Umar’s brighter future: Launching a new solar business in Nigeria

When Umar joined the ARRIVES programme, he firstly received coaching from the ARRIVES Team in Munich.

He planned his return and the establishment of his business together with ARRIVES coaches in Germany and Nigeria.

Upon his arrival in Nigeria in March 2024, Umar was warmly welcomed at the airport by our team in Nigeria.

In an intensive 6-week training programme focused on the installation and sales of solar panels, he gained invaluable practical experience.

Together with the ARRIVES team in Nigeria, he arranged necessary financial resources to kickstart his own solar panel business. This included:
Provisions such as the rental of a shop for a duration of one year,

• 20 solar panels with a power output of 180 watts each
• 10 solar panels with a power output of 200 watts each
• 3 solar batteries with a power output of 220 watts each
• 1 solar battery with a power output of 180 watts

ARRIVES remains in contact with Umar and continues to provide business advisory sessions to help him further develop his skills and expertise.

We congratulate Umar on his new beginning in Nigeria and wish him all the best for the continued development of his business.

Contact ARRIVES in confidence

If you or someone you know is considering voluntary return from Germany to Nigeria, contact ARRIVES today to learn more about how we can help.

You can also visit our return support page for step-by-step guidance on the support we offer, or explore our FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions about ARRIVES.

ARRIVES is a project co-implemented by Social Impact, International Returns and Reintegration Assistance (IRARA) and International Trade Centre (ITC). It is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission and the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).