A graduate of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, in Imo State, has turned to wheelbarrow pushing to make a living
In a video circulating on TikTok, the man shared his struggles, revealing that he once worked as a banker before circumstances forced him to turn to wheelbarrow pushing.
After completing his studies at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, he began working as an ad hoc staff member at a bank. He was assured that he would eventually be made a permanent employee.
He revealed that he was never made a permanent staff member and was eventually retrenched by the bank. After losing his job, his situation worsened, leaving him with no choice but to take up wheelbarrow pushing to survive.
Watch the video below:
The story of the graduate-turned-wheelbarrow-pusher has sparked widespread reactions online, with many reflecting on the state of education and employment in Nigeria.
- @master ejeh: “See person way study my course.”
- @big juddy: “Olololo. And I Dey final year for same Nekede Dey study Accountancy.”
- @Frank White: “School nah scam. I sha dey 400L.”
- @Fabian_Francis: “To be honest, if you don’t have a connection and didn’t study a Medical/health course in Nigeria, 90% of graduates are regretting.”
- @awaamoney: “Nigerian education system na rubbish. As a Nigerian, make school be your second choice, but still go school sha.”
- @ArthurNzeribeTheory: “If you don’t learn any handwork in Nigeria as a graduate, you will know the reason why Nigeria’s national anthem ended with ‘so help me, O God.'”