Why can't you help instead of helping him broadcasting his problem? I guess you are not in Nigeria, isn't it?

andyanders:
Sounds stupid. In fact with what you have just stated, he needed to be sent back to Nigeria. What kind of conference that he attended and after the conference, he now wants an accommodation to stay. It is wrong because you have shown that he has no intention to return.

Listen op, America is not Nigeria and nobody is gonna accommodate him?

Too bad mehn.

Like I said before, I have no say in determining his life for him. I only give him advice. He is a very talented artist with bright future. He doesn't wana become illegal in the states and currently weighing his options. His conference ends this May and he may stay behind for like 5 months or so before his authorization to stay expires.

He is the bread winner in his family and really wana take care of his siblings and ageing mum. Going back to Nigeria now wont be favourable for him. He needs to at least gather some money to live on when he goes back home. He is 30 and doesnt have anything to fall back on in Nigeria. Ticket money was a miracle. He wants to use this opportunity to meet people and get better network

Abihorlah219:
Why can't you help instead of helping him broadcasting his problem? I guess you are not in Nigeria, isn't it?

My brother, I organized half of the 300k for his ticket. God knows I tried my best. Also sent him $120 for pockey money and paid for his international passport . Didn't wana say this but u left me with no option. Im a family man too.

Truth be told. The brother in question is actually my church member and we are not in any way related. I only call him my cousin because he's closer to me and such a nice man.

bee444:


Like I said before, I have no say in determining his life for him. I only give him advice. He is a very talented artist with bright future. He doesn't wana become illegal in the states and currently weighing his options. His conference ends this May and he may stay behind for like 5 months or so before his authorization to stay expires.

He is the bread winner in his family and really wana take care of his siblings and ageing mum. Going back to Nigeria now wont be favourable for him. He needs to at least gather some money to live on when he goes back home. He is 30 and doesnt have anything to fall back on in Nigeria. Ticket money was a miracle. He wants to use this opportunity to meet people and get better network

Just out of curiosity, Are you the "Cousin "? cos you have been marketing him more than he could all by himself. You seem to know and have questions to what only him could exclusively know.

bee444:


My brother, I organized half of the 300k for his ticket. God knows I tried my best. Also sent him $120 for pockey money and paid for his international passport . Didn't wana say this but u left me with no option. Im a family man too.

Truth be told. The brother in question is actually my church member and we are not in any way related. I only call him my cousin because he's closer to me and such a nice man.

oh I see

GetUmad:


Just out of curiosity, Are you the "Cousin "? cos you have been marketing him more than he could all by himself. You seem to know and have questions to what only him could exclusively know.

No I'm not. I'm just a church member. BUT he calls me big bro and act as if im his biological brother. Im just so concerned about him, else trying (may too hard) to find help for him.

What has "he is Handsome and Single" got to do with needing a place to stay ? If he come ugly pass Smiggle nko, he no suppose get place to stay? Lol

Noel1:
What has "he is Handsome and Single" got to do with needing a place to stay ? If he come ugly pass Smiggle nko, he no suppose get place to stay? Lol

That shouldnt form basis of your comment. The handsomeness part was just a catch phrase. So, dont dwell too much on it

bee444:


The guy is still in Albany, New York. Conference finishes soon. He actually wanted to stay behind to make room for him applying for a residency visa or find a person to settle down with.

People talking about hotels and going back to Nigeria dont understand the story or struggle behind his journey. He went to the conference with only $120 in his pocket. He struggled to come up with ticket money. Friends and foes have to gather and contribute the ticket money.

Going back to Nigeria so soon will be seen as failure for him. He wont have another chance again. He still has valid visa till 2017. Help comes in different form.

You said the guy was in Ohio ??
Why did you mention Ohio in the first place ??
Few Nigerian lives in Albany New York, If he wants help, tell him to Go to Brooklyn or Queens, there are tons of Nigerians there and they will help him.

I would have helped him because i live in New York but I'm currently in far away Atlanta.

