Trump’s on Nigeria(ns) during his campaigns

Among Nigerians living in the United States (US), the recent election of billionaire businessman, Donald Trump, of the Republican Party as its 45th President, many immigrants living there, including Nigerians are wary of his tenure, following his pre-election outbursts.

Some of his statements were scary and provocative. Already, his anti-Muslim stance appears to be playing out, as a woman wearing a hijab was reportedly assaulted barely one day after his election.

Trump appears to have a hatred for Nigerians in veiled threats. He had vilified Nigerians, and other immigrants to allegedly taking jobs meant for Americans.

He said: “To make our country big and powerful again, we have to get rid of Muslims, Mexicans and Africans, and in particular of Nigerians.

“They take us away from our work, job places intended for honest diligent Americans. When we don’t give them jobs, these Muslims arrange terrorist attacks.”

“We have to move Africans. Nigerians are everywhere now. I was at the meeting in Alaska and only Africans were everywhere.

“How do you think where they are from? From Nigeria! I saw them in each state where they got a job. Why can’t they find a job in the hometown in their native country?’

“I know, because corruption reigns in their country. Their government plunders people. Therefore, they come here and take us away from our work.

“When I become a President, we will send all of them home. We will construct a wall along the Atlantic coast. We will colonise them, because probably, they haven’t felt what is it from British.”

This speech has been supported by thousands of middle class white people, who constitute the core of his support.

He had sang another tune at another occasion, saying: “I have excellent relations with black,” although he may not have meant Nigerians directly.

He has a similar attitude towards Latin Americans, especially Mexicans.