In a bizarre and astonishing turn of events, the original certificate of a Lagos State University (LASU) engineering graduate with an impressive 2.1 grade point average was found being used to wrap suya at a food stall in Epe, Lagos State.
The certificate was found by a customer after purchasing suya from the vendor. On it was written, “Abiyose Azeez Oluwaseun, a graduate of Chemical and Polymer Engineering.”
The photo of the certificate being used to wrap Suya has since gone viral on social media, sparking a heated debate among Nigerians. Many have expressed outrage and disbelief that a graduate’s certificate, which represents years of hard work and dedication, could be treated with such disregard.
The incident has raised questions about the value placed on education in Nigeria and the challenges faced by graduates in the country. Many have called for an investigation into the matter, seeking to know how the certificate ended up in the possession of the suya vendor.
Abisoye Azeez Oluwaseun’s achievement is a remarkable one, and his certificate is a testament to his academic excellence. It is tragic that his hard-earned certificate has been reduced to a wrapping material for Suya.
As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: this incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by graduates in Nigeria and the need for a reevaluation of the value placed on education in the country.
