A video of homeless young Nigerians on the streets of Canada has surfaced online sparking widespread reactions among social media users as they never see it coming.
While many young Nigerians anticipate traveling to foreign countries like Canada for a greener pasture, the clip making the rounds on X confirmed that things are not that rosy in Canada, as not everyone is okay.
In the viral video, the interviewer interviewed two Nigerians identified as Simi and Peter who were both spotted on the street living homeless and eating junk foods.
However, one thing that was very particular to Simi and Peter is that they came to Canada through study route, however, Peter got dropped out of school after his father suffered stroke and died.
Meanwhile, Simi said that she used to be in school but the money she had she invested into a business that later went south and that make her homeless as she could not afford to pay for rent in Toronto.
Both Simi and Peter also noted that they don’t have any of their families in Canada. Peter stressed that if his mum sees him in the video, she will be so surprised but hope that things will be better.
Watch the video below;
@petithazard2: My friend who went to Canada two years ago is still struggling cuz he went as a student and the family still have to send him money from Nigeria despite him working the normal student shift. He said the little work he does covers little or nothing at all hence the family have to send him Money to finish paying his fees. God willingly he will be done soon and can focus on adjusting better without school stress.
@OlorogunErnest : Toronto & Vancouver cities are not ideal for startups in Canada. Especially single students. I pray they get the help they need.
@olusholaspecia: A lot of students are surviving because of churches in Canada eles it would have been worse than this.
@TheUntamable1: Going to canada as a student. The first place you should avoid is the big cities. Always aim for the midsize places, Have enough money on you to balance through the first 6 months. Be patient and tenacious to grow stwadily. Toronto is the worst place to go study as a newcomer😔.
@iam_arinzona : May God help them to recover it’s not easy anyway, and I hope they are not on drugs.
@lobbbyXtech: Feel so bad for the second guy.. wish we could find a way to send help.
@C_CDon: Give them 10yrs and they would have leveled up. Being young have advantages, you have strength and time in abundance, invest it.
@therealdaddymo1: This is very sad and tragic. Their support system literally changed overnight and it’s a very fine line and it could happen to anyone. Life can throw a curveball at any time and unfortunately in places like Canada, there is no support system of family and friends to lean on because they are trying to make ends meet too. It can be very lonely and desolate and your mental health could also take a hit too because the pressures can become too much.
@THE_CRAFT3R: Toronto keh, that place is freaking expensive I hope they do find their feet soonest.
@philsbaba: Abroad good o, but try not to enter on a student visa. Oyinbo wey no dey go school, una think say them be fool? Some end up with over $50,000 in college debt that can take up to 30 years to repay. When these schools no see students again, they started targeting Africans & Asians from so-called 3rd world countries. My question is, How do they expect people from these regions to afford such high tuition?