Thread by @hartng

I urge you to find a gold exchange where @asemota talked about making 50M in Nigeria & @saratu asked @afalli for his thoughts wherein he broke it down succinctly by pointing out the bleak %tage of those who hit it compared to other climes & the odds stacked against you with it.

Summary of the exchange was that while with the way the system is set up, you can make it but you'll be a part of a small %tage who make that figure compared to a large %tage in other climes & even with that balance, you still face a systemic malfunction reducing quality of life.

So a major consideration for those who are comfortable with their earnings in Nigeria is how many are you & what are your chances? Abroad, the odds are easier with certain paths & at the end of the day, the real consideration is quality of life no matter how much you earn.

The things we consider luxury here that only a certain income bracket can guarantee you are a given in other climes even with entry-level earnings. You are also exposed to the vagaries of systemic malfunction which your healthy bank balance will not insulate you from.

So when next you here of a Bank Senior Exec or equivalents in other industries relocating to Canada, these are the factors. It's not just about earning opportunities. It's about quality of life overall & guaranteeing a better future for your kids.

At the end of the day, stay if you want to stay. Go if you want to go but kindly do not begrudge anyone who takes either decision. I am currently not talking to a close friend who has relocated & granted in good faith, was harrasing my wife to force me into moving too.

I understand the argument for moving. But as things stand, I have made the decision to stay in Nigeria despite available opportunities to move & that is my decision which I expect my friends to respect. We go rugged am here. Best wishes to those who have moved.

Like @biolakazeem put it, some of us have to stay back & build the Nigeria of our collective dreams. I have put my hand on the plough & I trust God. But I will never vilify those who choose to leave. They are perfectly within their rights. Best wishes to everyone in their choices

Udo diri unu.

Ugwu Ngwu.