The Nigerian Village Square - NI Episode 13: Parlez vous Francais? Nigerians in France

NI Episode 13: Parlez vous Francais? Nigerians in France - Part 1

Monday, 30 January 2006

Life is tough enough for Nigerian immigrants in English-speaking countries. So how are we coping with the additional language barrier in mainland European countries? France, in particular, has an uneasy relationship with its immigrants - witness the race violence that raged on its streets late last year. Pat Okondor meets a cross-section of France-based Nigerians and brings us a two-part report. We also hear from Tokunbo Odebunmi of London's Obalende Suya restaurants, who recalls the Nigerian experience in the UK in the early 90s.

Attractively presented by Ufuoma Ejonobor from the enchanting Bogobiri in Ikoyi, Lagos.

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	# 1 ://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/images/stories/article_images_2/s2ep7.JPG width=224 align=left border=1 />Can you guess how many different uniformed agencies are on Lagos streets controlling tr affic, stopping motorists and supposedly battling the jams? We look at the various reasons why the average Lagosian wastes two extra hours in traffic everyday, including the views of Mr. Omiyale, Sector Commander of the FRSC. We also meet Tunde Iyowu, who's ...Read the full article. Posted by Robot\| 29.01.2006 23:04

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