I sold rabbits to pay my law school fees - Reno Omokri says poverty is a choice

Former presidential spokesperson and author, Reno Omokri has shared his thoughts on the worsening state of the country's economy and what the youths can do to change their financial fortunes.

In a series of tweets via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, October 8, Omokri recalled how he sold rabbits in 1998 to pay his fees through law school because he didn't want to burden his parents with the financial responsility.

He tweeted: "In 1998, I was preparing for Law School and did not want my parents to pay my fees. I bought a male and a female rabbit. The way their population increased shocked me. I sold rabbits to pay my Law School fees. Almost all adult poverty is a choice!"

His tweet generated a lot of comments with many stating they were inspired by his revelation.

In 1998, I was preparing for Law School and did not want my parents to pay my fees. I bought a male and female rabbit. The way their population increased shocked me. I sold rabbits to pay my Law School fees. Almost all adult poverty is a choice! #FreeLeahSharibu #RenosNuggets

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) October 8, 2020