Pockets of Hope

By Dr. Israel Agodu

This book chronicles the difficulties Nigerians in the diaspora pass through in their receiving countries and when re-entering or visiting Nigeria. It also looks at the contributions the diaspora Nigerians make toward the national development both in their host countries and countries of origin.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
• Release date: Nov 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798890913012

Dr. Israel Agodu

Dr. Israel Anene Agodu, is a Professor Of Management at Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio. He graduated from Athens State University in Athens, Alabama, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He earned his Master's Degree (MBA) in Marketing from Alabama A & M University, a Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) Degree in elementary mathematics from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.

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POCKETS OF HOPE

Copyright © 2023 by Dr. Israel Agodu

Published in the United States of America

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Contents

Preface

Keywords

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Introduction

Summary

Chapter 2

Importance of Diasporas

Knowledge Transfer

Nation-Building.

Remittance

Humanitarian Assistance

Foreign Investment

Political Importance of Diasporas

Challenges facing Diasporas in receiving Countries

Language Barriers

Cultural Differences

Culture Affects

Climate Change

Budget

Discrimination

Difficulty finding Employment

Summary

Chapter 3

The Scary and Shocking Realities facing Diasporas upon their Return to the Homeland

Lack of Support

Safety/Security Challenges

Difficulties of Reintegration

Psychological Challenges

Summary

Chapter 4

How these Scary Realities could be Mitigated?

Recommendation

Summary

Conclusion

About the Author

Bibliography

Peer Reviewer Comments

Preface

This book chronicles the difficulties Nigerians in the diaspora pass through in their receiving countries and when re-entering or visiting Nigeria. It also looks at the contributions the diaspora Nigerians make toward the national development. Before Buhari’s administration, which brought with it the current unrest and insecurity within the country, the previous administrations of Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru YarAdua, and Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, recognized the importance of Nigerians in the diaspora and their contributions to the national development and did such an exceptional job to draw in and maintain a cordial relationship with the diasporas as well as foreign investors. These were substantiated by the increased influx of foreign investments and the Diasporas’ remittance during the administrations of Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru YarAdua, and Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Keywords

Diaspora, remittance, investment, national development, migration, migrant, trans-cultural, inter-cultural, trade balance, Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, Brain drain, Reverse culture shock, Climate change, and Groundswell report, World Bank, Point of No Return. Silicon Valley.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to two of my children, CHINONSO NNENNA and ODINAKACHUKW NATHAN AGODU, whose encouragement, support, and belief in me empowered and propelled me through the biggest challenges in my life. In my next life, I shall be your father!

Acknowledgments

The encouragement and support of many who worked behind the scenes have enabled the completion of this book. I