wunmi590:
Am speechless, if a foreign graduate is complaining of joblessness, then what is the hope of Nigerian graduate that finished in Nigeria?

God will take control

None for a while now.
No point going to university for now.
Waste of time and money.

Use the money to become an entrepreneur.

If tomorrow's climate change and favor education, with your wealth gained from your successful business, you can elect to study further if so desired. Even part-time anywhere in the world at your pace.

Be wise.

Playa0ne:


LOL...Your comment makes me laugh out very loud. Its either you grossly over estimate me or you are very naive. Do you know Dangotes antecedents or how and when he started out? for your info Dangote controls the instruments of states not just in Nigeria but in almost all African countries. The likes of Dangote thrive in corruption, chaos and backwardness, though they would not like a total anarchy but a corrupt and easily bendable institutions is what they love, they have far too much advantage over existing and prospective competitors. His likes can just wake up one morning and pay hoodlums to set fire on your business, tell me what will you do?

that's what I'm telling you. the Indians have milked us dry and we keep seeing why things won't work. I don't have the strength to argue. I say peace be with you.

WinningSun:


that's what I'm telling you. the Indians have milked us dry and we keep seeing why things won't work. I don't have the strength to argue. I say peace be with you.

You are saying nothing yet you quote me...I cant find words?? I ask you a question..what would you do if people destroy your business or fail to honor contracts?

My Father rendered Engineering services to PHCN in Portharcourt late last year, he was due for payment since May 2016...till date shishi he has not received. Meanwhile a capital of 15million that was used to execute the contract is tired down since all this time...guy use your head abeg.

dasparrow:


Actually his point is genuine. If you don't understand the Nigerian terrain and the way things work in Nigeria especially when you have spent a good chunk of your adult life in a first world country where things actually work, then you will just be flushing money down the drain opening a business in Nigeria. Even Nigerians who have never left the shores of Nigeria have had their businesses folding up everyday. Is it everyone who ventures into entrepreneurship that succeeds? Do you think it is everyone out there who possess the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur or business owner? Some people do better working for others and should not be condemned. Even foreign investors are running away from Nigeria so what are we saying?

I'm not saying his point ain't genuine. but they are not enough not to take the risk if you know how to wrap around thing. I guess staying away for a very long time have disconnect you from naija realities. given the opportunity you guys have. my net assets will be in excess of 100m naira. in four years. we see things differently.

They are much opportunities for overseas pg degrees in Nigeria. How can they go and spend somuch studying MBA, Advertising etc. They are areas such as pg in engineering, medical sciences,physics, statistics, pharmaceuticals,conflict resolutions, survey and regional planning,manufacturing just to mention a few.
Its better going out there to study what will add value to the economy. MBA is every where.
Unical i know for two yrs were looking an MS.c holder in molecular biology and also physiotherapy to no avail but still Nigerians are crying of unemployment.
Unemployment unemploym depends on the area of

Playa0ne:


You are saying nothing yet you quote me...I cant find words?? I ask you a question..what would you do if people destroy your business or fail to honor contracts?

Father render Engineering services to PHCN in Portharcourt late last year, he was due for payment since May 2016...till date shishi he has not received. Meanwhile a capital of 15million is tired down since all this time...guy use your head abeg.

oga mi naija business don't do credit. we pay in cash. but it is very rare seeing other business burnt down. I guess your mind is playing tricks on you. you are using your father realities as yours instead of learning from it. peace.

WinningSun:



oga mi naija business don't do credit. we pay in cash. but it is very rare seeing other business burnt down. I guess your mind is playing tricks on you. you are using your father realities as yours instead of learning from it. peace.

Whats your point? Do you know how contracts work? You are a bag full of surprises. So if you want to execute a contract you ask them to pay you upfront? I would like to know institutions that operate like that, I would be so happy to do business with them.
And do you know how many times strange fire guts businesses down in Nigeria? because no be your money its just another news...or how many times people fail to honor contracts..you think it comes with no cost abi nah your useless police or corrupt court that takes forever to attend to issues?

Hmmm, holy Bible has said it all "ur gift will make a way 4 u and makes u sit with kings". Bible never said our certificates will make a way 4 us.........may God ve mercy on us all.

Playa0ne:


Whats your point? Do you know how contracts work? You are a bag full of surprises. So if you want to execute a contract you ask them to pay you upfront? I would like to know institutions that operate like that, I would be so happy to do business with them.

you narrow everything down to contract. you are not considering manufacturing, trading, transport etc.

