@OfficialJoel4_ Omo, I need am, Sir 🙏. I'm in my final year of nursing school and this will go a long way to helping me for exams as my current phone has been in need of repair. 😭
I schooled in Onitsha High School, Onitsha. One morning, the principal Mrs Julie Ofoefuna informed us that Mr Peter Obi was coming to our school because the Senior Prefect called him and reported that the school building was at the verge of collapse which was true. We thought it was a joke because my school was one of the local schools then, we said” the governor has not finished visiting CKC, DMGS, St Charles, QRC”etc these are best schools then.
By 12:00pm that day, he landed with Dr Kay Onyechi the state commissioner of basic education, he inspected the school. He said he will return after two weeks. Two weeks passed we didn’t see him, we took his words as normal Nigeria politicians 😭😭😂.On the third week which was school closing period, he landed. He came like a thief, no motorcades or sirens blowing ” he apologized for coming after two weeks, he said when he learnt that the school was in exam period, he decided to wait but to come after exam. In the end, he gave more than enough for the school renovation. He asked us what we wanted for lunch, nobody could mention any reasonable food. He gave each student ₦100 for snacks.
As a governor of Anambra, every senior prefect in the state had a direct contact with Governor Peter Obi. Why? He wanted them to report what was wrong in their schools directly to him, if you call him, he would personally come and check it out. The man’s humility and simplicity is not performative. It’s really somehow that over a decade later he comes out to contest elections in the country and you’re seeing videos of him carrying his bags like he has always done and you’re calling it “performative and theatrics”. He’s not even doing it for you to applaud him. Baba is just being him.
I've seen too many children die from preventable illnesses....
Recently, I watched a family lose yet another child to typhoid ileal perforation.
Not their first loss. And it didn't have to happen.
Typhoid ileal perforation starts like something simple:
Fever. Diarrhea.
Then, it progresses quietly until the intestine perforates.
Sepsis sets in.
By the time surgeons are called, it's often too late.
This is what haunts me:
Most of these deaths could have been prevented if the child had been seen earlier.
So please, I implore you, because I care:
Bring your child to the hospital if:
• Diarrhea more than 3 times in a day
• Fever lasting beyond 24 hours (it's not teething)
• Convulsion; even once (don't put oil or water in their mouth or head)
• Cough for more than 3 days or getting worse
• Difficulty breathing
Bring your parents or relations if:
• Swollen eyes or legs or swelling in any part of the body that is increasing in size, either painful or not.
• Persistent chest pain
• Sudden confusion or weakness, persistent headache or dizziness, sleeping too much, or too little.
Let your doctor tell you; "it's nothing to worry about."
That, you can largely count on.
But don't let delay turn a simple illness into a tragedy.
Timing changes everything.
I've seen what delay can do.
And I don't want that story repeated in another family.
DAY 86/100
Dear Nigerians are you not scared?
The young doctors who will administer IV medications to you, ensure treatment plans are carried out to the letter and assist in procedures are still being owed Feb salary till now.
Some are yet to be paid after 7 months of working, a Hungary and tired doctor is a dangerous doctor.
Again I will ask, are you people not scared of going to federal hospitals?
If I were you, I would be so scared.
To those asking. I will Try to Explain this Canadian Immigration, What it entails, the process and how Nigerians can benefit without gatekeeping. Ensure you read to the end not to miss any details.
Canada wants international medical doctors to move there more easily.
They are offering:
1. Multiple pathways to Permanent Residence (PR)
Doctors can apply through 5 immigration routes, mainly through:
•Express Entry immigration system
•Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
•Regional / territorial health worker programs
These allow doctors to become permanent residents faster.
2. Fast 14-day work permit
If a province nominates a doctor, the doctor can receive a work permit in about 14 days.
That means:
•You can start working in Canada quickly
•While waiting for PR approval
3. Family can move with you
You can include:
•Spouse
•Children
They can:
•Get open work permits
•Study in Canada
Important thing many people misunderstand
Even though Canada wants doctors, YOU CANNOT IMMEDIATELY WORK AS A DOCTOR WITHOUT LICENSING.
A Nigerian doctor must still go through Canadian medical licensing.
That usually involves:
•Exams
•Residency or practice-ready assessment
The main licensing body is the Medical Council of Canada.
Now let’s talk about the realistic pathway for a Nigerian doctor.
A Nigerian doctor typically follows one of these routes.
