A young guy has described how his decision to leave Asaba and study phone repair helped him create a new source of income after he claimed internet fraud had nearly destroyed his life.

The individual, known on X as A Mad Dream, detailed his encounter in a post on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

According to him, his problems began in 2022, when he was in Asaba and got involved in what he called “Yahoo,” a Nigerian euphemism for computer fraud.

The man stated that his mother recommended him to leave the situation and find something productive to do with his life.

He recalled, “2022, bro, Yahoo nearly destroy my life for Asaba! So my mama advise me make I come out find something do.”

In 2024, he relocated to Enugu at his mother’s recommendation and started learning how to fix phones.

He claimed that as he gained expertise in mobile phone repair, the choice ultimately led to a new chapter in his life.

The young man gave an update on his development and conveyed his appreciation for his success.

He wrote, “Yami, Alhamdulillah, today I dey make at least ₦70k a day just fixing phones!”

At the time of the story, the post, which featured images of him using cell phones, had received hundreds of comments, 10,000 likes, and over 360,000 views.

While some users applauded his choice to acquire a useful skill, others commended his mother for pushing him to alter course.

His narrative has also demonstrated how young Nigerians looking to improve their situation might find an alternate source of income by learning a trade.

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