Nigerian Dad Reacts As He Sees Son Welding At Afe Babalola University After Paying ₦3.5m Fees

- A Nigerian father reacted strongly to a video of his son welding during a practical session.
- The video was shared on TikTok by the student, showcasing hands-on learning in a welding class.
- The practical session is part of the coursework at Afe Babalola University.
A Nigerian father sparked conversation online after reacting strongly to a video of his son welding during a practical session at Afe Babalola University, where tuition reportedly costs ₦3.5 million.
The video, originally shared on TikTok by the student himself, shows him and his classmates engaged in a hands-on welding class as part of their coursework.
After the clip made its way to the family’s group chat, the father was taken aback and questioned the value of such an expensive education. Expressing his frustration, he said, “You went to Afe Babalola to learn welding? You could have stayed at John’s for that. I didn’t know ₦3.5 million was for training welders.”
His candid reaction quickly gained traction online, drawing mixed responses. Many social media users flooded the comments, offering their perspectives on the role of practical skills in higher education and the rising cost of tuition.
See some reactions below:
@omopariolamarvell: “the father is worry about the school fee but the mother cares about his eye sight , mother’s are lovely 🥰🥰.”
@Faust-in COLLECTIONof ZAZZUA: “Only Mechanical Engineering can relate 😞😂.”
@YanshLover🦅🔞: “Mummy wan use style collect 50k from daddy😭❤️women and scope.”
@World Best Video Editor 💯: “He no even dey weld better thing, na adogan…omooooox1000000😂🤣.”
@Adunni Queen👸 + Mother👵: “he for no just send the video 😂😂😂😂.”
@the_mheena_: “This welding work is very nice 👍 come to Marine sector then you make a lot 😇🫶 best work in maritime line. It’s not a waste work in as much you know what you doing.”
@kushmoneyrophygold: “Lmao😂😂u made me burst laugh In diz late hour😂😂ofi 1.3m ko welder.”
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