Nigerian doctor warns parents against sending children to Canada without supervision

A Canada-based Nigerian doctor is urging parents to ensure their children have proper supervision when studying abroad, particularly in Canada. Doctor Zo expressed concern over Nigerian students in Canada facing psychological challenges and engaging in drug use, citing the easy access to legalized cannabis as a contributing factor.

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This is a story of a young Nigerian boy in Canada obviously, he is psychotic, got some mental health issues, And this is the story of lots of kids in the university from Africa. There is this thing with African parents now: because they have money, they just bring kids here, without any guidance, or anyone looking after them.

In a video shared on X, Doctor Zo recounted the story of a young Nigerian student in Canada experiencing psychosis. He emphasized that many African parents mistakenly believe that financial support is sufficient once their children are enrolled in overseas universities. "Believe me most of them do drugs," he stated, warning about the impact of cannabis on the brain.

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Believe me most of them do drugs. Remember in Canada, cannabis is legalized. And they cause some issues like psychological behavior to your brain.

While not discouraging education in Canada, Doctor Zo stressed the necessity of having trusted guardians to monitor students' welfare. He shared his own experience as a parent in Canada, highlighting the ongoing difficulty of staying connected with his three children despite living there. "How much more you being far away in Africa trying to keep tabs with them," he questioned.

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There is nothing wrong with bringing kids to Canada but you must have someone looking after them, they must have a guardian check on them.

The doctor advised parents that regular communication, supervision, and guidance are essential for children studying abroad, regardless of the financial assistance provided. The story of the unnamed student serves as a critical reminder for parents to remain actively involved in their children's lives overseas.

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I and my wife live here in Canada, we have 3 kids and it is still difficult to speak to them, my wife speaks to them almost everyday to check on them. How much more you being far away in Africa trying to keep tabs with them.