“MY CERTIFICATE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR ME” — NIGERIAN GRADUATE TEARS UP ACADEMIC RECORDS IN ANGER

By NaijaParrot October 10, 2026 

 NIGERIA —

 A Nigerian man has sparked conversations online after reportedly tearing his university, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates while expressing frustration over what he described as the disappointing outcome of his educational journey. In a statement attributed to him in a circulating social media post, the man reportedly said, “I don’t want to be a graduate again, it didn’t favour me.”

The post also claims that he graduated with a Second-Class Upper degree in Psychology, although NaijaParrot has not independently verified his identity, academic qualification or the circumstances surrounding the incident. 

 FRUSTRATION OVER THE VALUE OF EDUCATION 

 The incident has drawn attention to wider concerns about the challenges Nigerian graduates face while trying to turn their academic qualifications into meaningful employment and financial stability. For many young Nigerians, obtaining a university degree represents years of studying, financial commitments and expectations of better career opportunities. However, the struggle to secure suitable jobs and earn sustainable incomes has continued to fuel public discussions about the relationship between education and economic opportunity. The man’s reported action has also raised questions about the frustration some graduates experience when their expectations after university do not match their realities. 

 SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS 

 The incident is likely to prompt differing opinions, particularly over whether academic qualifications remain valuable in a difficult job market. While some may sympathise with graduates who struggle to secure suitable employment, others may argue that destroying certificates could limit access to future opportunities that require proof of academic qualifications. A university degree may also serve purposes beyond securing a conventional office job, including further education, professional development and certain business opportunities. 

 WHAT REMAINS UNCLEAR 

 NaijaParrot has not independently established the man’s identity, the institution where he allegedly studied Psychology, or the reason behind his decision to tear the certificates. The authenticity of the video or post and the claim that he graduated with a Second-Class Upper degree also remain unverified. NaijaParrot will provide further updates if credible information becomes available. 

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