A Nigerian father was left stunned and frustrated after discovering a video of his son welding during a practical class at Afe Babalola University, despite having paid ₦3.5 million in tuition fees.
The viral video, originally shared by the student on TikTok, showed him and his classmates engaged in a hands-on welding session as part of their course. However, when the clip made its way into the family group chat, the father didn’t find it amusing.
Clearly displeased, the father questioned the value of the expensive education, saying, “You went to learn welding at Afe Babalola? Why didn’t you just stay at John’s place for that? I didn’t know I paid ₦3.5 million for you to become a welder.”
His reaction quickly caught the attention of social media users, sparking a wave of humorous and supportive comments online.
Here are some reactions from TikTok users:
@omopariolamarvell: “The father is worried about the fees, but the mother is thinking about his eyesight. Mothers are lovely!”
@Faust-in_COLLECTIONofZAZZUA: “Only Mechanical Engineering students can relate.”
@YanshLover🦅🔞: “Mummy is just using style to collect ₦50k from Daddy. Women and their tactics!”
@WorldBestVideoEditor💯: “He’s not even welding anything serious—just an adogan. Omoooo!”
@AdunniQueen👸 + Mother👵: “He shouldn’t have sent the video at all!”
@the_mheena_: “This welding work is actually great. Join the marine sector and you’ll earn well. It’s not a waste if you know your craft.”
@kushmoneyrophygold: “LMAO! You made me laugh this late. ₦3.5M