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Investment migration experts have outlined five global pathways available to Nigerians seeking alternative residency or citizenship through strategic investments. At a road show hosted by Henley & Partners, representatives highlighted programs in Greece, Canada, Portugal, the UAE, and the United States as viable options for Nigerian families looking to secure future opportunities abroad. Troy Hanley, managing director, Private Clients at Henley & Partners, described investment migration as a dynamic tool for family planning, emphasizing that Nigerian families often consider Canada first, then explore U.S. college opportunities for their children. He noted that the primary motivation is not permanent emigration but "optionality" — securing education and career prospects while maintaining business interests in Nigeria.
Carolina Tenzer, consultant at Henley & Partners, stressed long-term planning for mobility and wealth preservation. The Greece Golden Visa requires a €250,000 property investment, offers five-year renewable residency, covers three generations, and grants access to the Schengen Area, free education for children up to age 24, and free healthcare. Evans Ahanaonu of MIBS Group said Greek property has appreciated 5% to 7% annually over the past five years. Canada's Start-up Visa requires CAD250,000 in investment and a net worth of CAD500,000, with reduced tuition fees — as low as CAD5,000 per year. Portugal's program focuses on private equity investments in hospitality, with minimal physical stay requirements. The UAE Immigrant Investor program starts at 15 million AED ($4 million), offering freehold property rights and visa-free access to over 150 countries. The U.S. EB-5 visa requires an $800,000 investment aimed at job creation, presented by Gavin Viljoen of a leading U.S. Regional Centre.
Troy Hanley frames investment migration as a family security strategy, not an exit plan. For Nigerian parents, this means securing children's access to foreign education and healthcare without giving up local business ties. The focus on optionality reflects a reality where global mobility is becoming part of middle-class planning. These programs offer pathways, but only to those who can already afford them.
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