Looking around, he could see the hope and absolute nervousness in the eyes of many. If they failed this, then there was no more hope of getting a job for what they studied for. It would then be up to their connections.
If not, then it would be time to simply give up and go start some form of handy work. That could range from bricklaying to being a mechanic.
None of them wanted to do that after spending who knows how much and sacrificed so much in school. Nigerian schools weren't so easy to survive and yet they did and even passed. They didn't plan to waste all that sufferng.
Of course unlike Gabriel and his friend, not all waiting for the interview were as bothered. Majority of them had connections in high places who would immediately set them up with better jobs and living conditions.
