- A Nigerian lady has sparked conversation online after reacting to the large number of candidates sitting for the 2026 JAMB examination.
- She advised young people to consider learning a skill and achieving financial stability before pursuing a university degree, arguing that this approach could be more practical in today’s job market.
A Nigerian lady has stirred debate on social media following her reaction to reports that over two million candidates are sitting for the 2026 examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Sharing her perspective, she questioned the traditional path of going straight to the university without first acquiring practical skills, especially in light of rising unemployment among graduates.
“Over 2 million candidates are sitting for the 2026 JAMB exam, yet many graduates still struggle to find jobs after university. There is no age limit to getting a degree. People can first go and learn a skill, become financially stable, and later return to the university for their education.”
She further argued that prioritizing skill acquisition before formal education could help young people become financially independent earlier.
“Instead of spending 4–5 years in school and still coming back to learn a skill afterward, it may be better to learn the skill first.”
Her comments have since generated mixed reactions online.
Read some of the comments below:
@Eddys_Hair
The focus should be on improving job creation not choosing one path over another
@Pdwildtruth
Point dey inside 😅💯 school good, but skill dey put food for table fast… best move na balance both, no put all hope for one side 😏📚🛠️
@Okadigbochief
They will not focus on that. It’s Obi that is their problem
@brightexeva12
This lady is right.
@Meta_Dan_
They will think it’s a joke o
@DKellyTheop082
Wetin concern Chinese with ur university degree 📜
@DKellyTheop082
Many of them na OS they wan go dey do there
@marvis129
She’s actually speaking sense out of everything she’s saying, those wey graduate now self dey learn work from those wey no go school
@BethU20
We will recruit 50million youths into the army, what will we feed them…
@CUdeachara
True oo na my handwork dey feed me
@Victorcrown17
They should go and learn a skill o
@RealestHenry25
Walai nobody quick advice person
@Negrojnr3
She’s saying the actual truth!!
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