Simi Drey and Lanre Olushola's assertion that the withdrawal of Nigerians from the medical and educational systems in the UK and the US would lead to the collapse of those systems sparked diverse reactions from Nigerians.
While some agreed with the statement's gravity, others expressed skepticism and challenged its validity. Some Twitter users pointed out that while Nigerians indeed make significant contributions to these sectors abroad, they are not the sole contributors, citing the presence of large populations from countries like India and China. Others emphasized the global nature of migration and the presence of diverse nationalities within these systems.
Nigerians questioned the assertion, highlighting the resilience of these systems in accommodating diverse populations and downplaying the potential impact of Nigerian withdrawal.
Additionally, some users attributed the belief in Nigeria's indispensable role to a sense of inflated self-importance and emphasized the importance of good governance in fostering development.
