In Maiduguri, Borno State, young graduates of engineering and computer science from the University of Maiduguri are increasingly turning to auto mechanics due to the scarcity of white-collar jobs. One example is Musa Bala, a Computer Science graduate who, after years of unsuccessful job hunting, chose to work in a mechanic workshop rather than remain unemployed. This trend reflects a broader shift in a region where university degrees were traditionally seen as pathways to secure office jobs. The article highlights the growing willingness of graduates to embrace vocational skills and trades.
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