You Are Very Disrespectful, Phyna Blasts Tosin Eniolorunda, Moniepoint CEO Over Foul Comments About Nigerian Graduates

You Are Very Disrespectful

OpenLife Nigeria reports that the conversation surrounding comments made by the Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, has continued to spread across social platforms, drawing reactions from different public figures and sparking wider debate about employability in Nigeria.

Among those who have spoken out is reality TV personality Phyna, who strongly disagreed with the CEO’s assessment of Nigerian job seekers.

Her response focused on what she described as an unfair generalisation of graduates and professionals in the country.

She expressed her frustration over the remarks, saying:
“Moniepoint CEO saying he has 500 vacant post in his company but he cannot employ Nigerians because Nigerians are not smart is very disrespectful.

“If Nigeria gets better, alot of people would leave fooling and dust their certificates, I have my certificate here.

“I studied engineering, if Nigeria gets better, I’ll dust it and move into the cooperate world.”

Her statement reflects a broader sentiment shared by many Nigerians online who believe that the issue of unemployment should not be reduced to questions of intelligence or capability.

Instead, they argue that structural challenges such as limited opportunities, inadequate training systems, and economic instability play a major role.

The controversy began after the Moniepoint CEO reportedly explained that his company has struggled to fill over 500 vacancies since 2024, stating that many applicants do not meet global workplace standards.

He further suggested that certain social influences were affecting the preparedness of young job seekers.

Since then, the discussion has expanded beyond a corporate hiring concern into a national conversation about education, skills development, and workforce readiness.

While some agree that there is a need for improvement in technical and professional training, others insist that Nigerian talent is often underestimated or not given enough opportunity to thrive.

The exchange continues to generate strong reactions, with calls for more balanced discussions that consider both employer expectations and the realities faced by job seekers in the country.