Nigerians Working in Texas Prisons Quiz

When did John Okperuvwe move to the United States?

• March 2010

• July 2009

• January 2011

• September 2008

Where did John Okperuvwe work as a security guard in Los Angeles?

• Shopping mall and hospital

• Airport and university

• Hotel and restaurant

• Staples Center and train depot

Which town in Texas offered John Okperuvwe a job in the prison system?

• Huntsville

• Dallas

• Austin

• Houston

What is the approximate number of vacant guard positions in Texas prisons?

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

Which state prison system has reported staffing shortages in recent years?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Florida

What is the primary requirement for job applicants to the Texas prison system?

• Work authorization in the U.S.

• Permanent residency

• High school diploma

• U.S. citizenship

What is the name of the church started by John Okperuvwe in Huntsville?

• Rhema International Assembly

• Redeemed Christian Church of God

• Huntsville Revivalist Church

• International Christian Fellowship

What degree does John Okperuvwe have from Nigeria?

• Microbiology

• Chemistry

• Public Health

• Transportation Management

What is the primary reason for African immigrants working in Texas prisons?

• Location convenience

• Job security

• High pay

• Cultural stigma

What is the main concern of Lance Lowry regarding immigrant workers in Texas prisons?

• Staffing shortages

• Exploitation by the agency

• Cultural tensions

• Language problems