Nigerian comedian Bovi has shared that he moved his children abroad due to his worries about the educational system in Nigeria, which he feels has normalized bullying.
In a recent podcast, Bovi mentioned that his children have been living in the United Kingdom for the last two years, after he decided to enroll his eldest son in a boarding school there in 2021.
Bovi expressed his concerns about the Nigerian educational system, drawing from his own experiences in a Nigerian boarding school. He wants to protect his children from similar situations, especially considering the bullying he believes is widespread.
The comedian also talked about the growing trend of Nigerians moving overseas, linking it to the country’s inability to provide basic services like reliable electricity and adequate healthcare. He emphasized the need for the government to address these issues and create an environment where citizens can thrive.
“My children no longer live in Nigeria. They have been in the UK for two years now, which started somewhat by chance; my eldest son has been in a boarding school there since 2021.
“My own time in a Nigerian boarding school taught me to be resourceful, but I decided my child should go to school elsewhere, as the local system seems to allow bullying by letting older students mistreat their juniors under the pretense of discipline,” he explained.
On the reasons behind the mass migration of Nigerians, Bovi noted, “The only reason we haven’t fallen into chaos is that we haven’t faced war or severe food shortages, nor have we experienced major natural disasters.
“Consequently, while we might lose 500 doctors in a year, around 200 new doctors enter the field. This situation is like putting a band-aid on a large wound, which is why the crisis hasn’t yet reached a breaking point.”
The government needs to take cues from Western nations if it wants to tackle the ongoing challenges effectively. What drives doctors to look for jobs abroad? It’s not just about the money. When people are truly passionate about their work and are in an environment that offers support and encouragement, they are less likely to dread going to work or think about leaving.
Even if the conditions aren’t perfect, a basic sense of decency still exists. In Nigeria, patients have tragically lost their lives due to a lack of blood supplies or power outages during surgeries. As a medical professional, would you choose to work under such conditions? The answer is a clear no.
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