A Nigerian police officer, Alefia Chidioke, has urged young Nigerians to prioritise education, career development and entrepreneurship rather than committing their time to political activities he described as largely unrewarding.
In a post shared on social media, Chidioke advised youths to start businesses or pursue higher academic qualifications such as master’s and doctoral degrees, instead of allowing politicians to “waste their time and lives.”
He argued that many young people who work as political aides or engage in online political advocacy often end up disappointed, noting that real opportunities usually go to family members and close associates of politicians.
Questioning the benefits of such engagements, the police officer asked whether stipends reportedly paid to political media aides are enough to cover basic living expenses, stressing that “building a career is more profitable than being a political media aide.”
Chidioke also responded to criticisms of his stance by referencing the rigours of police recruitment and training, which he said involves passing difficult stages and undergoing over a year of intensive training.
He dismissed much of the political debate on social media as “noise for clout,” insisting that online activism does not always translate to real-life progress.
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