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Your question is a fair one. Based on my experience on travelling around Europe, Northern and Eastern Sfrica, there is unfortunately that pattern it's about "who we know rather than what you can do". Thank god today…"
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What is the fate of graduates?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jini Sebakunzi Oct 26, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Dear all,I am writing this piece of mine to know your feelings or to know if what we are experiecing in Nigeria is the same all over the world.That is why I tagged this stuff of mine 'what is the…Continue
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Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
"Amen my sister.I really enjoyed your responses to my piece.
Have a lovely and plesant weekend."
Nkiru Amadi-Emina replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
"yeah definately no doubt..tht is true..well the only hope we can hold on to then is that our change will soon come, and it is obvious that it would come from our generation.
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Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
"Though,I have not been out of the shores of this country(Nigeria).But,I want to believe that once you are able to go to school irrespective of the course,you are having a ticket which has liberate you from the shackles of poverty to some…"
Nkiru Amadi-Emina replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
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, looking at London, England, part of the reasons for the riot asides the shooting of that individual as I hear is due to the lack of employment. So I hope that answers it clearly."
Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
"Nkiru,thanx for replying.the time for me to get government employmeny has passed.Infact,I lost count of the number of times that i applied to teach.For now am engaged.But at the level of being a graduate,but more of keeping body and soul…"
Nkiru Amadi-Emina replied to Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf's discussion What is the fate of graduates?
"Yes Ganiyu, the truth is it probably is the same all over the world. The solution however lies in your ability, to avoid the norm and not allow yourself to be beat down by the governments inability to provide jobs for us.
The truth is as much as we…"
Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf commented on Yasmina Zaidman's group Changing Minds
"I am the type that believe in this group by it's name.I want to know from other members of this group to bare their minds objectively by way of telling me what they feel about Nigerians.
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Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf replied to Carolyne Atieno Jalang'o's discussion IS MICRO FINANCE MAKING THE POOR POORER
"@Kevin,this is what I call masterpeice.In short,the micro-finance is established alleviate poverty.Isn't it?But in Nigeria's case it has been a matter of stringent measures adopted to give loans and to take it back.
You can…"
Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf replied to Carolyne Atieno Jalang'o's discussion IS MICRO FINANCE MAKING THE POOR POORER
"@Kevin,i think you have done very well by this post of yours.Let me ask one direct question:what is/are the motive(s)for establishing micro-finance banks?"
Ganiyu Olaniran Yusuf commented on Kim-Mai Cutler's group San Francisco for Acumen (Official Chapter)
"Hi,though am not in US,but will not mind to share beneficiary ideas with every member of this group."
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What is the fate of graduates?
Dear all,I am writing this piece of mine to know your feelings or to know if what we are experiecing in Nigeria is the same all over the world.That is why I tagged this stuff of mine 'what is the fate of graduates'. There are lots of graduates in Nigeria today accepting one odd job or the other.And you see members of parliamentarians haggling and negotating a jumbo pay. I never have the intention of wasting your time,all I want to know is that,the graduates in your country,are they having the…See More
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- At 12:38pm on May 13, 2011,
Taylor Ray said… - Thanks for the kind message Ganiyu!
- At 12:07pm on May 5, 2011, Taylor Ray said…
Hi Ganiyu, and welcome to Acumen Fund's online community! To help get you started, do take a look at some of the different groups available which are built around specific issues and also locations. You might be interested in checking out the Changing Minds group, which is a great launching pad for the conversation around social enterprise. I'd also like to direct you toward our investments page so you can see more of what Acumen is doing currently around the world. Oh, and please do add a picture to your profile, as that will make it much easier to connect with others here. Welcome and let me know if I can be of help as you move forward!
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