Man Who Studied in UK Says His Parents Paid over N30 Million for His Degree without Student Loan
- A Nigerian man overseas has stated that he didn't get his degree handed to him like some people want the government to do for them
- According to the UK resident, his parents paid over £15,000 (over N30 million at the current exchange rate)
- His revelation triggered other students to share how much they and their parents spent on their education
A Nigerian man in the diaspora, Adedoyin, has revealed that his parents paid over £15,000 (over N30 million at the current exchange rate) for his studies in the UK without any student loans.
Adedoyin disclosed this on TikTok in reaction to the ongoing UK riots.
Source: TikTok
Adedoyin said the government did not hand him his degree. He wrote:
"We didn’t get our degrees handed over to us like you all want the government to do for you."
He took a swipe at the far-right rioters who claimed immigrants were stealing their jobs.
Watch his video below:
His revelation on parent sponsorship generated reactions
Chela🦋🏴 said:
"18000£mine minus rent all living expenses even the travel itself was costly and what are they saying 😩 lemmi even download indeed and look for more🤣."
Cynthia Bodea said:
"Plus my dad had to pay my accommodation 6 months in advance."
Petr Gold said:
"For real people Dey hustle na African leaders just dey lose guard us. Imagine all this talent Dey do well for Nigeria."
I am Seyi ❤️ said:
"£22,850 , let’s not talk about health insurance and rent."
I.M. 🌺 said:
"This right here, BA and Masters tuition fees + visa fees, accommodation, food, travel and more! God bless our parents! 🙏🏾"
The Eazi said:
"£18,300 for 3years 😂😩 and 700pcm rent 😂😂😂 minus health insurance."
Uchechukwu Ga-eme🇬🇧🇳🇬 said:
"I dey pay £22,000 now after they will say I dey still their job.. Na straight thunder."
Viviennee____ said:
"I paid mine from my own pockets 16,500 graduated with a first class while working and studying!"
Legit.ng reported that a lady who studied in the UK had shared the cost of her master's study.
Man pays N53m for wife's abroad study
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man had paid N53 million for his wife's master's study abroad.
She talked about how he managed to make the payment without causing her any stress, showcasing his big heart.
She mentioned that her master's programme would be two years, acknowledging the significant financial commitment involved. The woman also appreciated the difficulty of raising such a substantial amount for tuition fees.
Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng
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