A Nigerian man identified as Olutimain Ilenre has destroyed his certificates, including his JAMB, NYSC, Bachelor of Arts, diplomas and that of secondary school, in protest of the lack of employment in the country.
In a video posted on social media on Monday, Ilenre, a history and international studies graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, said that he made the decision because the current state of affairs in the nation has made his degrees meaningless.
“Getting a certificate in this country is like a waste of time,” he said.
Ilenre went on to say that the certifications are meaningless even for international travel. He mentioned that he had not been able to sleep for the past week after realizing that none of the tasks he had performed over the previous 13 years required his certifications.
Quest Times further reports that he disclosed that individuals should study handwork given the current state of affairs in the nation.
He asked parents to give their kids the freedom to learn trades and handicrafts.
“I finished school in 2010 and did my NYSC in 2010/2011; till today, I haven’t used these certificates to get a job,” Ilenre said.
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Ilenre’s story has resonated with many Nigerians, who are struggling to find jobs despite their educational qualifications.