I once lived in U.S.; opportunities came but I returned home - Tinubu tells Nigerians abroad to return

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the U.S. to return home as there are several business opportunities waiting for them.

Speaking during a town hall meeting with Nigerians in the diaspora on Wednesday in New York after delivering his speech at the 78th UN General Assembly, Tinubu said;

“I want to give you a measure that will resonate with you. I was once a diaspora. What you have been through, I have been through it. A change of mindset is necessary. Take it this night that Nigeria is home for business opportunities.

“Also, anywhere you stay, there is always going to be an opportunity in, and in everything you do. There is always going to be an opportunity if you know how to search and put your mind into it.

“But, we need you back home. Nigeria has arrived; forget the frustration of the previous years’ leadership.

“We don’t have any reason to be poor. We are just poor in some leadership areas. That is what I harped on during my campaign. It was a very gruesome campaign, but I won the election. But if I didn’t throw myself into it with strong determination and result, I wouldn’t have won,” Mr Tinubu explained.

He noted that during his journey to be president he faced many challenges but remained steadfast.

“So many hurdles on my way that would have stopped me,” but he “refused to be stopped,” he said.

“You can do the same as many of you here that are contesting elections,” added Mr Tinubu.