That why one must be good or ok at 3 or more crafts minimum before finishing a first degree
And also be humble enough to throw away the name of graduate and do menial jobs to survive
Even hous3 painting if done well could raise ur reputation amd then u could end up painting for big ppl who would pay better and also become ur connections to proper jobs

Timossa:
Yes! You are right. Learning a foreign language is very crucial. Anyways, I can teach you Spanish in case you want to learn and don't hesitate to contact me via my signature, my email is there.

Best regards.

That's cool. Me na German i wan learn. Can you handle it?

WinningSun:


you narrow everything down to contract. you are not considering manufacturing, trading, transport etc.

LOL...whats a contract?

If i pay you to supply me some commodities and you dont what have you done? How do I recover my money or get you to be punished for the inconveniences you have cost me and so that people dont act like this in future?
Contract is a recuring decima in every business equation. Its not only when you construct roads for Fg or build big projects.

Atiku2019:



Lol Baba how your side na Happy Sunday oh

Fine oooo boss..... How dt side too?

Yes bro, we have a language school. German is part of the language will teach.

djlaqua91:


That's cool. Me na German i wan learn. Can you handle it?

Kondomatic:
They should go back then. Abi they no qualify to get job over there? Just go.



We have so many stories @ hand now.

There's rivers election

There's is Zarah's wedding.

There's the new crayfish model.

So no time for yours.


You spent 6m abroad for your masters only to come back to a country where their No1 citizen cannot boast of waec certificate to look for work?


You dey shame so?

You would have become an employer by now if you had used that 6m and whatever Knowles


e you acquired in school to become an entrepreneur.

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I LOVE HOW UR BRAIN WORKS. U MADE MY DAY

Brotherly since you read environmental sustainability and Nigeria economical environment is now hot, you can book a section with any radio station or television station and shout at the top of your lungs how,the economy can be sustained, before you know the will summon you in aso rock for assistance. Thank me later brother man

Fidelismaria:



I tire ooo
Let dem stay dere nd apply for jobs
But dem mumu go dey run back home
Nonsense

Ask Brexitters why they want exit the union?

WinningSun:


I would advice you not to loan that your friend 1million naira. he is not entrepreneur minded he was forced. how will you invest 6mil naira. without having a clear plan on how to recoup the money spent except he never see that education as an investment.

i understand my friend, i guess his uncle sponsored it and insisted he does..

tdayof:


What m trying to say is a foreign degree doesn't guarantee your capability. Most students tend to have this issue of let me just get the certificate then I can start hustling whatever skill I need later on.

They take certificates as a stepping stone.

Talking about capability, teh UK schools are in a different league, they actually do more physical work in the field than classroom.If studied in the Uk you will know what I me an.Problem we have in Nigeria is lack of investment.In teh west Government pay employers to train youths.

dasparrow:
@Post

I laugh when I hear Nigerians talk about starting a business in Nigeria, a country were things like power supply and water is still scarce in many places. Since I moved back to Nigeria, I have watched how bulldozer will show up at one's shop/business and destroy everything in a matter of minutes without any forewarning. Nigeria does not keep an active database where people can check to see whether a property was built on a piece of land illegally. After paying the rent for the shop, one day, it gets torn down with the twinkle of an eye. Look at what happened to a business called Nuli Juice in Lagos. The young lady who owned the business had a vision and invested lots of money into the business just for it to be demolished with no notice given before hand. I have attached pictures of the business in question. Now imagine the many businesses we do not get to hear about that get demolished everyday with no advance warning and all that investment money down the drain. Even large corporations are running away from Nigeria because the ease of doing business in Nigeria is not there. The environment is not conducive except for very hardened people.

I would definitely become an entrepreneur but not in Nigeria. One has to be extremely aggressive in personality to succeed in Nigeria. It is no wonder life expectancy in Nigeria is so low - a measly 52 years - when other countries have a life expectancy rate of 80 years and above. I am not trying to die before my time. I can only succeed as an entrepreneur in a conducive environment where there is structure, law and order. I have no strength to start going crazy when NEPA again does not give light once dry season comes in January and fuel marketers go on strike thereby causing artificial fuel scarcity and plunging people into darkness.

