Why Daniel Bwala Should Thank Nigerians in the UK for Keeping Nigeria Afloat

Daniel Bwala called Nigerians in the UK “modern-day slaves”. It is ironic because he himself is an under-employed lawyer serving politicians he privately dislikes. His attack on diaspora workers tells us more about his government’s mindset than any policy document. Nigeria lacks a formal care economy. Families collapse under the burden of looking after the sick, the elderly, and the disabled. Professional caregivers could fill this gap and preserve human dignity, yet Bwala shows no appreciation for these essential services. Political apologists like Bwala reveal the administration’s true attitude when they defend poverty instead of promoting prosperity. Comparing a ₦60,000 income to a £2,800 salary only justifies hardship rather than solving it. Diaspora remittances from the UK inject about $12 billion into Nigeria each year—roughly 25% of national revenue. The same Nigerians Bwala derides keep the country running. He should wake up every day and thank them.

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