I think you should tell him to come back to Nigeria.
How does he wanna get a job if he came on a tourist visa ??
He's just wasting his time.

If he wanna stay here without going back, he can only get odd jobs

bee444:


That shouldnt form basis of your comment. The handsomeness part was just a catch phrase. So, dont dwell too much on it

I understand but modify that part, else your chances will be greatly minima.

Ok people, b4 you type anything, the guy is not handsome o. His handsomeness has got nothing to do with him needing help. In fact, he is now ugly.

bee444:
Ok people, b4 you type anything, the guy is not handsome o. His handsomeness has got nothing to do with him needing help. In fact, he is now ugly.

How come this handsome bobo no pimples, is now ugly with pimples?

This tread is hilarious. So you actually expect people to just let strangers into their homes because someone that is equally a stranger on nairaland asked? If he doesn't have a place to stay, let him return home. The request stinks. If his own friend can turn him back, don't you think there are a lot of questions to be asked?

Since he's single and handsome, let him go work at a stripp*rs club. Instead of putin he's in a desperate situatn u r campaigning for him

I have a condo in New York City but I am not looking for a permanent tenant. This is why I am asking how he plans to feed and move out.

He doesn't appear to have an exit strategy. He can try online dating to see if he finds someone who will accommodate him.

Agu87:
yet ur status says 'my God is able' if u knew u couldn't help him,y did u even admit dat u have a family there...to make heaven no be here oooo...silly

Ose

bee444:
Hi Nailanders,

My cousin travelled to the US a week ago for a Art conference ( he is on a business visa). The Art Residency as its called is still ongoing and will finish soon.

He made an arrangement with his friend in Ohio that after the conference he would be coming over to stay with him. When he got to the US, he called his friend and the friend started ignoring his calls. He finally got through but the friend told him that he has changed his mind that he should look for somewhere else to stay.

Cousin is disappointed, and doesn't have anybody or place to stay after the conference. The conference is in New york. The Art organizers provided him with accommodation until the end date of the conference.

Nairalanders, I need your help to assist this brother.

Thank you

Simple, TELL HIM TO GO TO A NIGERIA CHURCH. They'll help him out with accommodation

obowunmi:
I have a condo in New York City but I am not looking for a permanent tenant. This is why I am asking how he plans to feed and move out.

He doesn't appear to have an exit strategy. He can try online dating to see if he finds someone who will accommodate him.

He's not gon be a permanent tenant. He only needs 5 months to get his sh*t together or move back to Nigeria. He's not staying behind and allowing his stay/visa to run out. He's hoping he will meet someone he will get involved with within 5 months or even get a place to work for that duration before returning home. He needs money to sustain himself back home.

johntolu:
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Good News to bee444 and his cousin.
Send PM ASAP to this guy but you should also be very careful about offers from complete strangers.
All the Best.

Johntolu u right...but you know was jst trying to help...its not by force...even if the guy is gonna pass trhu ma help...I will speak him on phone and interview him...so he won't go and stain ma personality for ma uncle side...and he won't put ma uncle in trouble.....for real

bee444:


He's not gon be a permanent tenant. He only needs 5 months to get his sh*t together or move back to Nigeria. He's not staying behind and allowing his stay/visa to run out. He's hoping he will meet someone he will get involved with within 5 months or even get a place to work for that duration before returning home. He needs money to sustain himself back home.

Okay, here is what goes....
I understand his plan. Not bad in itself because many great people travelled abroad as illegals and without a dime to their names and by honest and deligent means they became citizens and live happy lives. Your "cousin" right now isn't even illegal. So he can make the remaining months work for his good.
He should go look for places with large Nigerian population
He should avoid hanging with negative people
He should be wise but not ungrateful or blood sucking
He shod be willing and ready to help people around him even for free or a bowl of hot porridge
He should protect the interest of who ever opens his doors to him
He should avoid flashy or oversabi life styles
He should get involved with a good representative of his religious belief who will mentor and protect his interests
These will ensure his stay happy and good. And even if he has to return to naija due to immigration procedure/process, he will have the backing of good people behind him who will eargerly support and expect his re entry.
Nothing is hard in this life if we choose to clear our minds and let the spirit of God within take the lead.