So many businesses have left Nigeria and moved to Ghana and other neighboring African countries because Nigeria's government policies do not favor small and medium business owners. Not everyone has the strength and tenacity to survive as an entrepreneur in a rugged terrain like Nigeria where common electricity is not even available most times. Some government officials will keep harassing business owners for bribe and what have you. I am leaving Nigeria again soon God willing because I yearn to live long in a sane clime where access to uninterrupted power supply and water is a piece of cake and government policies favor business owners.

As for those who studied abroad, don't make the mistake of coming back to Nigeria. That will be the biggest mistake you will make except of course your father/mother happens to be a politician or successful pastor of a mega church. I don talk my own.

As per your last paragraph,
you dont want them to return home,what would they do abroad since they have student Visa? become illegal migrants with no rights at all?

DICKtator:


You are not totally right.

The degree is very relevant to the oil and gas industry. Even healthcare ,some NGOs and government.

His target employers should be the aforementioned (not limited to, though)

Oh, I see!

I'm now more enlightened. thanks!

Kondomatic:
They should go back then. Abi they no qualify to get job over there? Just go.



We have so many stories @ hand now.

There's rivers election

There's is Zarah's wedding.

There's the new crayfish model.

So no time for yours.


You spent 6m abroad for your masters only to come back to a country where their No1 citizen cannot boast of waec certificate to look for work?


You dey shame so?

You would have become an employer by now if you had used that 6m and whatever knowledge you acquired in school to become an entrepreneur.

dont mind him. I wish the 6million was invested Into shoe cobbled business. Maybe by now he would have gone into partnership with Prada foot wear.

Zenlife:


None for a while now.
No point going to university for now.
Waste of time and money.

Use the money to become an entrepreneur.

If tomorrow's climate change and favor education, with your wealth gained from your successful business, you can elect to study further if so desired. Even part-time anywhere in the world at your pace.

Be wise.

You are right on point bro.

I told my coursemates that with time the private universities graduates will be prefer in the labour market than their counterparts from federal or state universities cos some establishment preferred them for siwes or IT placement than federal or state universities.

Think outside the box

Noted

Timossa:
Informative thread. For the fact that my first degree is not from Nigeria and I also have more than 50 certificates outside Nigeria to the ones in Nigeria. I still see every reason to become an Entrepreneur all over again.

At some points, I was submitting CVs to different places and countries, got a job in Republic of Benin few months ago, the management was not able to pay for a month salary, then I came back to my country. By 2017, I want to go into fashion designing despite the fact that I can paint houses and buildings.

Both males and females are open to learning a handiwork, its very germane. I can never marry a lady who does not have a handiwork or plenty of it but solely relies on her paper qualifications. Who does that this day?

It's hightime we started building up our entrepreneurial skills and enterprise spirit to succeed in Nigeria and beyond. Our unborn children should be taught and exposed to vocational skills, business acquisition, making giant leaders out of them and business tycoons.

I want us to embrace hard work, skill-sets, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and vocational thirst for skills and acquisition.

Thank you all.

i want to enter fashion 2017 too. Can we partner

It is a good idea bro if we partner. I would like to specialize in male wears and outfits.

ponti93:
i want to enter fashion 2017 too. Can we partner

BusinessAnalyst:
says who? Do you want to compare certificates from Birmingham with Harvard, UCL, MIT, UT etc? Naah, I beg to disagree. This is just a case of one out of hundred and Birmingham is just an upgrade on some of the Unis here if not on par, thus, it doesn't seem a valid argument. Make no mistake about it, foreign certificates; especially from ivy league schools in the UK, US and Canada are far better and secure job easily in Nigeria.

My friend, those schools you listed there, an average or even many rich Nigerians can't afford it, Nigerians that go there are mostly children of billionaires and elites. They wouldn't even consider coming to Nigeria to search for job,why should they when to graduate from an IVY league school is considered a very huge achievement even abroad they are seen as demigods, they can't afford to pay them, most are retained there by multinationals or manage family business. My cousin attended a world top 100 university (university of abertay), finished with distinction but still couldn't get a job( he read chemical engineering), he's in the US now, fully employed. To correct you, no university in Nigeria is close to being on par with Birmingham, light years ahead, we can't even compete with north African and south African universities. poor funding, old and archaic syllabus and embarrassingly low rankings.

The unemployment situation I n Nigeria is now a national emergency. Everyone seems to know this except the federal government

Timossa:
It is a good idea bro if we partner. I would like to specialize in male wears and outfits.

thats cool... I am into both male and female, outfits