By Muhammadu Sabiu
Shehu Sani, a former senator, has bemoaned the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria and lamented that many young people in have turned to seeking higher degrees as a result of the joblessness.
The former senator shared his concern in a tweet on Monday.
Recall that, according to a report in 2022, the joblessness rate in Nigeria rose to 37.7 percent.
During the “Workers’ Day” celebration, Sani noted that many young people were forced to pursue graduate studies due to unemployment.
He wrote, “Unemployment has forced so many youths to pursue masters and Doctorate degrees.