How Nigeria will benefit from japa, Labour Party's Peter Obi speaks

  • The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria stands to benefit from the obvious exodus of Nigerians to foreign countries
  • There has been a rise in the number of Nigerians exiting the country in search of greener pastures
  • The phenomenon is popularly known as ‘Japa,’ a Yoruba slang that means to flee from a problem or trouble

FCT, Abuja – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, on Thursday, June 22, said the exodus of young Nigerians and professionals seeking better opportunities overseas is beneficial for the country.

Writing on his verified Twitter handle, Obi said he agrees with Bill Gates’ recent comment on the “japa” syndrome.