@Crossroads Of Exodus: Weighing

@Crossroads Of Exodus: Weighing The Japa Journey

In this age of soaring dreams and deep disillusionment, the word Japa has transcended mere slang to become a cultural phenomenon in Nigeria. It echoes in the conversations of our youth, reverberates through family gatherings, and dominates the whispers of aspiration in lecture halls and market corners alike. It symbolizes escape—a search for greener pastures, for dignity, for a tomorrow that seems clearer beyond our shores.

Yet, in this tide of migration lies a delicate paradox—of hope and heartbreak, of gain and grief, of triumph and trauma. Young Nigerians, driven by valid frustrations, often set out with brave hearts but blurry maps. Many travel legally, armed with ambition and a plan. Others, tragically, plunge headlong into a pool of uncertainty, manipulated by swindlers and ensnared in the cold claws of human trafficking. Their dreams are exchanged for nightmares in transit zones, deserts, or foreign lands where their worth is measured not by their brilliance, but by their desperation.

There is no crime in desiring a better life. Every soul is wired to yearn for elevation, for expression, for fulfilment. Migration, when done wisely and lawfully, has transformed lives and expanded horizons. There are brilliant Nigerians excelling across continents—writing global codes, healing patients, leading in boardrooms, and raising the banner of excellence in foreign soils. Their stories are valid. Their journeys, admirable.

Still, wisdom calls for balance. The grass may be greener abroad, but it is often watered with tears, resilience, and relentless hustle. No society is perfect, and every gain has its strain. Many migrants start from the ground up—facing cultural shocks, racism, and months of anonymity before any semblance of success emerges. What is often not told is the loneliness, the longing for home, the exhaustion from double shifts, and the cost of being a stranger in a land that is not your own.

To our vibrant youth—pause before you pack. Let your dreams be informed, not just inflamed. Ask the right questions. Verify your agents. Seek counsel from those who have walked the path. Weigh the risks against the reality. You are not weak for staying, nor reckless for going. What matters most is why and how you go.

And to our nation—heed the pulse of this generation. Address the reasons they flee—unemployment, insecurity, academic decay, and failed leadership. A country that fails to make its young people proud will someday look back in regret as its brightest minds build empires elsewhere.

The call is clear: whether you remain or relocate, do so with your eyes wide open. Own your journey. Honour your roots. Chart your flight not out of fear but out of foresight. The world is vast, but no dream thrives in deception.

Nigeria’s youth are not running away—they are reaching out. Let their reach not end in ruin. Let it instead birth a renaissance—of dreams redefined, of dignity reclaimed, of fulfilment attained, wherever their feet may land.

Yours in fulfilment,

*@Otunba Femi Abiola, CMIE, MCE*

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