Factfinder1:
Going to school in Nigeria is a waste of time and money ....where are the after school jobs??

JSS1 : I want to be a Doctor
SS1:I want to be an Engineer
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nigg:
I think he does not understand what the mechanical engineers do?

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

ZAGMAN:
Education is very important.

LZAA:

I have said it before and i will still say it again
Not evrybdy can be an entrpreneur
Even the west u are looking to have many industries and encourage art
Bill gates?carlos slim?ali baba dude?(notice i didn't call dangote cuz his wealth is ala abrahamovich aka govt sponsored)
One yoruba actor slammed d industry and said he made more as a security guard than he did as an actor
U can see d difference

ugybabe2020:
my brother is learning mechanic at papa chioma's mechanic shop.He is a graduate of mechanical engineer.

writerights:


Bros, if he succeeds in implementing the same archaic tradition on your sister, the blame should be entirely on you. I have been fighting my way through every decision since I way in SS 1. It was late already because I was in the science arm when it was obvious I belong to the art. My creativity, oratory skill, confidence at anything regarding argument and talks clearly distinct me from my peers even up until now but I was naive. I found out how terrible the effect of that singular decision was but it was late already.

My immediate brother followed suit even when they knew that one isn't as sound as I am academically. Well I have been doing fine but my joy would have known no bound if I were in the art. I would have moved at the speed of light.

But guess what! My youngest brother was never to fall victim of such decision. I told them he wouldn't ever go to the science class. He's clearly not meant to be there. He would fair better in the commercial arm. I allowed them see reasons and I don't ever back down of any argument whenever such comes up. Not again! I take every decision that concerns him now and I won't be tired of doing so, whether they like it or not. And that's what I want you to do. Save your dear sister too.

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

cornel9297:

most mechanics are more useful to the society than 90% of on paper mechanical engineer.
Don't be blindfolded with pride

ugybabe2020:
my brother is learning mechanic at papa chioma's mechanic shop.He is a graduate of mechanical engineer.

BabaIbo:
From my childhood thru my secondary school, I had dream of studying engineering (any of civil or chemical or petrochemical) in a federal university because I have the potential and what it takes but after sitting for post utme for × years, my dad(tho he initially allowed me to go for engineering) told me to choose a state university cos of ease of admission and the one he advised me to choose doesn't offer engineering, so I switched to Industrial Chemistry.
The truth is after graduation and NYSC. I sometimes wonder the relevance of that course because almost all the jobs in that field come with high experience requirements which makes it difficult for graduate to balance in that field and there are no graduate trainee program in the field (at least I have not seen any).
Sometimes I wonder why I didn't go for business/hustle

millionboi2:
Oga everybody can.

That's d easiest way to overcome poverty,
Stop deceiving urselv,as u can b selling something within ur office or at home.

AZeD1:

What did you do(drink/eat/smoke) to come up with this sh*t?

Do you know the work of a mechanical engineer? Heck do you know the job of an engineer?

LZAA:

Deceiving myself? Lol
The easiest way to overcome poverty is learning a skill weda in school or a company
Entrepreneurship is like the apex of a pyramid
Its crowded and very few make it
Its like being a top sportsman or musician
Its not as easy as those movitional books paint it

millionboi2:
always make sure you are marketing something, weda skills or products.


Nothing is easy in life.

MsGood:
Education is one of the reasons why many Nigerian youths are miserable. We believe that education is the only key to success and keep forcing our children to study hard and ignore their talents or interests. For instance, I love fashion and wanted to go to a fashion school abroad but instead, I'm studying for my master's degree because my parents are not interested. Some boys have great football skills but their parents will do everything to discourage them. If Dele Alli was raised in Nigeria, he will probably be in Unilag studying Pharmacy instead of making his country proud as a footballer. Even the one month long vacation we have for students in Nigeria is used for school lessons instead of engaging in extracurricular activities that will develope the children's talent like Americans do. I'm just fed up.

tunjidayo:
i read educational management but ave been in the marketing line for sometimes before now just to put food on my table cos am married.but just this days someting keeps coming to mind cos i wish to be in the educational line as a lecturer,becos i dont ave passion for what am doing now.and am not financially bouyant to start my M.ED,pls i just need an idea or advice about how i can retrace my steps in other to achieve my goals,thanks for contributions

GLOBALINF:
I have always said it that Nigerian education system is a pure scam!
If you are schooling here in Nigeria, just know u r simply wasting some of your time.
Ask yourself, if Nigerian schools are up to the task why are they sending their kids abroad to study?
Our leaders are deliberately messing up our educational system to give their kids an upper hand.
Can your compare a first-class computer science graduate here with common first-year computer science students from Japan or Singapore?
How many mechanical Engineering student with impressive Cgpa can fix a simple fault in a car?
Why study electrical engineering when u are rest assured you will end up a teacher or an okada rider?
Why Phamacy when u will only use your certificate to sell drugs in a chemist?
Brothers, if you are wise, never waste your precious time, money and energy schooling here in naija! Learn a trade with that money and instead of spending 5+years in one open prison called school, use that years to masters a profession, I can bet you that u will end up enploying that mumu that went to naija school!
Don’t get me wrong sir! I’m not saying education isn’t good BUT if your line is education, simply find a way of checking out to study!
There are so many countries you can go and u

