NNPC: Nigerian Man Who Cried After Missing Job Offer Bags 2 Masters Degrees, Shares Achievements

NNPC: Nigerian Man Who Cried After Missing Job Offer Bags 2 Masters Degrees, Shares Achievements

  • A Nigerian man in the United States recounted his experience after missing out on a job offer from the NNPC
  • In an X post, he shared what he has achieved so far since he missed out on an NNPC job opportunity in 2019
  • His experience moved many who applied for such jobs, as he gave them words of encouragement

A Nigerian man in the United States, Onyedika Ani, inspired many when he shared his experience with recruitment in the NNPC Limited.

He shared how he felt when he did not get the job despite attending the interview in 2019.

Nigerian man, Onyedika Ani, now based in US, recounts his experience years after failing to land NNPC job.
US-based Nigerian man, Onyedika Ani, speaks, shares how he cried after losing NNPC job offer years ago. Photo: @anionyedikag, NNPC
Source: Twitter

While reacting to a young man's rejection letter, @anionyedikag said he cried his eyes out after missing out on the NNPC job in 2019.

According to him, it was the first time he cried profusely as an adult.

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Onyedika had achieved a lot since losing out on the offer. According to him, he bagged two Master's degrees in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

He also revealed that he was on the verge of bagging his PhD from a university in America.

Sharing the interview letter he got, Onyedika said:

“Dear Friend, I was in your shoes 5yrs ago, so I understand how you feel. I cried profusely for the first time in my adult life when I didn’t get the offer letter from NNPC. Since then, I have completed 2 MSc (Nig and UK) and on the verge of obtaining my PhD (US).
“With the benefit of hindsight, I wouldn’t have accepted that offer. God has a plan and purpose of all of us. Keep working on yourself, the future is brighter.”

See his tweet below:

Reactions trail man's achievements

His experience moved many who applied for such jobs, as he gave them words of encouragement.

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Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions.

@DrNancy76891524 said:

“Rejection could mean do something different. It could mean get stronger and better. It could mean a whole lot but in it all,don’t quit because of a rejection letter.”

@Iwillfinishyou said:

“Just the same way I feel.....but thank God, I'm moving on already!”

NNPC recently announced that it had sent employment letters to those who were successful in its just-concluded recruitment.

Man who missed NNPC job shares his achievements.
Sample of NNPC employment letter. Photo: @MSingawa
Source: Twitter

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported how a man who missed his wedding for NNPC Limited recruitment was eventually employed by the company.

The applicant’s colleague shared the story on his X page as applicants started getting employment emails.

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Many who came across the post gave their opinion on the recruitment process and shared their experience.

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