If you are a Nigerian youth desperately seeking means to Japa, Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president, has a message for you.
Indeed, the country is going through hard times, but Jonathan says Japa is not the solution.
In fact, to the former president, this latest trend could even worsen the country’s situation.
From Jonathan’s comment, it is clear that Jonathan still has hope in a better Nigeria and this hope was his message to Nigerians.
He told Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the country’s challenges, emphasising that these obstacles are surmountable.
Speaking in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State over the weekend during the commissioning of the Soybean Plant and Refinery of the CSS Group and the birthday celebration of Prof. John Kennedy Opara, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Jonathan weighed in on the importance of collective effort in nation-building.
The event was attended by dignitaries including former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma; Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri; former Cross River State Governor Prof. Ben Ayade; former Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Walter Onnoghen; and Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, represented by his deputy.
Goodluck Jonathan Warns Against Japa
Jonathan cautioned against the increasing trend of migration, popularly referred to as “Japa,” urging Nigerians to contribute to the development of their homeland.
Jonathan’s reason is simple and clear.
“That place you are running to, was built by people,” were his exact words as he encouraged Nigerians to join hands together in building the nation.
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“You don’t need to Japa. Those countries you are running to were built by people. We must build this country together, and invest in it so that the youths can get jobs.
We must not run away from our responsibilities. This country belongs to all of us, and we must not abandon it,” he said.
Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri echoed Jonathan’s sentiments, stating: “There is hope in Nigeria. So those who want to Japa, please, don’t Japa. Nigeria is a blessed country.
If we all key into what the private sector is doing, no one will Japa.”
But the question remains, will Nigerians be able to endure?
Well, only time will tell.
