Even after more than six years, my salary didn’t change. I started a family, yet I was still struggling. So I decided to focus on the tailoring skill I had learned. But that also came with its own challenges—poor electricity, insecurity, and the rising cost of living. The truth is, in Nigeria today, many youths from poor or average homes face the same struggle. Life becomes even harder for those who refuse to join illegal activities just to survive. My story is a reminder: People are trying. People are working. It’s not lack of effort—it’s the system that makes honest living difficult.
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Life in Nigeria is tough, especially for young people trying to make an honest living. Anytime you complain about money, people quickly ask: “What effort have you made to improve your life?” But the truth is, many of us have made big efforts—they just don’t see them. After finishing high school, I did all kinds of labour jobs just to save money and further my education. It took me four years, but I finally got into a polytechnic. With my OND, I got a job as a cashier in a financial institution, and I continued studying for my BSW while working.
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1990 - 39 years old 1991 - 38 years old 1992 - 37 years old 1993 - 36 years old 1994 - 35 years old 1995 - 34 years old 1996 - 33 years old 1997 - 32 years old 1998 - 31 years old 1999 - 30 years old 2000 - 29 years old We are no longer kids 😭😭
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