Man Runs Back to UK to Start Afresh after Previously Relocating to Nigeria, Shares Why in Video
- A young man has announced on social media that he has moved back to the UK with the help of his friends
- This comes months after the youth announced on TikTok that he had permanently relocated to Nigeria
- Describing his relocation to Nigeria as the greatest regret of his life, the man recounted what happened
A Nigerian man, @okikiolatours, has informed his followers on TikTok about his relocation to the UK months after he permanently relocated to Nigeria.
In a video, he admitted that relocating permanently to Nigeria was the greatest regret of his life.
Source: TikTok
According to the man, he had moved back to Nigeria to start up a business, but experienced several challenges, which made it difficult to achieve his aim.
"I regretted my decision. I wasn't expecting that. I regretted my decision. I regretted my decision.
"In fact, I never regret decision wey I take for my life. This will be the first decision wey I do wey I regret. You see, the initial plan there, the initial plan of relocating was okay. I felt I wasn't really feeling this country because of some reasons wey I stated for one of my videos."
Seeing how tough things were in the country and his business failure, the man said he sought the help of his friends to relocate to the UK, and they came through for him.
He tried not to discourage those who might consider relocating to Nigeria, but noted that the country was in a sorry state. In his words:
"So, I thought about returning back. Let me start live and fresh. It's never too late. I'm still a young man, you know, in my 30s. You know, I thought about going back to start afresh. At least, I still have the opportunity to come back.
"To do one or two things for myself, you know. And I think I've actually learned my lesson. Yes. I actually learned a lot. Trust me, I learned a lot. During my little stay in Nigeria, I've actually learned a lot. But my advice to others, Nigeria is our home..."
Source: TikTok
Watch his video below:
UK resident's video elicits mixed reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man's video below:
abdulazeez said:
"How much was your plan to set up a business? And do you really do business feasibility? You wanted everything quickly, but at least you need to rest for 2–3 months before setting up a business. Put the upcoming keeping money aside. It’s good that you have the opportunity to come back."
sweetboy_007🇳🇬🇬🇧 said:
"Though, there is stress here but it's better than Naija o.... People for home dey face one or two o... Welcome back."
Adebola Aisha said:
"Someone finally said it. Nigeria is not the same you left it. The situation there right now is like no amount you save will be enough! The inflation is crazy! Starting up a business is not even the issue, maintaining the business is a big challenge! Not much profit coming in! Visit home, yes, invest in landed properties, visit as often as you can. Then maybe retire home in the future when you’re substantially ready. It's not easy, May God help everyone in diaspora."
Barrister Abiodun UK 🇬🇧 said:
"It will be difficult because you guys believe you have options. A lot of our friends even including my own blood brother that were deported are doing well. Aren't you see big bsinesses and mansions built by the kocal business people. It's just because you have the options otherwise you would have carefully managed your resources. Nice to see you back anyway, better future ahead."
imadeomoregie said:
"I'm keeping telling people, business is good in Nigeria but first get the passport first before relocating back to Nigeria in case anything sup u can come back and start a fresh."
MD said:
"The £15k I took to naija for three months, when it finished, no one beg me before I return to Manchester last week to Dey pick shift again 😭😭😭, naija is no longer for me for now 😭😭😭😭😭😭tinubu e no go better for u."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a couple who lived in the US for 35 years and relocated to Nigeria had returned abroad.
Man relocates home after 30 years overseas
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man who lived abroad for 30 years had relocated home with just N2.9 million and was unable to complete his house.
He was living in the UK with his wife, who worked as a lecturer. They both worked hard and bought some properties.
However, he said they later sold the properties they bought around 2007 due to the global financial meltdown that happened then. After 30 years of living in the UK, they decided to return home. When they were coming home, they had only £1500 (N2.9 million).
Source: Legit.ng
