Tinubu Urges Nigerian Universities to Foster Job Creators
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the 37th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) at the University of Ilorin, emphasizing the role of universities in Nigeria's development agenda. He stated that universities must evolve from merely awarding degrees to becoming centers of innovation, research, and practical skills.
Represented by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaibat Saidu Ahmad, Tinubu highlighted the necessity for graduates to be innovative, ethical, and capable of addressing real-world challenges. He called for a shift in educational focus, particularly in agriculture, from a 70% theory and 30% practical approach to an 80% practical and 20% theory model.
Tinubu's administration is implementing the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative, which aims to enhance the quality and relevance of tertiary education, ensuring stronger university-industry linkages and practical training for students.
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