FROM NIGERIA TO WHERE I AM TODAY: WHY I DO THIS WORK

I didn’t just study transitions—I’ve lived them.

I didn’t just study transitions—I’ve lived them.

After many years of building my career in Nigeria, I immigrated in 2020 as a federal skilled worker. I arrived with my Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, professional credentials, and years of leadership experience.

But I quickly learned that having credentials doesn’t mean the transition is easy.

I had to navigate:

  • Workplace culture differences that weren’t written in any handbook
  • Being overlooked for opportunities despite my qualifications
  • Career setbacks that required me to rebuild my confidence from scratch
  • The tension between honoring who I was and adapting to who I needed to become in a new context
  • Finding my footing as both a professional and a mother in a new country

These experiences didn’t break me—they shaped me.

They taught me that personal growth and professional growth are inseparable, especially for immigrant professionals. You can’t build a fulfilling career without addressing the identity shifts, cultural navigation, and confidence challenges that come with starting over.

And that’s exactly why I do this work.