Public affairs commentator and media entrepreneur, Atunyota Akpobome, better known as Alibaba, has observed that numerous Nigerians are liquidating their investments in the country to move abroad.
Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise breakfast program on Saturday, the renowned comedian noted that many individuals in the entertainment industry have joined the migration wave, commonly referred to as ‘Japa’.
“But many people are liquidating investments and travelling,” Alibaba lamented.
“So, you found out that people are now dipping their hands into savings, if there were any, and trying to manage their resources.
“Also, between January and now, out of 10 people that I said, ‘they would not Japa’, you just hear somebody call you later and say, ‘Oh, you know, I’ve not been around’.
“And you say, okay, ‘when are you coming back?’ And they say they’re not coming back.
“I know about four comedians who have travelled and many more in entertainment who have travelled.”