"I Rather Stay in the UK and Go to Work by 4am": Former HOD Who Left Nigeria Rules out Returning
- A former head of department who relocated to the United Kingdom has sparked a debate on social media over his preference for the foreign country
- According to the Nigerian in the diaspora, he would rather live in the UK, even if it meant leaving for work as early as 4am, than return to Nigeria
- His stance received massive support from many netizens, as many people expressed their desire to migrate to a foreign land
A UK-based Nigerian man, known on TikTok as @abekiology, has said he prefers life in the UK to what is obtainable in Nigeria.
The man, who claimed he was formerly the head of a department while in Nigeria, rated the living conditions in the UK above what is obtainable in Nigeria.
Source: TikTok
According to him, he would rather stay in the UK and leave for work by 4am, than stay in Nigeria. Words overlaid on his TikTok video read:
"I rather stay in the UK and go to work by 4am than to go back to...God dey!"
In the comment section, he further said he would rather cry in a safe environment with a stable power supply than elsewhere.
"I rather cry in an environment where there is security and stable power supply."
Source: TikTok
Watch his video below:
Former HOD's post triggers reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the former HOD's video below:
chrisj said:
"You are not alone! When people in Nigeria with moderate income are getting violently robbed; anyone from abroad will be taking a huge risk. It is mind over matter but you just need more work/life balance."
joseph amadi said:
"We are all in this together my bruh, I just came into the uk 2 months ago on a spouse visa. It’s not easy but God they."
DeBanky-Fx♋♋🦀🦀 said:
"😂😂😂😂😂 Why's that none of our young billionaires made their money abroad or is the they are in another Nigeria."
tao_UI/UX Designer said:
"We wai dey Nigeria wan japa, the ones wai dey dere dem dey complain… omo!!!!!!"
TIMZY💯 said:
"Crying and planning to return home next month and gbam I came across this..😢😢😢I’m just too sad."
Blessedtee said:
"Eat more fruits and sleep well whenever you can. Most importantly, pray for strength, and may God not allow us to do it in vain."
I'm Promzy😘 said:
"May God bless your hustle but then get some rest you need it.
"Body no be firewood!"
Naza👑🎖️ said:
"Staying there alone is a big motivation not to stop working hard."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had raised an alarm over the increasing number of lecturers relocating overseas.
Former HOD working abroad laments
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a former head of department back in Nigeria who relocated abroad had lamented leaving for work at 4am.
He spoke about the difference between his current routine in the UK and the life he left behind in Nigeria, noting that he found the transition more difficult than anticipated.
It appeared that he felt a sense of nostalgia for Nigeria, emphasising how different his current lifestyle felt compared to the more relaxed pace he had once enjoyed. According to him, days in the UK required a level of discipline and endurance that was unfamiliar, especially considering the comfort and status he previously held as a head of department in Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
