OAU Student Defends ”Yahoo boys” During a Presentation.
An Obafemi Awolowo University student has sparked a debate on social media after he defended the activities of internet fraudsters popularly called ”yahoo boys” during a seminar presentation in school.
A video of his presentation which went viral on all social platforms shows the yet-to-be-identified student explaining that the glamorous lifestyles of internet fraudsters have helped shaped the country’s economy and saved it from going into a recession.
In his words:
“In a country like Nigeria, the standard living of yahoo yahoo boys has helped save the country from recession.
“Because, according to findings, in most southwest cities, yahoo boys actually populate the best estate, they use the most expensive cars, they buy luxuries and from the top-notch boutiques because they have a lot of money to share about.
The student used southwestern states in Nigeria as a case study and stated that the fraudster’s use of costly cars boosted the economy and raised Nigeria’s per capita income. Some social media users supporting his sentiments while others vehemently condemned his presentation.
Link to Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbNEpero8T4/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=edd9ba92-a484-430d-a03c-596afe7edb64
