Fred Alabi

I am an advocate for 'LEAVE NIGERIA BY ALL MEANS' I had singlehandedly sponsored people over for free and also pay flights tickets for people I don't even know. Guess what??? They're lazy!! They're wicked and ungrateful fellas. My biggest supporters in relationships are people I met here, who has had their share of pain. Alot of people in Nigeria assumes money is on the street of the abroad. Many assume, once you land, you'll get a job but doesnt know how to go out and seek employment or opportunities. My first government job with Fraser health Authorities, I had applied online and no calls for interview. I walked into a nursing home, ask for the manager and I was almost stopped by a lady but I hid my intention, go to the managers office, slide my resume under her door and left. She called me and hired me. She employed 3 people from me. Many Nigerians upon arriving assume no bills to pay so they get here and get stranded. They ended up complaining, if I had known I would stay back. Tell them to turn their lights off, theyll frown and leave it on. One person asked me to invite her and I said, No. She withdrew, it's okay with me. The way she withdrew is how she would if she made it down here and forget how she needed that opportunity and someone selflessly made it happen. A lady came in and within 2 weeks, shes taking orders for Moimoi, jollof rice and all, i told someone, she will make it here. She starts making connections and putting herself out for opportunities. I tell people, life is hard all over the world. People go to school, seek big opportunities to enable them get into good paying jobs. Alot of people are making great income in Nigeria, some are getting paid in dollars. Why sit around?? Why lobby for online pay?? Upgrade yourself, set a fantastic placement for yourself. Take online courses if you must. Be intentional about yourself. There are opportunities for mechanics, construction workers, plumber, etc in Canada. East Indians are helping themselves because when they sponsor people, they stay with them and build with them, but majority of nigerians are born ingrates. Competitive spirit is buried in majority and all we do is pull others down to rise or wants to take over their name and empire. This is why in the abroad, Nigerians are still struggling as much as they're struggling in their home country. I stop sharing my next move with nigerians, because theyre listening to steal the vision not to support you. Only 2 out of 10 really wants you to rise. So, forget where you are, be determined and ready. Stop complaining! Rise up and get your hands busy. Oneday you'll sit back and smile. – at North Vancouver, British Columbia