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UNN: Why I Almost Missed My Convocation - Obi Cubana | READ DETAILS

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Feb 24, 2022

UNN: Why I Almost Missed My Convocation - Obi Cubana | READ DETAILS
Popular Businessman Obinna "Obi" Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has revealed why he almost missed his convocation at University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1991.

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The popular businessman, in an Instagram post, revealed it wasn't all rosy for him at first as he also had to struggle like every other person during his varsity days.

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He recalled how he and some friends decided to save cost by securing tickets for attachment in a luxurious bus travelling at night en route Area 1Garki Abuja to Dumez near Suleja.

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He highlighted all the discomfort they had to endure as they travelled on the night bus.

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He wrote: "Guys!!! 1999, we were going to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka for our convocation ceremony from Abuja, in the company of some of my friends and classmates; Nze, Ultimate, Onwa, Ogali, etc!!!

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"We entered bus from Area 1Garki Abuja to Dumez, near Suleja so we could enter cheaper "night busÔÇØ instead of boarding from Jabi Park!

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For graduating with a very good result, he said: "My Uncle, Zubby, bought me a pair of "SchoolesÔÇØ shoes, having made him proud by making a 2:1 in Political Science department!ÔÇØ

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However, the nightlife boss noted he lost a pair from his prized "SchoolesÔÇØ shoes he was gifted a loss which almost ruined his convocation ceremony.

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Obi Cubana continued: "Inside the 1414 Benz bus, there was ZERO comfort, especially "attachmentÔÇØ! U dared not sleep cos if u happened to rest your head on the shoulder of a trader that had "full seatÔÇØ.... .....na slap or punch, depending on mindset!!

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"We managed to get to Obollo Afor in the morning, where we would now take a bus into Nsukka. Getting to where we contributed money to stay for the entire Convocation, I realised I lost one leg of the pair of my adored and priceless "schoolesÔÇØ shoes.

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"It almost ruined my Convocation!!! But today, here we are!!! Do people still enter "night bus?ÔÇØ

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The father of four capped up his narration as he noted this generation is definitely advantaged.

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He wrote: "Las las, this generation dey enjoy!!!ÔÇØ

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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