How does the novel use irony to critique migration?

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JAMB 2025

From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

A. It shows how people regret leaving Nigeria.
B. It portrays Nigerian schools as superior to foreign institutions.
C. It contrasts the excitement of moving abroad with the struggles people face when they get there.
D. It portrays that migration is always a failure.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Irony is a powerful tool in the novel, used to critique societal norms and highlight the contradictions in modern Nigerian life. Bepo reflects on the irony of Africans willingly migrating to the countries of their former colonial masters, describing this as a “new slavery.” The tales of Nigerians thriving or struggling abroad illustrate the irony of migration dreams. Stories like Jare’s regret over leaving a banking job to care for the elderly in London highlight the unpredictability of these pursuits.

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