Personal Economy or Japa?

For those who love to read my positions and takes here (WhatsApp), I have just one thing I’ll like to share in regard to Tinubu’s presidency (let’s shove aside the fact that the election was rigged and face the reality of a Tinubu presidency). What I want to share is what I read from a distant tutor, Tosin Adeoti, which I will believe will help us all as struggling Nigerian youth.

First, japa isn’t and shouldn’t be your option of escaping Tinubu’s Nigeria. The mass exodus of Nigerians for the past one year shouldn’t deceive you into thinking japa is cheap. Many of us here talking about japa don’t even have the means to relocate to another state, much less another country. So, tick that off your list.

What should you do instead of japa? Personal economy. Judiciously start managing your finances, skills, and resources if you haven’t. According to Tosin, this is what can help you cushion the effect of bad governance. It’s the practice of managing one’s own finances and resources in order to maximize their potential for wealth and financial health. It involves understanding the different aspects of personal finance from budgeting and saving, to investments, retirement planning, and more. Now how do you go about practicing personal economy?

1. Concentrate on your skills and what makes you desirable in the market. What do you have? What can you do with it to earn from it?

2. Focus your finance and potential on what is primary and most important to you: your health, family and security.

That’s all I have to say for now. May Tinubu succeed!