The number of persons that Japa from Nigeria to Canada, UK, USA, Germany or any other country has been increasing every year. So many persons are still looking for how to Japa from Nigeria and that according to report, the number would keep increasing.
I know you may want to move abroad to start a new life, or study or take up a job. It is a smart plan and I bet you, it’s worth it.
But the problem now is is how to jakpa. I’m sure that’s the reason why you had to start looking for a way to do that. Don’t worry, I got you covered.
In this post, I am going to discuss Japa in Nigeria, how to move abroad, Japa syndrome and how it has affected education in Nigeria. After this post and you have more questions, you can direct it to us in the comment section.
What is the meaning of Japa?
Japa or jakpa is a Nigerian term which means “running away”. In a more technical context, it used to describe moving abroad. In other words, it means running away from Nigeria to another country.
Most persons prefer to use that term “Japa” because it resonates with the idea of running away from the high cost of living and high inflation in Nigeria to look for better opportunities in another country.
In a more official term, Japa means travelling abroad. But Nigerians like to use it because it best explains the situation.
If you see anyone saying “I want to Japa” it quickly explains that persons intentions to move another country.
Why Do People Japa in Nigeria?
There are so many reasons why Nigerians choose to move abroad instead of remaining in Nigeria.
1. To Study Abroad
People move abroad from Nigeria to study. But honestly speaking, it was never the intention of some of the people who move abroad to actually go abroad. But one reason or the other forced them.
About studying abroad, Nigerians no longer care about the course they study abroad. Just want to a cheap course in a cheap university which can get them out the country.
To study abroad means following the students visa route. Students visa is the easiest way to Japa and Nigerians are taking advantage of the opportunity.
2. High inflation rate
Due to high inflation rate in Nigeria, cost of living in Nigeria has become high with very low income.
In search of a better standard of living and more stable income, most people opt in to japa.
3. To achieve goals
While most persons decide to go abroad for one reason or the other, some people still choose to do same for the purpose of achieving their goals. Some have big plans for themselves and one of the best ways to achieve it is to move abroad. For this reason, they find their ways out.
In my previous post, I explained extensively why people travel abroad. Check it and see why you yourself should move abroad.
The above reasons are the commonest reasons why people travel overseas.
How to Japa From Nigeria in Few Months
First, you should start this as though you are making an escape plan. Just joking. I’m trying to say that you need a pen and a paper to draft your journey quickly. Let’s get started.
Let me quickly add that how fast you can move abroad depends on the medium through which you are traveling.
You may decide the go through work visa, student visa, permanent residency visa, etc.
For one with a low budget, the easiest way to japa is through students visa because you are going on the ground of education. So, your visa can easily be approved.
So, I will be drafting steps to japa to other countries using students visa.
1. Search for a Course and Institution
First, you need to decide which course and institution you want to study in your preferred country.
If your budget is low, you need to find relatively cheap course and institution in a cheap country.
Cheapest countries to study in include China and Germany.
An educational consultant can guide you on how to choose the best course, school and country for yourself.
2. Reach out to a study abroad agency
Secondly, you need a trusted educational consultant or study abroad agency to handle your request.
The role of an agency in your study abroad journey is underrated. An agency works with universities abroad, and visa embassies. So am agency acts as the middle man between the students and schools.
There are so many agencies in Nigeria of which some are not registered. Some of them are just present on social media with no other reliable platform to reach them.
I suggest using a registered agency like IU Schools.
3. Start your Application
At this stage, you have to start making contacts with the university you want to attend, specifying the program or course you wish to take.
The agency also handles this aspect since they are already in contact with the schools.
This fastens the whole process of admission, other than when you make the application directly by yourself.
4. Ensure you meet the minimum proof of funds
Proof of funds is a crucial part of the process where the one has to show that he can afford the standard of living in the country where he wants to travel to.
Some countries require you to have a minimum of $10,000 as proof of funds.
In some cases, student are unable to provide this information. However, our team got you covered and we provide sufficient proof of funds to our students at a very low rate.
5. Start visa processing
Once you have decided the course, country, the school you wish to attend and all documents are ready, next is to start working on your visa.
To fasten this whole process, you may need to pay all necessary fees to your preferred university so you can present the documents to the embassy.
Basically, the agency handles this aspect of the process. While visa approval cannot be 100% guaranteed, the agency does it best to ensure positive outcome. Final decision depends on documents provided and the embassy.
6. Pre-departure Orientation
At this stage, admission has been secured, visa approved and all necessary processes done in Nigeria. You need to receive orientation or guidance based on education abroad.
The agency prepares you and keeps you in best shape to face a new world overseas.
Conclusion
There are probably some questions which you have in mind to ask about his topic which may not have been covered in this post.
You probably have limited funds and you don’t know if it can take you abroad or not.
You probably want to transfer from one school to the other after an admission.
Whatever it is, we can always guide you through.
