Rich Opportunities in Developed Countries and Nigerians’ Avidity to Live Abroad as Analogous to Jewish Captivity, Socio-Economic Benefits and Exiles’ Decision to Stay in Babylon

Abstract

The current desperation of Nigerians, seekingfor citizenship or residency abroad calls for sober reflection. This new phenomenon has beencode named ‘Japa’, a locally coined word which literally means to escape. ‘Japa’ and ‘Welcome to New Dispensation’ syndrome have been the anthems of many Nigerians as they look to leave the country.