over two decades in a country where his initial plan was to spend four years. In this no holds bar interview with LEADERSHIP he speaks on his experiences.ADVERTISEMENT
Also that, what we don’t know today isn’t necessarily mysterious but only an indication that we need to do more honest work and research. I also learned that compassion for fellow human beings exist more outside any religion.From the day I left Nigeria, I have had my return plans in place. I wanted it to be not more than five years abroad, therefore I returned most of my savings back home at the early stage for my relocation.
At my age, I’m 52 and looking at retirement in about eight years, I’m beginning to think I might have to stay and work in my current position in the UK till retirement and then relocate back home, only to enjoy retirement. Of course if the climate in Nigeria today were to improve, I am sure I will revisit this plan in favour of returning home to contribute my own quota by way of providing jobs and quality services to my people.
Currently I am a Consultant Psychiatrist with the NHS with special interest in elderly care and dementia. Now, it’s a bit different due to a lot of changes and events in my life. For example telecommunication has improved from 20 years ago. It could take me a week of trying before having a decent conversation with my family back home but now there is audiovisual on the go at the touch of the button.
A couple of years ago, my younger brother who is also a doctor in the UK was standing by the road and looking into his own garden and the police told him that he isn’t allowed to look into other people’s gardens. They didn’t listen to him when he said that he was actually looking into his own garden. They continued to harass him because to them, due to the colour of his skin he couldn’t own such a property.
No sane inventor will come to NIGERIA as long as BUHARI remains PRESIDENT Forget it We just cancelled a planned visit of serious investors from The State of Arizona USA to NIGERIA I don't want my clients to be Kidnapped for Ransom Beheaded Of SLAUGHTERED
Apart from building infrastructure, what of security and government policies that changes everyday.