Pathway 1: Express Entry for Doctors
This is the main immigration route.
Step-by-step:
1. Create a profile in Express Entry immigration system
2. Submit credentials:
•Medical degree
•English test (IELTS or CELPIP)
•Credential evaluation
3. If your score is high enough → receive Invitation to Apply
4. Apply for Permanent Residence
5. Move to Canada
6. Begin licensing process to practice medicine.
Pathway 2: Provincial Nominee Program (Fastest route)
This is what the tweet is referring to mostly.
Provinces that recruit foreign doctors include:
•Saskatchewan
•Nova Scotia
•Newfoundland and Labrador
•Manitoba
Process:
1. Apply for doctor job in a province 2. Province nominates you 3. You receive PNP nomination 4. Apply for PR 5. Receive 14-day work permit 6. Start working
This is currently the easiest route.
Pathway 3: Practice-Ready Assessment Programs
Some provinces allow experienced foreign doctors to skip residency.
Examples of provinces:
•British Columbia PRA
•Alberta PRA
•Saskatchewan SIPPA
Requirements often include:
•3–5 years experience
•Passing Canadian exams
•Working in rural communities
4. Exams Nigerian doctors may need
Typical exams include:
•Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I
•English test (IELTS or equivalent)
Some provinces may waive exams if you are practice-ready.
5. Salary for doctors in Canada
Average:
Family physician: 💰 $200,000 – $350,000 / year
Specialists: 💰 $300,000 – $500,000+
6. Why Canada is doing this
Canada currently has:
•Thousands of doctor vacancies
•Long patient waiting times
•Aging population
So they are actively recruiting international medical graduates (IMGs).
7. Reality check (important)
The immigration part is easier now, but the medical licensing is still the biggest hurdle.
Many IMGs initially work as:
•Clinical assistants
•Researchers
•Healthcare consultants
while completing licensing.
The Canadian Medical Exam can be written in Nigeria from Prometrics Centre in Lagos and Abuja.
Create an account with https://t.co/nNy9shQqDh.
Steps:
1. Open account 2. Upload medical degree 3.Verify credentials 4. Apply for MCCQE Part I 5. Choose Prometric test center
Cost of the Exams
•MCCQE Part I: ~$1,420 CAD
•Credential verification: ~$170 CAD
Please kindly share, someone can benefit from it.
Dr Mary
@Oluwamidunsin
I will be in the comment section to answer further questions
I am an unapologetic advocate for Leave Nigeria by All Means.
Not because I hate my country.
Not because I’m ungrateful.
But because I believe every human being deserves safety, dignity, opportunity, structure, and growth.
If you’ve ever worked hard and still struggled to survive…
If you’ve watched your dreams shrink because of poor systems…
If you’ve felt limited not by your ability, but by your environment…
Then you already understand this message.
Relocating abroad is exciting, but there are many overlooked realities people don’t think about until they’re already there.
That’s why I created The Overlooked Reality Series to share honest experiences, lessons, wins, mistakes, and strategies from my journey so others can make informed decisions.
As a nurse practicing in the U.S. I’ve seen firsthand how exposure, structure, and opportunity can change lives.
Leaving doesn’t mean abandoning your roots.
It means choosing growth.
It means securing your future.
It means giving your children a fighting chance.
If you’re planning your next move, stay connected this journey is for you. 🫵
#nurselife #nurses #nursingstudent #Nursing #nurseJoy
I am an unapologetic advocate for Leave Nigeria by All Means.
Not because I hate my country.
Not because I’m ungrateful.
But because I believe every human being deserves safety, dignity, opportunity, structure, and growth.
If you’ve ever worked hard and still struggled to survive…
If you’ve watched your dreams shrink because of poor systems…
If you’ve felt limited not by your ability, but by your environment…
Then you already understand this message.
Relocating abroad is exciting, but there are many overlooked realities people don’t think about until they’re already there.
That’s why I created The Overlooked Reality Series to share honest experiences, lessons, wins, mistakes, and strategies from my journey so others can make informed decisions.
As a nurse practicing in the U.S. I’ve seen firsthand how exposure, structure, and opportunity can change lives.
Leaving doesn’t mean abandoning your roots.
It means choosing growth.
It means securing your future.
It means giving your children a fighting chance.
If you’re planning your next move, stay connected this journey is for you. 🫵
#nurselife #nurses #nursingstudent #Nursing #nurseJoy