Prolific writer, Itoro Bassey, has revealed that despite her many years of sojourn in America, Nigeria remains the best place to be irrespective of its numerous challenges.
While Speaking during the inauguration of her book titled, “Faith” in Abuja recently, Bassey said: “Though, Nigeria is presently going through some economic and security challenges, I chose to come home to deal with the challenges and see how I can contribute my quota towards making the country great.”
She narrated her experience while in the United States and said she was regarded as an immigrant, though she enjoyed basic amenities like 24-hours electricity. However, she stated that she was discriminated against due to her colour.
She said: “For me, the reason I came back is because I want to know Nigeria. I am also willing to deal with some of the challenges that come with it. In the US, the problem is not infrastructure; it is being black. It can be very difficult living and working there.
“The idea is that in the West, everything is great as well as all other privileges, but you can lose who you are if you are not careful.”
While speaking about her book, she said that the book aims at educating people that don’t quite know what it is to live abroad.
