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General News of Friday, 28 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Nigerians amazed as lady with Third Class degree reveals she worked with FGN, WHO, UNICEF

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The story of a Nigerian lady with a Third Class degree who got to work with top world organizations has been a source of inspiration to many on social media who might have been hopeless about their poor CGPA.

This was after a man rubbished a CGPA of 2.2 by insinuating that the only job available to such a holder is that of a driver.

"How can your CGPA be 2.2. Better drive Camry", he tweeted.

In response, a lady revealed that her sister who graduated with a Third Class went on to becomes successful by working with top world organizations.

"My sister finished uni with a 3rd class & got awarded by the French government, worked for NCDC, got invited by WHO because they needed her expertise... The list is endless. Your cgpa doesn’t determine your value and worth. Don’t let tweets like this deter you. Keep pushing!", she replied.



A lady reacted to the response by revealing that she's the sister in question. She also listed the organizations she has worked for despite having a Third Class degree.

She wrote: "I am the sister. Sister is me. And the list is as follows: DFID UNICEF WHO AFD FGN I get paid (some on retainer) to share expertise in information systems, digital economy and women inclusion in STEM.

What have you done with your 2.2? Thinking face".