A first-time visitor to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has shared his admiration for the students' professional demeanor and exposure, sparking reactions online. The visitor, identified as TechnicalBen on X, noted that UNILAG students maintain active professional profiles and engage in activities that prepare them for life after school, contrasting this with his experience at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU).
Visitor Impressed by UNILAG Students' Professionalism
TechnicalBen stated that nothing else in Nigeria matched the level of exposure he witnessed at UNILAG. He observed that a large number of students kept up-to-date LinkedIn profiles and participated in internships and networking events. The visitor expressed a sense of envy, emphasizing that such opportunities were not available during his time at OOU.
The post highlighted that students at UNILAG appeared to be engaged in work that connected academics with real-world skills. The institution was praised for fostering growth and readiness in ways noticeable to an outsider. No specific programs or departments were mentioned, only a general assessment of the environment and student attitude.
Reactions from Nigerians
The post garnered numerous reactions on X. User BlackIgbogal commented, “Because Lagos is the hub, update full everywhere.” Obiarije asked, “Speaking of this, is it ok to portray a different presence on LinkedIn, completely different from other social media handles?”
Mr Precious added, “You can’t even argue this. Last year, I followed the stories of their recent graduates, saw that most of them already completed 2-3 internships in top companies/multinational organizations before they completed their 4-year program. You don’t see such in another school in Nigeria. None!”
Olawale noted, “Their entrepreneurship program spearheaded by Prof Sunday Adebisi is top notch too. Raising young business owners while in school, taking them to compete for grants in and outside the country. Other public institutions are being lined up to follow their footsteps to create same business/entrepreneurship environment.”
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