As shared by Korrinesky, a Birth Educator, Student Doctor & Activist:

5 months ago, thousands of African students fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion. It has been well documented the racism we experienced at the borders trying to leave, but little has been said about, what has happened in the last 5 months… where are we now?

On a daily basis I recieve messages, of well wishers sharing how this university is offering oppurtunities for Ukranian students, how this university has paired to support Ukrainian students…

Although well intended, what they don’t realise is those opportunities are for Ukrainians. Not Africans, not Indians… only Ukrainians.

Nothing has changed, most of us have still been unable to continue with our education.

Many have been denied temporary protection, some returned back home to their countries of origin, the Nigerian students were told that aslong as they are schooling online (whilst the war was ongoing) their degree would not be accepted in Nigeria.

We tried to obtain our transcripts so we could transfer our credits elsewhere, we were told no it’s not possible or we would be required to go back to Ukraine, to get our transcripts.

Those who have not returned have been dispersed all over Europe, just trying to stick it out and hope for the best. Some have even lost their lives in these countries.

Most are homeless, most are unable to work due to not having settled status, but also being denied the temporary protection to solidify their refugee status.

We knocked on every door, sent emails, started petitions, spoke to the press… but nothing changed. Africans were not afforded the same empathy, support, humanitarian support that our Ukrainian counterparts were, so the cycle continues.

Many have given up, on the idea of ever completing their schooling.

We started a petition that has gained almost 35,000 signatures, yet nothing. We have emailed everyone you can think of looking for support and advocacy, still nothing.

Next month is the @UN #TransformingEducation summit, and my plee is education is a right, and a right that should be afforded to everyone despite their race or nationality and the treatment and complete lack of support of African students…

especially from our own world leaders and humanitarian organisations was and is appalling. All the students want to do is learn… and our voices have been continuously ignored and disregard. This whole experience has been re-traumatising and very discouraging

So the powers at be if you are reading this please don’t forget about #africansinukraine , nothing has changed for a number of African students who fled Ukraine.

@UNYouthConvey @UNICEF @UNESCO @UNFoundation @UN @UNHumanRights @Refugees

https://twitter.com/korrinesky/status/1559649886437609477

I blame our wicked leaders for destroying Nigeria and our education, our government is so insensitive as well

This is very wrong though, racism in the midst of war.

I want president Zelensky to personally address this ugly issue, he's been getting a lot of support from every corner of the world, his people should not be hostile to foreigners, Africans in particular.

United Nations should also do something about this

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

The fact that you said this is only too sad. ASUU and cult only are very good reasons to decide to go and learn a trade sefffff!

Draslo:

The fact that you said only is too sad. ASUU and cult only are very good reasons to decide to go and learn a trade sefffff!

Oga I no fit dump my Acada cos of ASUU and cult boys.

They should go to USA, Canada or less racist countries. Otherwise, THEY SHOULD RETURN HOME.
Everyone knows that pale skinned people are mostly racists.


NOBODY SEND DEM GO THEIR IN THE FIRST PLACE.

.

See Ukraine many of us were pitying back then when they were taking the heat from Russia. Now many of these European countries as well as the other Western imperialist nations(US,UK etc) are all damned racists.

Even the Polish that the world fought the onslaught of the Nazi-controlled Germany for back then too were showing overt racism to African students @ the Poland-Ukrainian border. Nowhere is better than home.

Just make noise and it will end there ..
European system is racist , the world know these ...

normal things in europe

Africa

When the war started, you guys suddenly realized you were Africans and has nothing to do with the war, the guys were asked to stay back but they strongly refused. Now don't you think it's normal if Europe thinks of Europeans first?
Make una calm down, e go reach una turn later just that the guys realized too that when the chips are down, everyone will protect his own first.

Sometimes I see some of these reports as either doctored or just 10% of the truth.
The Ukraine war has shown me that the even mainstream press can be manipulated.

In my estate here in Abuja, none of the 17 students studying in Ukraine that successful return from Poland to Nigeria mentioned racism.
They all said they were well taken care of by Ukrainians, Polish border guards and Polish citizens till they left for Nigeria.

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

Are you okay at all? What manner of human are you?

IPOB = OBITUARY = DRUG DEALERS = DEVELOPERS = BIAFRA = CRIMINALS = FLAT HEAD, ECONOMIC IMMIGRANTS, = DISPLACED IDIOMATIC PEOPLE.

When we have people who cannot account for their certificates in the corridors of power her citizens would suffer directly or indirectly

if no be say our government no get sense.. wetin Nigerians student suppose dey do for outside country go study...

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

Ukraine is just one out of many nations Nigerians go to for education.

fman:

Oga I no fit dump my Acada cos of ASUU and cult boys.

I'm just saying.... tertiary education in Nigeria is a waste of time for a vast majority. Our universities are not innovative. It's just a case of if you get degree, you go get above average job, slave 9-5 and chop better. It's not a case of you get degree, this is what you have achieved in your field statewide, nationwide, continentwide, talkless of worldwide. It's only the people in IT that are doing well. In other aspects of science, tech and agriculture, no level.

Racism will never end as long as Africans keep Africa-ing

What is wrong with this Ukraine?

fredoooooo:
Just make noise and it will end there ..
European system is racist , the world know these ...

Even Nigeria de racist sort of

Stillwhite dad is racist

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

So that is the only problem Nigeria have?

Well in times of crisis, citizens comes first.

Half of their males are dieing in battle and the few left to continue their civilization by being offered admissions and special privilege are to consider you?

Everything is not racism.
Come back to Nigeria and allow them get their country together.

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

Shame on you! A devilish hater. People like you never see progress in their lives

PraiseGodNoTime:
Are you okay at all? What manner of human are you?

You are the one that is not okay!!
Your mentioning me proves that!!
If you where smart, u would have moved on without mentioning me..
But you just wan show ur stupidity

I'm very surprised to be honest

You're mischievous.

fman:
if you had agreed to school in Nigeria, na only ASUU and cult boys for dey bother you!!
Now your matter don worse pass us we dey for naija University

sencekompis:
IPOB = OBITUARY = DRUG DEALERS = DEVELOPERS = BIAFRA = CRIMINALS = FLAT HEAD, ECONOMIC IMMIGRANTS, = DISPLACED IDIOMATIC PEOPLE.

Upon all these you can't divorce them���