Niger Delta activist and traditional ruler Asari Dokubo has revealed that although his children live in Europe and he holds a valid visa to visit them, he has no interest in making the trip. Dokubo made the disclosure in a video shared on Facebook on Wednesday, explaining that his decision to remain in Nigeria is driven by personal conviction and a sense of responsibility to his community.
Dokubo was candid about the fact that access to international travel has never been a problem for him. He made it clear that his staying back is not a matter of inability but of deliberate choice. According to him, the assumption that every Nigerian with the means to travel abroad should do so is misguided. He argued that people should be free to make decisions based on what matters most to them rather than conforming to expectations set by others.
The activist explained that his focus remains on his engagements and activities at home. He suggested that his presence in the Niger Delta and within the broader Nigerian space holds more value than any visit overseas. For Dokubo, contributing to the issues he considers important requires being physically present where those issues exist, not watching from the comfort of a foreign country.
He spoke plainly about the matter, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
“My children are in Europe. I have a visa to go there, but I don’t want to go,” Dokubo said.
He went further by encouraging Nigerians to rethink the way they view travel and relocation. In his view, personal fulfilment does not have to be tied to leaving the country. He urged people to make their choices based on values, obligations, and what genuinely brings them purpose rather than chasing a life abroad simply because the opportunity exists.
The statement touches on a conversation that has grown louder in Nigeria in recent years. The wave of emigration, popularly known as japa, has seen thousands of Nigerians leave the country in search of better opportunities. For many, the desire to travel is fuelled by economic hardship, insecurity, and frustration with governance. Dokubo’s comments, whether intentionally or not, place him on the opposite side of that trend and are likely to spark debate about what it means to stay and what it costs to leave….See More
Source: Facebook video, March 18, 2026, as reported by Daily Post.
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