I did not envisage ending up in the UK, but when I met my husband, David, in 2014 everything changed. He was a Nigerian national who was settled in the UK. I had a comfortable life in Nigeria, but circumstances and family tragedy brought me here and have seen me make this country my home. Having abided by every rule and seen my husband pass away, the UK government told me I had to find £5,000, or face deportation.
By the time David and I met, I already had a daughter, Grace, from a previous relationship. David loved Grace, and particularly enjoyed cooking for us. I always remember David waking up early in the morning so that he could cook us breakfast. He introduced cottage pie to our breakfast menu, and even taught us how to make it.
After we married, David remained in the UK where Grace and I would visit him regularly, and he would frequently return to Nigeria to be with us.
