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Chairman of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Youths, Sports Development and Job Creation, and former Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu, has urged Nigerian undergraduates to look past tutorial certificates and equip themselves with sensible abilities, warning that the long run economic system will reward competence, innovation and entrepreneurship somewhat than paper {qualifications}.
Jamiu acknowledged this whereas delivering a lecture titled ‘Equipping Ekiti Youth for the Modern Economy’ on the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti.
Addressing college students and members of the college neighborhood, the lawmaker stated that the quickly altering world economic system has made it crucial for younger individuals to embrace digital literacy, vocational abilities, entrepreneurship and significant pondering to stay related in an more and more aggressive labour market.
He confused that whereas tutorial levels stay necessary, they’re now not enough to ensure employment or profession success.
“The future belongs to graduates who possess relevant skills, can solve problems, create value and adapt to changing realities. Certificates may open doors, but it is skills, innovation and character that will keep those doors open,” he stated.
Jamiu urged college students to start making ready for all times after commencement by buying marketable abilities alongside their tutorial pursuits, noting that employers now place higher worth on competence, creativity and the flexibility to ship outcomes.
He inspired the scholars to make the most of alternatives in know-how, agriculture, manufacturing, the artistic business and entrepreneurship, describing them as sectors driving financial development and job creation the world over.
The lawmaker additionally challenged academic establishments to enhance tutorial studying with sensible coaching able to producing graduates who’re job creators somewhat than job seekers.
According to him, Nigeria’s financial future relies upon largely on a technology of younger individuals outfitted with the abilities wanted to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to nationwide growth.
Jamiu additional urged governments, academic establishments and the non-public sector to strengthen collaboration in offering platforms that expose younger individuals to innovation, digital know-how, mentorship and enterprise growth.
He maintained that investing in youth abilities growth remained one of the crucial efficient methods of tackling unemployment, poverty and different socio-economic challenges confronting the nation.
The lecture attracted college students, tutorial employees and different stakeholders, who recommended Jamiu for highlighting the pressing have to align greater schooling with the realities of the Twenty first-century economic system.
Participants described the session as insightful and provoking, saying it challenged college students to rethink success past the acquisition of certificates and embrace lifelong studying, innovation and abilities growth as pathways to sustainable careers.
