My Children Can’t Find Jobs Because of My Name – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has lamented that his children are unable to secure employment in Nigeria because of his name and political reputation.

Speaking during a radio interview on Nigeria Info FM 99.3, the 70-year-old politician and former Military Governor of Ondo State said the experience of his family reflects the widespread frustration, hunger, and unemployment plaguing the country.

> “Today in Nigeria, everywhere there is hunger and anger. Forget about me being in the PDP, the base of the pyramid is what really matters,” George said. “What have we done to positively impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians? There is so much anger in the land and so much hunger.”


George, who also served as Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), expressed concern over the growing number of unemployed graduates and idle youths across the country.

> “Graduates are floating no future, no hope. Non-graduates are doing nothing,” he lamented. “I suggested that the President should establish a special fund to empower young people who lack vocational skills so they can earn a living.”


The PDP chieftain further urged the government to set up micro-credit schemes to support graduates interested in starting small businesses, arguing that such initiatives would help tackle joblessness and youth restiveness.

He also criticised the recent appeal by the First Lady for public donations towards a national library project, saying the funds could be better channelled into youth empowerment programmes.

> “The First Lady recently asked for contributions to build a national library. That fund should come from the wealthy Nigerians who donated N20 billion in two days, but it should be managed properly to benefit the people,” George said.


Highlighting how political bias can affect families of public figures, he revealed that his own children, despite their qualifications, have been unable to secure jobs because of their surname.

> “The younger generation in this country, including my own children who graduated long ago, have tried to get jobs but can’t, simply because their name is Bode George,” he disclosed.


George called on the federal government to adopt inclusive policies that reduce inequality and ensure fair opportunities for all Nigerians, regardless of their social status or political background.

> “We need a system that gives every Nigerian, whether poor or privileged, a fair chance to live and work with dignity,” he concluded.