Portable plans to return to school after dropping out of Kwara Poly

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has shared his intention to return to school after dropping out of Kwara State Polytechnic. He believes he can still complete his education even after finding success in music.

Portable made this known during a preview of the Honest Brunch Podcast. The episode is set to be released on YouTube on Monday. He talked about his school journey, difficulties with school fees, and his rise in the music scene.

He explained that financial struggles made it hard for him to continue his education. Portable recalled selling sachet water to support himself while studying before eventually dropping out due to high fees.

“I go still finish school as I dey like this. I no finish school,” he said.

Portable mentioned he had no one to help him with his school fees, which made it hard to keep studying.

“I no see anybody to sponsor me again. The school fees is high. I go still finish school as I dey like this,” he added.

He shared that he got admission into Kwara Poly through the indigene quota and studied Business Administration before leaving the program.

According to him, dropping out of school is one of his biggest regrets.

“Na Kwara Poly pain me pass. I be student… Na indigene this thing I use enter. I studied Business Administration,” he said.

Portable also talked about how his life changed even without a degree. He now takes care of his family.

He mentioned that even though he was thought to be the least academically gifted in his family, he provides for his father and supports his sisters as they work to earn a living.

“Person wey dem dey call olodo for my family na me still dey feed my papa now,” he said.

He encouraged young people not to give up on education. He pointed out that academic qualifications alone do not determine success. There are many ways to achieve success.

“It is not a must you finish school before you get am. You fit go get am from outside and come back finish school. I go still finish school as I dey like this,” Portable said.

But, PUNCH Online cannot confirm the admission status of Portable as he claimed in the podcast.