ABU Graduate Expresses Fear of Not Getting Good Job Due to CGPA, Posts Result
- A Nigerian lady who is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) drew people’s attention to her CGPA
- She shared the name of the course she studied at the university and expressed fears she might not get a job
- Her post grabbed the attention of many people on social media as they discussed her qualification and post
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A young lady, who graduated from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has shared the name of the course she studied and the grade she graduated with, while expressing fears that she might not be able to find a decent job with it.
She also explained that although the course was meant to last four years, ASUU strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic extended her stay in the university to six years.
Source: Twitter
ABU graduate reveals her degree
The lady, @safiyyaaliyu86, further explained that she completed her final year project entirely on her own, without the use of AI.
Despite her fears about securing a decent job due to the course she studied and the grade she graduated with, she said she loved her course.
Her statement read:
"I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) 2:2.
"I studied Arabic Studies, which is a four-year course, but due to ASUU strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic, I spent six years, from 2019 to 2024."
Source: Twitter
Speaking about her final year project and the possibility of securing a decent job, she wrote:
"I typed my project by myself, using my own laptop, without the use of AI.
"I'm not sure if I will be able to get a decent job with this degree.
"However, I studied Arabic because I genuinely love the language, so to me, this was my biggest achievement and worth celebrating."
Reactions as lady speaks about her degree
@astroIfea stated:
"This is a win fr. University can be very overwhelming, the most important thing that is more important than 1st class is finishing.....some started but didn't finish so yeah when you finish it okay to celebrate."
@_fuuaad noted:
"Well done u can get a decent job fa either at an embassy or Hajj Commission but you have to start from somewhere first maybe teacher and gradually Allah will open the way for you."
@Deejat_Crypto stressed:
"MashaAllah, you could get a decent job with this especially remote job like transcribing."
@Abbaftk said:
"Ma sha Allah. Congratulations my Sister, I'm currently final year student from the same university and department, It seems I know you there."
@koshie_aliu said:
"A first class degree doesn’t make you a game changer. Not everyone is built for academics—and that’s fine. School rewards grades; the real world rewards value, execution, and resilience. Many successful business moguls weren’t first-class graduates. CGPA opens doors. What you build keeps them open.'
@Cooolibrihub said:
"You can definitely earn from teaching Arabic. I have done this. Taught Arabic for three years earning really good. Also you can start writing short stories, illustrated books in Arabic for children in and outside Nigeria. You can teach online to gain more reach. Success!"
Legit.ng reached out to a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University to gain more insight into her story and why she expressed fears about not getting a job after school.
When asked why she chose to study Arabic Studies, she said:
“My name is Safiya Aliyu. As I mentioned in my post on X, I chose Arabic Studies because it is the subject I understand the most and it aligns with my religion. As a Muslim, studying Arabic has made many things easier for me to understand."
"I felt relieved after finishing school, to be honest. We went through a lot, including early morning lectures, exams, assignments, and even evening lectures. It was really stressful. We also had to change hostels almost every session. There were so many challenges. But now that I look back, I kind of miss those moments.”
Speaking about how she felt when she saw her final year result, the Arabic Studies graduate said:
“I honestly felt neither happy nor disappointed. During my final session, I struggled more than in any other year. I was tired and not financially or mentally stable. A lot happened, and I barely studied. I was even expecting to have a carryover because I knew I did not perform well in most of my exams."
"Alhamdulillah, I did not have any carryover from level one to level four, and that made me really happy. However, I was also a bit disappointed because I knew that if I had put in more effort, my result would have been better.”
On her fear of not getting a job after graduation, she explained:
“It is because I have seen many people who studied the same course but ended up without a decent job. It is a great course, but finding a good job is difficult. Most opportunities are in teaching, and we all know that teachers are not well paid in Nigeria.”
When asked about the type of job she would like to do, she said:
“I am open to any job that suits my degree, although I prefer a remote job. I am not really someone who likes going out often, but I am willing to do any suitable job.”
Despite her concerns, she expressed deep love for the Arabic language.
“I really love Arabic so much. I cannot fully explain it, but speaking Arabic feels special. It is something I am very proud of. When people hear us speaking it, they often say, ‘Are you speaking Arabic? Wow, that is impressive.’ Many people admire it. And Arabic poetry is beautiful. If you want to read romantic poems, try Arabic poetry.”
She also offered advice to students who are worried about their CGPA or concerned about job opportunities after graduation:
“Do not worry too much about your CGPA. Always try your best. Never cheat in exams or tests. You will feel proud and fulfilled when you graduate and see results that you earned through your own hard work. That feeling is comforting.”
Read the X post below:
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