The Obidient Movement has criticised remarks by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli, saying such comments diminish the value of higher education and the aspirations of Nigerian graduates.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the movement’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, argued that university graduates deserve opportunities that reflect their education and skills rather than being encouraged to settle for survival-level jobs. He said the country’s focus should be on creating an economy that rewards education and professional development.
Tanko said:
“You cannot reduce people who have studied at the university to akara and corn sellers.”
He added that the vision of the Obidient Movement and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is to build an economy where graduates can secure meaningful employment and earn incomes commensurate with their qualifications. Tanko also cited Obi’s record in education and governance during his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
The remarks come days after the First Lady defended her comments, explaining that she was highlighting businesses supported through grants under the Renewed Hope Initiative, not suggesting that university graduates should abandon their careers. Her remarks have continued to generate mixed reactions across the country
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