Tosin Longe, a graduate of Auchi Polytechnic in Nigeria, says he lost his job eight years ago and has since endured severe hardship and discrimination, a situation that drove him to contemplate suicide.
Longe recounted that the sudden loss of employment left him struggling to meet basic needs, and he faced repeated stigma because of his unemployed status despite holding a polytechnic qualification.
He explained that the discrimination he experienced in both social and professional circles compounded his financial difficulties, leaving him feeling isolated and hopeless.
Longe’s story highlights the mental‑health toll of prolonged unemployment in Nigeria, where youth joblessness remains a persistent challenge across the country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>