"I Can't Answer the Question": Reactions as "No Gree for Anybody" Appears as Varsity Exam Question

"I Can't Answer the Question": Reactions as "No Gree for Anybody" Appears as Varsity Exam Question

  • A popular Nigerian slang expression has found its way to the examination of a federal university in the north
  • A netizen shared an examination paper reportedly belonging to the Federal University, Wukari, which had the slang "No gree for anybody" in the number two question
  • Mixed reactions trailed the nature of the question, as some claimed it was an easy-looking but tough question

"No gree for anybody", a Nigerian slang expression, has been used as a question in a university exam.

The saying "No gree for anybody" implies not allowing one to be bullied or cheated by another.

Nigerians react to university featuring "No gree for anybody" in its exam
Nigerians were amused by the exam question. The images used here are for illustration purposes and are not related to the story. Photo Credit: Jupiter Images, Film Studio
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A Facebook user, Promise Bujums J Amos, shared an exam paper which reportedly belonged to the Federal University, Wukari, highlighting the slang expression where it was used in question two.

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The question which was formed with the slang read:

"Discuss the conceptualization and relevance of the phrase "No gree for anybody" in shaping social interactions in contemporary Nigerian society."

The exam was written by students of the department of sociology of the institution, which was one of the schools accredited by the NUC.

Weeks ago, the Nigerian Police had warned the citizenry against the use of the popular slang.

When Legit.ng messaged Promise to confirm the authenticity of the exam question, she affirmed it was from the school and was taken in 2024. She, however, failed to specify the exact period it was taken in.

People react to the exam question

Joseph Okpo said:

"The Question looks simple but for the next one hour u can't answer that question."

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Esther Zinny said:

"With all due respect sir, I refuse to answer this question coz me sef no go gree for anybody."

Lebe Osum said:

"Frankly speaking, I can't answer this question in more than 5 lines, cos once I state one point I will not know what to write again, I no Sabi tell stories me and art subject are like cat and rat our blood no dey flow together."

Joan Onunta said:

"These questions are very cheap for university students, and una still dey open mouth dey say BSC is better than HND, go to polytechnic and see their exam questions, if it's my school you will write exam tire even ur answer sheet won't be enough if you actually know what to write cos each question will have children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."

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Facebook user, Effiong G Victor, shared the examination question paper on the social media platform, noting that the way the school sets exam questions leaves him in wonder.

Legit.ng observed that the singer's saying appeared under the Critical Philosophy of History section as the number five question. The exam, written on Monday was for 400-level history and international studies department students.

Source: Legit.ng

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