Barrister Isaac Olusegun, a Nigerian-Canadian single father of three residing in Canada, has publicly appealed for financial assistance to relocate his family to Nigeria. In a LinkedIn post on June 30, the legal practitioner described his situation as one of the most difficult periods of his life, citing unemployment since 2024 and reliance on loans and generosity to feed his children.
Why He Seeks Family's Relocation to Nigeria
According to Isaac, whose family became Canadian citizens in June 2024 after six years, he has been unable to meet basic needs. He has not secured stable employment since 2024 and depends on loans and kindness to care for his children. While optimistic about finding a job, Isaac wants to relocate to Nigeria because he has an established support network there. His LinkedIn post reads in part: "I am a single father raising three children, and I am reaching out for help during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Due to my current financial circumstances, I am unable to meet my family's basic needs. My Canada Child Benefit has not yet been released, and my Ontario Works assistance of approximately $377 per month has ended. As a result, I have been relying on loans and the generosity of others simply to provide food for my children. My children have also experienced disruptions to their schooling, which has made it extremely difficult for me to seek and maintain employment. Although I have been actively applying for jobs since 2024, I have not yet secured stable employment. I remain hopeful, however, as I have recently begun receiving encouraging responses to my applications and believe that opportunities are within reach. At this time, my greatest need is assistance to relocate my family to Nigeria, where I have an established support network and can begin rebuilding our lives."
Single Father Starts Fundraising to Raise Money
Isaac has launched a fundraising campaign with a target of CAD 6,000. As of the report, the campaign has received $3,588 (approximately N4.9 million) in donations. In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Isaac explained the backstory behind his financial crisis: "To provide some background: I had filed lawsuits against the Government of Canada and other powerful institutions in Ontario. In response, the government swiftly enacted laws that effectively curtailed the authority of organisations such as CPA Ontario and the Ottawa-Carleton School Board. Feeling pressured and with few options, I left for Nigeria in April 2025 and returned around January of this year, hoping that matters would have settled down in my absence. However, since my return, I have experienced what I believe to be retaliation from Canadian government employees, affecting both me and my three children. I have been unable to secure work or access any form of benefits during this time."
Single Father's Appeal Stirs Reactions
Legit.ng compiled some reactions to the appeal. Leslie Tetteh commented: "Hi Isaac, what of relocating to another province or looking for a job outside of Ontario?" Prince O said: "Isaac Olusegun maybe you can consider another province in Canada... the quality of life you can provide your family would be better there than in Nigeria." In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man in Turkey had pleaded for help to return to Nigeria, and a UK resident also cried out for help to move back to Nigeria, citing inability to get a job.
