In the wake of skyrocketing living costs, students across tertiary institutions in the country are resorting to extreme measures to make ends meet.
Gone are the days of carefree spending and lavish lifestyles on campus. Instead, many students are now finding themselves compelled to trade off their personal belongings just to survive.
Osazuwa Akinola, a concerned student, highlighted the distressing trend, revealing that students are now buying and selling gadgets and home appliances amongst themselves as a means of financial sustenance.
“It is very disheartening to see your fellow student suffer to get food and survive in this harsh economy,” Akinola lamented.
The economic strain has not spared even those who once dreamed of a comfortable life in school. Lovet Momoh, a 200-level student, shared her story of dashed hopes and financial struggles following the loss of her father.
“I never thought things will be difficult as this,” Momoh confessed.
“Then I saw my friends buying used items from graduating students and auction them in mid-session. This was and is still my survival means till date while in school.”
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The situation has become so dire that some students are now calling for urgent intervention. A US-based academic, echoing the sentiments of many, has urged for the devolution of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
This, proponents argue, could potentially alleviate the financial burden on students and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
As the cost of living continues to soar, students find themselves navigating a harsh reality where survival often hinges on the sale of personal belongings.
With no immediate relief in sight, these resilient individuals are left to weather the storm, hoping for better days ahead.
