.
In line with the directive of Mr. Governor @jidesanwoolu to rid the Lagos-Badagry Transnational Highway of all forms of infractions, environmental pollution, illegal motor parks, roadside trading, and market displays on highway setbacks and pedestrian walkways, enforcement operations uncovered a disturbing act of vandalism beneath the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town to Alakija.
Investigations revealed that suspected hoodlums had deliberately vandalised critical structural components of the bridge by removing iron rods, steel reinforcements, cables, and other supporting materials essential to the integrity of the infrastructure. This criminal act poses a serious threat to public safety and undermines the government’s investment in critical infrastructure.
Following this discovery, a joint midnight enforcement operation involving officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force was conducted at the location. The operation led to the arrest of 27 suspected hoodlums, who will be prosecuted in accordance with the extant laws of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Government remains committed to protecting public infrastructure and will continue to take decisive action against individuals or groups engaged in acts of vandalism, environmental infractions, and other criminal activities that threaten the safety and wellbeing of residents.
#ZeroToleranceLagos
What began as Nana Barwuah’s Princeton senior thesis on SME financing has evolved into Afrovest, a platform connecting high-growth African businesses with global investors and bringing together more than $100m in aggregate fundraising ambitions.
This coach is not just coaching those kids... He's coaching us all.
What a man!!!
Don't look at other's pace and position focus on your own grind.
There's no first to reach in life. The goal is to be present in the circle of influence
May the universe make it easy for us 🙏
We took a Celine Dion Western pop classic, removed the "Western," and turned it into an àlùjó fújì masterpiece. 🤣 Only in Naija could that remix happen without asking permission from physics. 🇳🇬😂
10 moves I do every morning for mobility ✅
1. Hips
2. Spine rotation
3. Thoracic openers
4. Hip openers
5. Ankles and knees
6. More hips
7. Adductors and hips
8. Spine length and pelvic alignment
9. Flexion release
10. Squat flexion
AFMS JUNIOR AIRMEN TAKE FLIGHT AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRONE OPERATORS
The future of air power is taking shape at the Air Force Military School (AFMS), Jos, where Junior Airmen are gaining hands-on experience in drone operations and other emerging technologies.
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Wednesday, received in audience a delegation from JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial services firm, led by the group’s Head of Global Payments, Max Neukirchen.
Discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between both organisations in the area of exploring financing opportunities for upstream, gas, and infrastructure projects as well as access to international capital markets.
#EnergyForToday
#EnergyForTomorrow
@fkeyamo All airports esp international must demonstrates the strongest integration of aviation security systems, with advanced CCTV coverage, access control, biometric systems, explosive detection, perimeter surveillance, & integrated airport operations. MMIA MUST be the pride of AFRICA