Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has sparked reactions online after sharing his thoughts on Nigerians who relocated abroad in search of better opportunities.
Bwala argued that some Nigerians who believe they are struggling in the country are financially and socially better positioned than some of those who left through the popular “japa” route years ago.
According to him, many Nigerians who migrated abroad have ended up working in care homes, a situation he described as a form of modern-day slavery.
“Some Nigerians who think they are suffering are better off than some who japa’d five years ago. Majority of them are working in care homes, and that is modern-day slavery to me,” Bwala stated.
His comment has generated debate among Nigerians, with some agreeing that migration does not always guarantee success, while others criticised the comparison, noting that care work is a legitimate profession that provides opportunities for many immigrants.
The presidential aide’s remarks have reignited conversations about the realities of migration, the challenges faced by Nigerians abroad, and the different factors that influence personal success after relocation.
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@Uchechukwu:”I wanted to say something then remembered that sometime ago, he said that once a person joins APC, their brains will automatically stop working, so I will be reserving my comment as I’ll not waste my time on brainless human.”
@Jaco Oshaa 🇳🇬 💈✂️:”Everywhere is hard fr, whether you stay or you japa Honest labor is honest labor, let everyone just survive how they can. 💯🙏”
@Live Free and Beegaah:”Irrespective of that, them still de japa. If you and your boss make the country work, nobody go plan to japa”
@XperienCE🌐:”God will judge u for saying, people wey dey help me for upkeep.”
@Teeee:”This person just runs their mouth, spewing whatever comes to mind from an empty skull. Truth is, a care worker has it better than 50% of Nigerian civil servants, who can barely afford their bills without a side hustle like selling akara or corn.”
