‘School na scam!’ is a common online phrase these days, especially among Nigerian youths. Ask them what they mean, they will tell you that the whole hype about education being the foundation for a productive and profitable future is all lies – that all the talk about schooling being the gate pass to a life of comfort are all made up. This week on WhatsApp Conversation, we discuss whether education, education in Nigeria particular, is a scam or not.
Opeyemi Ayodeji
School is not a scam, the structure is ineffective and outdated quite alright. But the idea isn’t totally bad. Most of us met amazing people in school. It is an environment that spurs you to know what and who you want to be while presenting to you multiple personalities
Keem Tunde
No.
Because I am aware that education doesn’t end within the four walls of a class or institution. Another reason is that education is not all that is shoved down your throat by a lecturer.
Francis Tinuala
At a point while schooling, I’ve thought it was a scam.
But leaving school I see reasons why it isn’t a scam. I know people say grace is the most important, it’s about who you know but It’s not always the case. Even people that you know need something to work on.
Personally, my education has not been a scam. I’m putting what I’ve learnt to use. Working under pressure, thinking outside the box, going the extra mile.
Emmanuel Kayode
For me, I cannot say if school is a scam or not, while…
