Immigration is moving into a country which you're not a native of. Immigration is a tough and complex issue and it affects people worldwide. It's often driven by hardship, war, poverty which makes people to leave their country to another country in search of safety.
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I personally haven't experienced immigration but I know someone who has. One woman in my street has a son who left Nigeria to Cameroon in search of greener pastures. One day, the guy came back and I saw him and asked him how's Cameroon? He told me how scared and overwhelmed he was at first, and how everything was new and different to him. The language, food and customs, he felt out of place.
But gradually, he adapted, made friends, learnt the language and started a new life. Now he is very successful and happy and planning on getting married soon,although she misses her home country. Her story has shown me how resilient immigrants can be.
I feel compassion and pity for immigrants and the challenges they face. It isn't easy, it takes courage. I remember one day when I was traveling, I met a young girl with her dad at the car park begging for alms. Very pretty young girl, it was obvious she wasn't a Nigerian, it showed from her skin and hair. I really felt pity for her, I also felt sad that I couldn't help out in any way other than give her the little change I had.
I believe immigration enriches our society when managed thoughtfully. Immigrants bring new perspectives, skills, and cultural traditions. With support and understanding on all sides, we can make it work and build stronger communities together.
