Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has ignited debate on social media after sharing his views on education and wealth, suggesting that there is some truth to the popular phrase, “school na scam.”

Speaking candidly, the actor argued that academic qualifications do not always guarantee financial success, using his personal experience to support his point.

“There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’. I’m doing better than all my lecturers. I met one of my professors months ago. I was in business class while he was in economy. Most wealthy men in this country didn’t even go to school.”

Jim Iyke’s remarks quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians weighing in on the relationship between formal education and financial achievement.

While some social media users agreed with the actor, pointing out that several successful entrepreneurs and business moguls built their fortunes outside the traditional educational system, others argued that education remains a vital tool for personal development and long-term success.

“There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’. I’m doing better than all my lecturers. I met one of my professors months ago. I was in business class while he was in economy. Most wealthy men in this country didn’t even go to school.”

Jim Iyke’s remarks quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians weighing in on the relationship between formal education and financial achievement.

While some social media users agreed with the actor, pointing out that several successful entrepreneurs and business moguls built their fortunes outside the traditional educational system, others argued that education remains a vital tool for personal development and long-term success.

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"There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’. I’m doing better than all my lecturers. I met one of my professors months ago. I was in business class while he was in economy. Most wealthy men in this country didn’t even go to school" — Jim Iyke pic.twitter.com/vcTdAIxkPk

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) July 7, 2026