“Igbo people would be super proud of this moment” – Graduating student exchanges chieftaincy handshake with school official after receiving his degree (VIDEO)

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A graduate of the University of Derby has made Nigerians proud after exchanging a chieftaincy handshake with the school official during his graduation ceremony.

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In the video that @lashedinderby uploaded to TikTok, the man was seen holding a chieftaincy staff while wearing an Isiagu shirt and a red cap, which are prestigious Igbo garments.

In an attempt to congratulate him when he got his degree, the school official gave him a casual shake. Nevertheless, the man calmly disregarded it and opted for the cultural chief handshake due to his chieftaincy title.

The Igbo graduate tapped the back of the school official palm thrice before giving a genuine shake and elevating their hands.

The crowd erupted in a loud celebration during the traditional handshake on stage, because the man demonstrated that he was a titled chief who takes pride in his culture.

The video has generated positive reactions online with some commending the man for demonstrating the Nigerian culture while others affirmed education has no age limit.

Below are some comments,

@Athia Gold We are Nigerians of course we take pride on our heritage 😌❤️

@sleek_daisy MBA done and dusted. Main market Onitsha must hear am 😂😂😂. Okosisi global abatago

@chukxxy After all the massive school fees and you want to give him a weak handshake.Aru adikwa gi?😂😂

@ Norno_ Red cap over graduation cap 😂😂😂😂 . A chief for a good reason 😂

@Chiamaka Oyibo people no get wahala,if na my lecturer wey you try teach or correct likedat,e no go funny 😂

Watch Video,

@lashedinderby 😂🤣 don’t mind my caption #CapCut #graduation #fyp #tranding ♬ original sound – LASHEDINDERBY



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