Mr. Awoyemi Olamide is the Chief Executive Officer of Trail Business Travel Education and Consulting. A Company that specializes in helping students facilitate the admission process overseas and assisting in visa, ticket and hotel reservations.
In this interview with Tobi Adetunji, he spoke about opportunities and challenges associated with the quest for schooling overseas, the unpremeditated changes in policies of government, the foreign exchange (FX) challenges and the need to evaluate the opportunities, vis-a-vis the challenges before making any decision.
Can we meet you sir
My name is Awoyemi Olamide Jeremiah. I am the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trail Business Travel Education and Consulting. Our aims and objectives involve assisting students who want to study overseas, visa processing.
We also assist people with tourism or visitor visas, ticketing and hotel reservations, and we have had outstanding results in our dealings so far, with students from almost all of the universities on the seven continents.
How long have you been in Business (Educational Consulting)
Interestingly, I have been in the education consulting and travel business for seven years.
What has been your greatest challenge in helping people to secure admission into Universities abroad?
The challenges we faced so far in the industry are enormous. But the last two years are not really encouraging; we have had to grapple with unpremeditated changes in immigration rules and fluctuating exchange rates impacting international students. Of-course it reflects the dynamic nature of the industry.
The Governments of different countries are rolling out several policies that seems to be affecting Nigerians. Are there still opportunities to japa?
Considering the evolving policies affecting Nigerians, there might still be opportunities abroad, but potential emigrants should carefully assess if it aligns with their goals given the challenges you’ve described.
As a Nigerian who needs ‘to do more’ in order to japa, does it worth it?
The unstable exchange rate really adds insult to injury, or complexity to the business environment. Balancing the benefits against the challenges requires careful consideration.
What’s your general advice to the youth who want to japa?
For the youth aspiring to “japa,” it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons, considering the current economic conditions and immigration policies. A thoughtful and informed decision is key before embarking on such a journey.
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