Graduate sells agidi despite having a university degree

Uchechi Okporie Uchechi Okporie Nov 04, 2026 3 min read
Graduate sells agidi despite having a university degree

A Benin City resident, Osagie Efe, has expressed concern over the growing difficulty young Nigerians face in securing employment, noting that some graduates are forced to engage in petty trading to survive.

Speaking to Next Africa Daily, Efe said it was not that Nigerian youths were unwilling to work, but that many could not find employment despite their educational qualifications.

He pointed to graduates who now sell agidi, groundnuts and engage in other small businesses to make ends meet, despite spending years in school to obtain university degrees.

He added that unemployed young people should not automatically be described as lazy, as many are simply struggling to find opportunities.

Efe also advised Nigerians to make informed decisions during elections by examining the records of candidates, particularly their achievements while serving as governors or holding other public offices, rather than relying solely on campaign promises.

He maintained that promises alone do not solveYouth unemployment, Graduate hardship, Nigeria.

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