"Things Dey Sup": Nigerian Lady Who Relocated Lists 8 Questions She Was Asked at UK Border

"Things Dey Sup": Nigerian Lady Who Relocated Lists 8 Questions She Was Asked at UK Border

  • A young Nigerian lady in the diaspora has recounted the questions thrown at her at the United Kingdom border
  • She landed at Heathrow Airport after leaving Nigeria and was asked up to eight questions, according to what she posted online
  • Mixed reactions have trailed the questions that the UK officials asked the lady, with some sharing their experiences

A Nigerian lady overseas, @ewatolani3, has gone public with the questions she was asked at the UK border.

The UK resident said she had arrived at Heathrow Airport in the UK before the questions were thrown at her.

A Nigerian lady opens up on the 8 questions she was asked at the UK border when she arrived at Heathrow Airport.
A Nigerian lady elicits reactions as she highlights eight questions she was asked at the UK border when she got to Heathrow Airport.. Photo Credit: @ewatolani3
Source: TikTok

In a TikTok post, she itemised the questions. She said she was asked for her name, school, course, undergraduate course and her accommodation details.

She was also asked if she would stay back in the UK after the completion of her studies. The UK officials also enquired about her course start date and her source of funds.

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The Nigerian youth remarked that she kept smiling during the interrogation. In her words:

"And I smiled till my cheeks melt."
A Nigerian lady makes the headlines as she shares 8 questions she was asked at the UK border when she got to Heathrow Airport.
A Nigerian lady goes viral as she opens up on 8 questions she was asked at the UK border when she got to Heathrow Airport. Photo Credit: @ewatolani3
Source: TikTok

People react to questions lady was asked

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the questions the lady was asked below:

Luke Samson said:

"Nigerians are the only one that knows what is happening in the UK 🇬🇧 Home Office even know the policies that the Home Office is yet to publish."

Rubix 🇬🇧 said:

"He just asked for my CAs and share code. Asked what I studied and said Enjoy your study."

Nathaniel said:

"I only asked 2 questions. You university name and course. The rest na welcome to London."

Nduts said:

"My only question “first time to the UK, you are welcome.”

Williams bobby said:

"My own is that if they ask you are you going to stay after study what is your answer."

Arikeade said:

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"Hey namesake , congratulations … what’s the response to give to accommodation if I have a friend I’ll be staying with before I sort out accommodation? I’ll be going in few days but would be staying with friend for a while."

allzbright said:

"U must have stopped at Heathrow airport. For u to receive all these questions."

Taddiebear said:

"So many questions! I only got one question… ‘which Uni are you going to?’ And “congratulations!”

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady who relocated with a student visa had shared her experience at the UK border.

Lady stranded at UK airport for hours

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a lady who relocated to the UK had shared how she was stranded at the airport for 14 hours.

According to the lady, she didn't have any family or anyone in the UK before she decided to relocate. She opened up about being stranded because she didn't have anyone to stay with in the country.

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"This is your reminder to take that bold step!!! Do that thing that scares you! It might be what will change your life for good! Share your experience when you got here first!" she wrote.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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