IS THE GRASS REALLY GREENER?
“Sometimes when the grass appears to be greener on the other side, when you get there you find that what appeared to be lush green grass is nothing more than toxic weeds”Many talented/professional individuals not cherished by their countries, most especially Africans left the shores of their countries to do cleaning, sweeping streets in the cold, car washing, security all in the name of seeking greener pastures. So, is the grass really greener elsewhere?
I know people in the UK who battle to make ends meet as the cost of living is so high and the expectation from families back home is unquantifiable. I have met many Africans who want to go home but can't afford to or are not sure what they will meet when they return home due to lack of infrastructures orchestrated by the so-called Africa leaders. So, is the grass greener elsewhere?
Nigeria has so much potential to be a great nation albeit our corrupted leaders. It is a beautiful country with immaculate scenery and vibrancy. When I arrived at the International airport in Nigeria, I nearly cried with joy. People are friendly, helpful, wiling to initiate conversation and smile at you. You feel welcomed despite seeing strange faces. We did bad things in the past, but so did many other countries. Is just a pity that the brilliant and talented people in Africa that should be cherished and allowed to contribute towards the development of Nigeria and Africa as a continent are allowed to seek greener pastures.
I tend to be sad anytime I come across talented Africans doing odd jobs in the UK all in the name of seeking greener pastures. I saw an elderly African man working as cleaner in a restaurant. He informed me that he used to be a high school teacher back in Africa but had to seek greener pastures to provide for his family. Although, I felt bad seeing such an elderly man cleaning toilets, I was in no position to blame him because Africa is gifted with unquantifiable resources but we are cursed with corrupt leaders who are neck-bent in selling the birthrights of their respective countries.
Every country has its problems, maybe Nigeria has more than others, but why don't we rather work at helping to improve the land of our birth to avoid running away to a life that might end up far worse than we have got now?
Is the grass really greener elsewhere?
