A Nigerian woman who secured a fully funded scholarship to attend a prestigious tech event in London has been denied a visa by the embassy. Officials claimed she might not return to Nigeria after the event.
Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), she revealed her disappointment, stating that despite receiving full sponsorship, her visa application was rejected.
To back her claims, she posted images of her scholarship award. Many users sympathized with her, criticizing the challenges Africans face in obtaining visas, even for legitimate opportunities.
In a recent update, she expressed her frustration, emphasizing how such rejections limit career growth and global exposure for talented individuals. Her story has sparked discussions on visa restrictions and their impact on professional development.
“I got a fully funded scholarship to attend a tech event in London, but my visa was denied. 🥲 One of the reasons given for the rejection was that I wouldn’t return to my country after the event.”
With only a week and a half remaining until the event and the usual visa processing taking 15 days, she requested an appeal, hoping for a second chance.
“Please consider me. This is more than just an event for me; it’s the biggest cloud-native conference in Europe. All I ask for is a chance to prove that I will return to Nigeria after the conference.”
As her story spread across the internet, numerous worried people filled the comment section with their opinions and words of encouragement.
See some reactions below:
@Factfinder004: “How will they conclude that you’re not coming back, ehen?? So sorry about this o.”
@prospa_ap: “why would they just conclude that you wouldnt return to your country. Thats really an unfair judgement.”
@lwandlendebele: “Oh no sis . I really hope it works out. God Yahweh Jehovah will make a way that I know and declare in Yashua Emmanuel Jesus Christ’s name. AMEN.”
@morelifecomm: “Fuck them! I hate to see things like this. London 1 Nigeria 0, this loss is on Nigeria.”
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