Nigerian Professor Sells Vegetables to Inspire Youth on Self-Reliance

In a quiet corner of Katsina State, a rare blend of intellect and humility is unfolding. Professor Nasir Hassan-Wagini, a respected academic from the Biology Department of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), has become a voice of reason and hope for Nigerian youth—not from a lecture hall, but from a vegetable stand in Batsari market.

Recently promoted to the rank of professor, Hassan-Wagini hasn't let prestige change his path. Instead, he returns to his agricultural roots with pride, selling fresh vegetables while passionately urging students and graduates to embrace small businesses and self-reliance.

“Youths need to look beyond certificates,” he said during a brief interaction in the market. “There is dignity in labour. Being a professor doesn’t stop me from selling vegetables, and neither should it stop you from doing honest work.”

For Hassan-Wagini, the message is clear: it’s time to redefine success. “You’re not too big to start small,” he added. “Waiting endlessly for white-collar jobs wastes potential. There’s power in being productive—farming, trading, crafting—whatever adds value to your community.”

His story is sparking admiration and reshaping how people view academic prestige. By standing under the sun to earn a living, he sets an example rooted in action, not theory. He believes merging education with entrepreneurship is the secret to personal freedom in a nation where job opportunities remain limited.

“No one should feel ashamed to work,” he said firmly. “If your hands are clean and your business is honest, you have nothing to hide. That’s real success.”

Professor Hassan-Wagini’s humble advocacy comes at a time when Nigerian graduates face a competitive job market. His life serves as a practical lesson: the goal of education isn’t just employment, but empowerment.

As unemployment continues to challenge the dreams of millions, his call rings louder: stop waiting—start creating.

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