Obafemi Awolowo University Graduate Turns Pap Seller, Mentions Course She Studied

Obafemi Awolowo University Graduate Turns Pap Seller, Mentions Course She Studied

  • A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has gone public with what she now does for a living
  • The OAU graduate said she sells pap and mentioned what she studied when she attended the university
  • Her bold announcement inspired many internet users to state their alma maters and current occupations

A Nigerian lady who graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, formerly known as the University of Ife, has announced on TikTok that she now sells pap for a living.

In a TikTok post, the lady introduced herself and displayed her pap.

Reactions as OAU graduate becomes pap seller, shares what she studied in university
A graduate of OAU is now a pap seller and proudly flaunts her business online. Photo Credit: @sisi.ologi_ibadan
Source: TikTok

She said she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Language in 2015.

Words layered on her TikTok video read:

"Hi.
"My name is Sisi Lade.
"A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU)'15, BA English Language.
"But now I am a pap seller.
"How about you?"

The pap seller's courageous display made other netizens follow suit by sharing the names of their alma maters and courses they studied.

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Reactions as OAU graduate becomes pap seller, shares what she studied in university
A graduate of OAU becomes a pap seller years after school. Photo Credit: @sisi.ologi_ibadan
Source: TikTok

Watch the video below:

OAU graduate's post elicits reactions

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lady's post below:

M.ELESH_BEAUTYšŸ’•said:

"Hello, my name is Maryam. A graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology '21, B.Tech Urban and regional planning. Now a hair vendor and machine wig maker."

Bola Gold said:

"My name is Bolanle, a graduate of Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) ā€˜08. House paint seller😁. Let’s appreciate whatever we are doing and put more effort to become better. God got our backs."

BETHRIFTED said:

"Hi! My name is Blossom, a Masters degree holder in Educational Technology and a First class graduate of Education and Biology both from the University of Ibadan, now a first grade thrift vendor."

JUST ADEOLAšŸ’–šŸ˜āœŠ said:

"My name is Toibat a graduate from national open university of Nigeria (B.A)ED ENGLISH EDUCATION and a graduate from the top Modrasat school in Ibadan now am a Quran tutor both online and offline Alhamdulillah."

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Ifebola said:

"My name is Ifeoluwa,a fresh graduate in the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta with BSc in chemistry,am presently working as a secretary in one importation organization."

Twinsventureiwo said:

"Maryam a first class graduate of lslamic studies now a provision seller."

Kenny_Clothing said:

"I’m kenny, a first class graduate of Maths from the University of Ibadan, I’m a fashion designer."

_Ololade23 said:

"Haaaa no be the English I dey study for the same school presently."

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a graduate had resigned from his bank job to become a bread hawker.

First-class graduate hawks sachet water

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported about a university graduate hawking sachet water despite finishing school with a first-class honours degree.

According to the Nigerian youth, he graduated from the Umaru Musa Yar'adua University in Katsina state. He said he has a Bachelor of Science in education biology, but he has no job, despite his qualifications.

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He called on Nigerians to help him get a good job. He noted that he cannot take care of himself due to poverty.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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