Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has said that formal education alone is not enough to guarantee success in life.
He said many people who did well in school are not always the ones who do best in business or in the real world. According to him, practical experience, street knowledge and lessons from mentors can matter more in building wealth.
Iyke said the idea that school alone can secure a successful future is misleading. He argued that many successful people learned important life skills outside the classroom.
He also shared a personal example, saying he is doing better than some of his former lecturers. He used the example to support his view that life achievements do not always depend on academic certificates.
The actor said he learned valuable lessons from traders and older people who guided him on survival and decision making. He added that those lessons helped shape his career more than classroom theory.
His comments have triggered debate online, with some people agreeing that education is only one part of success while others insist that formal learning still plays a major role.
The discussion reflects the wider argument in Nigeria about the value of education, especially at a time when many graduates are still struggling to find work.
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Jim Iyke says formal education is not enough for success
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