An educationist, Dr Bello Galadanchi, shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI on why he prefers to teach in China and not in Nigeria, among other issues
You made a report via social media that you prefer teaching in China and not Nigeria. Why this so?
Yes, it is very true. I posted a video of me teaching my Chinese students in Beijing how to make a paper boat. After posting the video, I received a message from some Nigerians who said that as a Nigerian, I should have valued my country more as a teacher instead of sharing my knowledge in a foreign land. They also said that teaching these people might lead to them coming back and exploit us. Some were suggesting why I should come back home and that I was useless to Nigeria because I was teaching children of other countries.
So, do you prefer teaching Chinese children compared to Nigeria?
I prefer teaching Chinese children to Nigerian children because they pay me more here (China). I get free food, accommodation and…