SOME FACTS ABOUT TOGOLESE IN THE NIGERIA There are three types of Togolese immigrants in Nigeria. 1. Asylum immigrants - People who left the country because of political unrest in Togo. This represents 3% 2. Expatriates Immigrants - Professionals whose know-how, are required by Nigerian or Togolese government here, private companies and multi-nationals. This represents 9%. 3. General immigrants - People who came to Nigeria looking for greener pastures and survival. The largest, represents 84%. This 84% has some shocking facts too - a. Vogan indigenes boosts 37-39% of Togolese in Nigeria. b. 52-57% of Togolese who were brought from Togo, change their names when they get to Nigeria. c. More than 77% of Togolese born in Nigeria, bear Nigerian names, especially Yoruba names. d. More than 49% of Togolese in Nigeria claim they are from either from Lagos state or Ogun or Osun state. e. More Togolese from Aneho, Togoville, Zowla, Zalive, Djankanse adopt Nigerian citizenship f. More than 73% of northern Togolese in Nigeria claim they are Hausa when they get to Nigeria.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:02:28 +0000
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