Sanusi Advocates for Girl-Child Education at Convocation

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II delivered a keynote address at the maiden convocation of MIVA Open University held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Creative Arts in Lagos, where he stressed that girl-child education is crucial for addressing generational poverty and socio-economic challenges. The event, attended by 1,212 students, including 970 postgraduates and 242 undergraduates of the class of 2026, featured the investiture of Dr. Tunji Olowolaf as the first Pro-Chancellor.

Sanusi noted that keeping girls in school significantly reduces maternal and neonatal deaths and malnutrition among school children. He described education as a fundamental right, not a privilege, and criticized societal systems that deny access to quality education.

He urged graduates to become job creators rather than wait for employment opportunities, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and entrepreneurship. The event was also attended by notable figures including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other educational leaders.