There is this my cousin, much older than me: he is 39 years old. About three to four years ago , he applied to the university of Ibadan DLC (Distance Learning Center) for the course Political Science. He was admitted and started the five year program.

I remember asking him during his 200 level exams, what kind of job he'll like to do with his certificate.

He just laughed and said, wetin concern am with job. He just wants to do the thing so as to have the certificate; so that people won't be able to say he didn't go to school; and maybe because of unforeseen opportunities in the future.

Now understand, this my Bros actually gained admission into Unilag in the late 90s.....98 to be precise. In his final year, he was expelled for exam malpractice. He helped a course mate to write a difficult course.

Right now, he is into business. He is okay, but he is not exactly rolling in millions or living the ultimate big boys life. You know what I mean.

Like early this month, while at our place, he decided to check his 300 level results which just came out in my laptop. While checking, I heard him say "unbelievable".

When I asked what the matter was, he beckoned at me to come over. He pointed me to the spot where his GPA was calculated. He said he has never paid much attention to it.

His GPA was 5.7. First class according to the chat on the U.I portal starts from 6.0.

He is just 0.3 shy away from 1st class. He has two more sessional exams to write. Before now he hasn't put in too much effort. I told him, and he said it too, that if he puts in some effort, there is no reason why he cannot graduate with a 1st class degree in Political Science next year (he's in 400 level now).

Then he asked me "Aburo, is there any point to this? What opportunity is there in the labour market for a 40 year old first class graduate? He said no one or organisation will be willing to offer him a job even if has a first class degree.

But nevertheless, I convinced him to work at getting the first class which he deferred to me that he will. He is very intelligent and I know he can do it easily.

But I've been thinking about what he said since then and I've decided to throw this open to the house.

What do you think? Is there any prospects for a an intelligent 40 year old first class graduate?

I'm interested in what people have to say.

He can go into politics. Be a L.G Chairman or ward leader!

Wow wow......too hard to crack! I believe nothing is impossible.

DankemzI: He can go into politics. Be a L.G Chairman or ward leader!

You don't need a certificate to be or do that.

Congrats to him. He can apply for a suitable position in PDP or APC am very certain they won't ingnore his application.

b3llo: Congrats to him. He can apply for a suitable position in PDP or APC am very certain they won't ingnore his application.

Very funny .....will you guy get serious for once...

Story that touches the heart.

Still waiting for an insightful answer...... common experienced guys in the house....

He can venture into academics, lecturing precisely after doing his post graduate studies. He would make it better in that field considering his age. #mythoughtthough!