So, I hear some of our colleagues and our compatriots who, by virtue of the 1999 Constitution, have dual citizenship. So, from my childhood experience, I tell people I’m not just a proud Nigerian, I’m an arrogant one. Reflecting on the long-standing trend of Nigerians emigrating in search of better opportunities, Fashola traced the phenomenon back several decades, noting that what is today described as “Japa” is not new. It was not unusual to hear things like ‘I’m tired of this country, I want to check out. The former governor argued that despite its challenges, Nigeria remains a country of vast opportunities and social mobility.

Source: Punch January 20, 2026 18:38 UTC