Stories

Making the decision to return

People move from Nigeria to Germany for many different reasons. Deciding whether to stay in Germany or return to Nigeria is rarely easy, and many worry about how their family and community will react.

In these videos, ARRIVES participants explain in their own words why they decided to come back.

John, Lagos

Opened a barber shop with his fiancée, Chioma.

Samuel, Ekwuoma

Runs a foodstuff stall in his hometown after 15 years in Europe.

Stephan, Ogun State

Raises pigs and grows vegetables on his own farm.

Vivian, Lagos

Works as a hotel operations manager and runs a foodstuff business.

Joseph, Abuja

Runs his own solar energy and security camera business.

Uche, Warri

Runs a motorcycle spare parts business.

Stories

Discover inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, reintegration and new beginnings from people we’ve supported to return from Germany to Nigeria.

From starting exciting new careers to rediscovering family trades, learn how ARRIVES participants are creating economic opportunities and reconnecting with family and community as they settle into life in Nigeria.

You can also read updates about how ARRIVES partners with organisations across Nigeria to improve reintegration support for returnees.

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