After struggling in the UK for nearly 11 years and returning to Nigeria with just ₦650,000, a Nigerian man who once sold motorcycle parts in Ibadan is now the Managing Director of EIS Group, proving that success can be found at home through resilience and problem-solving.
A Nigerian man who left for the United Kingdom in 2010 to further his education has returned to Nigeria nearly 11 years later—with just ₦650,000 to his name. Despite his initial struggles abroad, he is now the Managing Director of EIS Group, a thriving company in Nigeria.
The story, originally shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @chidomerendubuisi, features a video of the man in traditional white attire, recounting his turbulent journey.
According to him, he arrived in the UK on January 16, 2010, to pursue his studies. Unfortunately, his school certificate was revoked shortly after he arrived. Faced with two options—enroll in another institution or return home—he had only 90 days to act. The barrier? He needed £500, which he couldn’t raise.
“I called everyone I knew. Nobody could raise £500. Back then, £500 was around ₦200,000,” he recalled.
Before leaving Nigeria, he had run a business in Ibadan, selling motorcycle parts.
“I sold follow come parts—complete bikes like Bajaj, Jincheng, or Suzuki. I’d buy, dismantle, and sell the parts. I was one of the first to do that.”
In the UK, things were tough. He described days when finding even a pack of noodles was a luxury. Fortunately, he entered with a three-year visa, and had already stayed over a year before the certificate issue arose.
Despite these challenges, he remained in the UK for 10 years and 9 months, eventually returning to Nigeria with just ₦650,000.
Today, his fortunes have changed. He is now the Managing Director of EIS Group, proving that success isn’t limited to life abroad.
“He sold his machine parts shop to japa for a Master’s and greener pastures. But life had other plans,” the post caption read. “Now, his story serves as a lesson: your breakthrough might actually be right here in Nigeria.”
Social Media Reactions
Nigerians had mixed reactions in the comment section:
- @whitemoneyz🇳🇬: “But EIS Group existed before 2012. Yet he said he returned in 2020. Is he not the founder?”
- @Nas100ft: “If you hadn’t travelled, you wouldn’t have gained the skills. Life is a process.”
- @Thomy: “He acquired skills abroad and returned to apply them. I’m doing the same. Once I’m done, I’ll return too. I’m an industrialist now.”
- @Ikenna: “The way we reason is funny. Some of his mates who stayed back were kidnapped or killed.”
- @Pius: “I also have skills that can solve problems. I sent you a message, still waiting for your reply, sir.”
Key Takeaway
His journey is now seen as a reminder to many Nigerians: while foreign opportunities can be life-changing, success doesn’t only live abroad. Sometimes, it’s the problems at home that hold the greatest potential—if you have the skills and courage to solve them.
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