Doctor Julius Oni, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and CEO of XSITE Capital, has shared his reasons for relocating from the United States to Nigeria with his family.

Dr. Oni explained that his decision to return to Nigeria was driven by a desire to provide access to quality healthcare without the need for people to travel abroad. Specializing in orthopedic surgery, he mentioned that he aims to offer high-quality musculoskeletal care comparable to that available in foreign countries.

According to Dr Oni, he sold his car and house and took a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins to pursue his career goals in Nigeria. He noted that he also owns a private equity multifamily real estate company and

Dr. Oni’s story has sparked significant reactions on social media, with many Nigerians lamenting his decision amidst the high rate of emigration from the country. Due to hardship, insecurity, and other crises, many Nigerians are relocating (Japa) to other countries with no intention of returning. Those who leave often take their families with them.

In response to the high number of migrants entering Europe, the European Union has implemented closed-door policies, strict border controls, and anti-migration measures. According to the United Nations, people in Africa are fleeing climate change, authoritarian regimes, and economic instability.

The New York Times reports that President Biden is under pressure from Republicans in Washington, as well as some mayors and governors, to curb the flow of migrants into the country. Republicans in Congress have demanded accelerated deportations and restricted asylum in exchange for support for wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Pew Research Center reveals that the U.S. foreign-born population reached a record 46.1 million in 2022, with immigrants now accounting for 13.8% of the U.S. population.

Below are some reactions:


@odogwu_ogidi: This is the best. Make money abroad, secure life time investment and move back home.

@flagg_in: He has nothing to lose…there is still an alternative for him to always go back anytime he wish to.

@eddiebrendan: It's actually a smart move. In 25 years, and with our current devaluation of the naira, he has enough resources to build a robust health care facility in Nigeria. I can tell you from experience that there is demand for his services in the country right now.

@chinasaawo: We wish him luck. May Nigeria favour him and his family. Amen!

@vikhariiz: Great stuff. I just wish there was less insecurity in the country. This would be the reality for most. Retiring back to Nigeria to give back and develop the country from their wealth of skill acquired abroad

@swaagsphotos: All this kind people go still dey over bill people abeg!
He just came back to make money abeg!

@Airdropglobal5: I hope it works out for him. But he does have a cushion because a leave of absence doesn't mean he's left his employer; it's more like an extended sabbatical which is smart because if it doesn't work out, he will simply return to the US and resume employment.

@rhaymoni: This is commendable.... He can actually go back to the USA anytime he wishes to

@sophia01w: What on earth could make you do that? Omo, not this time, not now that everything has publicly turned to mess

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