Nigerian Man Says Begging in Italy Helped Him Build a Home and Support His Family

A Nigerian man in Italy says he has survived by begging for nine years and used the money to build a house in Nigeria while supporting his children and relatives. In a video circulating online, he said Italy offers better opportunities than Nigeria despite his difficult circumstances. He also reportedly said he is ill. His identity, immigration status, income and the details of his claims have not been independently verified. The video has renewed debate about migration, hardship abroad and the pressures many Nigerians face while supporting families at home.

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