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UK-Based Nurse Shocks Nigerians: ‘Selling Property to Relocate Is Smart!’”
Kevin Ossai, a registered nurse and Health Protection Practitioner with Walsall Council in Lichfield, England, speaks with Biodun Busari about the realities of relocating abroad in search of better opportunities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Why did you leave Nigeria?
I left because I couldn’t see a sustainable future for myself there. Nigeria is a beautiful country, but corruption, job insecurity, and poor infrastructure made long-term prospects bleak. I reached a point where I felt the best gift I could offer my children was a chance at a better life in a developed country.
Despite working hard as a contract staff member, I earned far less than others doing less work. I was also routinely harassed by police during random stop-and-searches, often treated as a suspect just for being young. In my office, we used phone torches because of constant power outages. By 2019, I knew it was time to move.
Did you or your family sell property to fund your relocation?
No. I didn’t need to sell anything. I strategically planned my move through nursing, which was in high demand at the time. The UK offered a full relocation package—free flights, visas, accommodation, and some allowances. It was pre-COVID, so support for migrant nurses was more generous.
That said, I believe selling an asset to pursue a verified job abroad is absolutely reasonable. If you have a genuine employer, have gone through a proper interview process, and there are no shady fees, then parting with a car or land for a better future isn’t a bad decision.
What’s your response to Nigerians who say the grass isn’t greener abroad?
It’s important to be realistic. Life abroad isn’t perfect, but Nigeria has its own share of challenges. You might earn ₦1 million monthly and own property, but what if the government demolishes it? You’ll still struggle with power outages, high fuel costs for generators, and expensive data. Every system has its flaws—you just need to choose the challenges you’re willing to face.
What’s your view on the UK’s White Paper and stricter immigration policies?
While I don’t support the tougher rules, I understand the UK’s stance. Policy is driven by data. When the social care visa opened in 2022, it attracted a massive influx—some legitimate, some not. With economic pressure mounting, the government tightened controls: extending the path to residency, limiting dependents, and clamping down on fake sponsorships.
Ideally, these measures should target fraudsters, not hardworking migrants who contribute to the system.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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