Abeg, let him not add to the negative stereotype people have about Helping a fellow Nigerian abroad o. Let his story be different and give hope to others who may be moved to help but afraid to do so.

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bee444:
Hi Nailanders,

My cousin travelled to the US a week ago for a Art conference ( he is on a business visa). The Art Residency as its called is still ongoing and will finish soon.

He made an arrangement with his friend in Ohio that after the conference he would be coming over to stay with him. When he got to the US, he called his friend and the friend started ignoring his calls. He finally got through but the friend told him that he has changed his mind that he should look for somewhere else to stay.

Cousin is disappointed, and doesn't have anybody or place to stay after the conference. The conference is in New york. The Art organizers provided him with accommodation until the end date of the conference.

Nairalanders, I need your help to assist this brother.

Thank you

and must you include handsome into this your post? Will his handsomeness give him a place to stay? Girls self with their childish mentality

mikkyangel:
Besides ,I would advise you to modify this ya topic and remove dt "he his handsome and single",sun never beat am,dts y u still feel it is handsom.

hahaha this is the real truth sir lol lmao

Op I dare say you are the so called 'cousin'. This is the situation you put yourself into when you set out to a foreign land without proper planning. Before I travelled abroad, I did a thorough research, I read and read. Through Nairaland I was able to get info from various threads about what to expect. Even though I was going to Germany I read about life in other countries. I knew I wasnt going to pick money on the streets of Europe. I didn't expect much from the country. First and most important step was coming here legally with a visa that will allow me to work. Since I have arrived here I have been contented. I knew it will take time and years to grow. I have a nice place to lay my head, security access to good standard healthcare. I am satisfied with life and working on moving forward gradually.
When I read stories of people on Nairaland saying they want to go abroad to hammer and by range rover like one clown on another thread I just shake my head for them. Even the native born citizens of these countries we go to, many are not rich. They work and pay taxes too.
Now op you got no permit to work and you want to make money in 5 months? Nearly impossible. In Europe no one will risk hiring you else they will be heavily fined by government. So you must have papers to work. You want a woman to marry within five months that's gonna be really hard to see. Don't know about USA but the Europeans can't be fooled into marriage for papers like in the past. They are wiser now. Marriages between black and white are not as common as before.
I wish you luck. And I hope someone out there reading this will make informed decisions before leaving the country.

Larrey:
I have family in ohio but can't risk it,may GOD help your cousin

and why did you even say it in the first place? Ode

ojaythegreat:
I am a Bsc holder in history and international relations ,I've been hunting for a job now its been more than 1year and maintaining my life is becoming hard for me. I hereby use this medium to pass this to the audience if by any chance you can assist me with a job , I would be very grateful. The only thing I can't do is stealing or going into fraud, any job at all that can help me fix my self is welcomed. I currently stay in umuahia but can always migrate if there is provision for accommodation.. thanks my email and whatsapp is orjiogwo@gmail.com, 08132134144

studied same course too and graduated. Which institution did you finish from?

Sugarhugs:


Abeg what did you ask him am curious

why do you want to know lol

Agu87:
yet ur status says 'my God is able' if u knew u couldn't help him,y did u even admit dat u have a family there...to make heaven no be here oooo...silly

you beat me to that. I wonder why she didnt keep quiet. She just wanted attention. Girls sef

schumastic:


why do you want to know lol

Lol tell me na

Sugarhugs:



Lol tell me na

ok, grabs a Mic n clears throat

My humble sugerhugs sinachi
The OP cousin sinachi
Seun nairaland sinachi mo
No be by force to go U.S
Abi na wetin cause the fight
And i just dey my own dey laugh eh
Because God dey my side
They want to take way my favour
They want to spoil my career
Them no know say I get flavour