A Nigerian lady who relocated to Burkina Faso two years ago has gained significant attention on social media after sharing her eye-opening experience of life in the West African country compared to her life back in Nigeria. In a viral video, the lady spoke candidly about her decision to leave Nigeria and why she believes Burkina Faso, despite being less developed, offers far superior living conditions in several aspects.
In the video, which has sparked a wide range of responses, the lady, visibly passionate about her new life in Burkina Faso, rejected suggestions from some Nigerians urging her to return to Nigeria. She confidently stated that, in her opinion, Burkina Faso offers a better standard of living when compared to Nigeria, especially in terms of basic amenities such as power, fuel, and governance.
The lady shared that under the leadership of Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, she has experienced a quality of life that was absent in Nigeria. She specifically commended the country’s affordable cost of living, reliable power supply, and efficient government. According to her, the price of goods in Burkina Faso is significantly more affordable than in Nigeria, making life there more manageable for the average citizen.
Why living conditions are better in Burkina Faso than Nigeria
In her words, “Nigeria is better in what way? Burkina Faso is not so developed like Nigeria but is ten times better. I can go to the market with a thousand and buy food meant for four people. The government doesn’t mess around here; fuel hasn’t increased since I got here; electricity doesn’t go off, and when it does for just 30 minutes, it is announced on the radio.”
She went on to mention that the security situation in Nigeria was another key reason why she preferred Burkina Faso. She noted that it is unsafe to walk in several areas of Nigeria at night due to rampant insecurity, a stark contrast to her experience in Burkina Faso, where she feels safer. She also took the opportunity to compare the leadership of the two countries, specifically President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 36-year-old president of Burkina Faso. She said, “How will you compare the youngest president in Africa—Captain Ibrahim Traoré—to Tinubu? They are proud of their president here; how many people are proud of Tinubu there?”
Further highlighting her point, she shared that when you go to the market in Nigeria with N1000, you can barely purchase basic items like seasoning cubes, while in Burkina Faso, N1000 stretches much further. Her statement resonated with many online, but it also sparked debate among Nigerians who challenged her views, pointing out that Burkina Faso has its own security issues and economic struggles to contend with, despite the improvements she highlighted.
The video has since gone viral, with many people expressing their own opinions on the subject, either agreeing with her assessment or offering differing perspectives on life in both countries. While some Nigerians sympathized with her frustration, others pointed out that no country is free of challenges, including Burkina Faso, and that no comparison can be fully fair without acknowledging the complexities involved in both nations' development and security landscapes.
In a tweet accompanying the viral video, the lady shared, “Stop Telling Me To Come Back To Nigeria. Burkina Faso Is Better Than Nigeria By Far. Light Is Stable. Food Is Very Affordable. Fuel Is Price Low. Transportation Fee Is Not High.” Her words have sparked ongoing discussions about the realities of life in Nigeria compared to some of its neighbors, with many people reflecting on what they would prefer in terms of quality of life.
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