Frustrated by his inability to get a job 13 years after graduating from a university in Nigeria, Olutimain Ilenre has set fire to his academic achievements, including a Bachelor of Arts certificate, secondary school certificate, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, and UTME certificate.
In a video posted on social media, Ilenre, a graduate of History and International Studies from Ajayi Crowther University, declared that his hard-earned certificates had become nothing more than pieces of paper, rendered utterly useless in the face of challenging economic situation in the country.
“Getting a certificate in Nigeria is a waste of time. Even when travelling out of the country, the certificates are rendered useless. I graduated in 2010 and did my NYSC in 2010/2011; till today, I haven’t used these certificates to get a job,” he lamented, painting a grim picture of the harsh truth many graduates face.
As the flames consumed his academic records, he emphasized the futility of the traditional educational path, advocating for a paradigm shift in society’s approach to education.
He stressed the need to prioritize practical skills over paper qualifications; encouraging parents to empower their children to learn vocational skills.
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