Middle class Nigerians are a class of superb hypocrites. They condemn d nation d most as bad, but eke monies with which they pay school fees abroad from Nigeria. You'll shed tears if you know the amount of toiling and productivity in Nigeria that is reaped abroad on daily basis.
I sat next to a fellow today, whose undergrad daughter attends Columbia University. The lady lives in a $800 per square foot Condo in Manhattan. This man, who is a salary earner in Nigeria, spent d entire duration of our conversation condemning govt because HSBC left Nigeria.
A trend now is relocating d entire family abroad, while d man continues to work in Nigeria, but travels monthly to see the family. I asked for basis of such decisions, one said insecurity. But he is not worried about security each time he returns to Nigeria to pack money? Anofia!
With d awoof flowing in Naija, we've devised one leg in, one leg out. Canada's tax policy targets "global income." By implication, If your tax bracket is 20% in Nigeria and its 33% in Canada, after paying 20% in Nigeria, u are obligated to pay 13% differential to d Canadian govt.
Its not HSBC exiting Nigeria that's ruining us. I can take a bet, most Nigerians earning salary from Nigeria jobs in the income bracket of >N30Million have their families abroad. For each one that decides to stay, their presence will feed at least four other low income families.
What's relatively adequate becomes grossly insufficient d moment Nigerians have money. Many parents who condemn our universities haven't entered any of d schools in a decade, talk more of making donations. Stanford University reported $1.13 billion in philanthropic gifts in 2017.
FUTA still has N5000 award for best graduating students, funded from a N300,000 donation by an emir in 1995. Beyond standards, we are just uncomfortable in our skin. With d way those who hate Nigeria make money from Nigeria, we shall soon become a component of South Africa's GDP.