quality, standard and even affordable schools with easy visa process. Check my signature for update and if Seun and his people block my signature... Whatsapp me on zero eight zero six four nine three four three five three
Thanks

iHart:
It is very wrong to say you don't know the relevance of Industrial Chemistry. There are so many Industrial Chemistry jobs but many are not advertised online. Let me give you a secret that have worked for me twice when I was searching for Job. Identify industrial hubs around you. Take for instance Atani area in Onitsha. Take a list of big pharmaceutical firms, food and beverage firms, oil and gas companies and cosmetics firms within there. Consider big private schools. Also consider firms outside the area but within the city. For instance, Divine Favour pharmaceutical is not within Atani but within "Onitsha". Build your CV, use a contact address around where the firms are located. Make sure you submit your CV to those firms within the first week of January. In the case of private schools, make sure you submit your CV at the beginning of the long vacation. If you can do it in not less than 50 firms, I bet you will get a Job latest in three months.


The truth is that if you are not successful with what you have now, it is very likely that you won't be successful with what you wished you had!!!

brodalokie:
It is not a Nigerian mentality. It is Oracle. Nigeria is a global establishment but our indigenous pagans have injected their local Trojan. Ever wondered why parents who chose to educate their kids don't last?

hennyholla17:
Hello, nairalanders. I an Dada Eniola, blogger and content writer. I hope this piece makes front page because I would love to reach many people as I can... especially our Nigerian parents. Read and enjoy!
The Nigerian mentality is actually a very dangerous thing. It is exhibited by most of Nigerian parents and that's what makes them "typical Nigerian parents".
However, some youths have also been exhibiting this trait and it's more of a setback for the nation than it is a way forward.

I got inspired to write this post through the wema bank seminar I attended for the student of the faculty of science, Unilag (which I happened to be among). The CEO of wema bank spoke to us and gave some of the key points most Nigerian parents don't actually give to their children.

Before we dive further, let me take you through a very brief history of how he got to where he is today (MD/CEO, WEMA BANK).

He graduated from secondary school as a division 1 student (distinction). He grew up with his uncle in Lagos who happened to sponsor his education. He was aspiring to study pharmacy in The University of Lagos. He tried first time and didn't get admission, second time same thing happened.

Third time, he was not admitted for pharmacy but he had the option to study biochemistry. Due to some reasons, he couldn't study it and his only option was chemistry science.

He took up the admission but wasn't happy in his first year because that wasn't his choice (because of the mentality around science courses). In Nigeria, people believe that engineering courses and medical courses are the best for any science student.

As such, most parents force their children into these fields, not caring about the potential the child carries. Well, he later graduated as a second class upper student (2.1).

He went further to do chemical engineering in as a postgraduate course in same UNILAG and wanted to work alongside his brother but was advised to go into accounting. He took ICAN an passed on first attempt.
He applied as the general assistant manager of a company but was given the post of an analyst. Gradually, with his hardwork, he rose to the general assistant manager and later moved to Skye bank where he held a very important role.

From Skye bank, he became the CEO of wema bank and gave them their place among the Africa's best banks. Wema bank is the first ever fully digital bank in Africa and this was achieved under his leadership.

Do you know the beautiful thing? Someone asked him a question saying: "What do you regret not doing in the university". His reply was a little bit shocking. He replied: "Not starting my own business".

For someone of his profile and achievement, you shouldn't be bothered about why you didn't make money in University, but he was.

Businesses don't generally mean selling products, services are also businesses. If you have have a talent or potential, try to develop that. All the richest men in the world are as a product of initiative and talent.
So many people have fallen due to studying the wrong courses. If all Nigerians are doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers, who will be the surveyors, artists, forensics, entertainers, bloggers, geeks, footballer and most especially - teachers.

Parents should learn to identify the potential of a child before advising them to study a course. They push youths to study courses they are not interested in and end up becoming job seekers. Yet, we blame the government for not providing enough jobs.
Why can't we blame the parents for not providing enough minds.

Let the youths also learn to voice out their thoughts and be independent.
" It is better to live a happy life doing what you love than to be filthy rich doing what you hate." - Naijafalcon

Talents should not be wasted. Instead, they should be trained. If Nigerians want to compete among the top countries, it has to start from the youths. Doctors, lawyers, engineers and accountants will work with governments and institutions...they earn salary and are at risk of getting sacked anytime.

But self made men own their businesses, they dictate how their lives will be run. They have the potential to compete among the big names because they earn with what they enjoy doing most. If a child doesn't want to be a doctor, he shouldn't be forced to do so. Let's learn to train them and give them the right knowledge but education is equally important.

The only difference between a mechanic and a mechanical engineer is a laminated paper( you lied).
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laminated paper is absolutely wrong, more than 10,000 differences.
simple: mechanic to repair, mech ENGR is design.
This is the usefulness of education. It helps you to stand firm and defend yourself, it doesn't dictate how you love your life, how much you earn or how happy you will be.
Let's learn right. #NFNaijaYouthDevelopment

Source: https://www.naijafalcon.com.ng/2018/07/nigerian-mentality-in-education-how-it.html?m=1#