Vice President of the Financial Advisory Unit at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr. Usman Muhammed AbdulRazaq, has identified prioritisation of quality education and skills acquisition in the national education curriculum as key to defeating youths’ unemployment and socio-political instability.
KWASUOnline gathered this during a seminar on career development and mentorship organized by Dudden Hill Foundation for the students of Kwara State University (KWASU), over the weekend.
AbdulRazq, who is also the founder and executive director of Dudden Hill Foundation, said that the seminar would go a long way to maximise the nation’s human capital resources for its development.
He said that, “Young people must be well-equipped and positioned to enjoy the opportunities in the new economy. The root causes of unemployment and social instability is the lack of access to quality education and critical skills among students and young graduates,” urging them to take advantage of the internet to acquire knowledge.
He noted that “our vision is clear. Our strategy is even simpler. We have a platform to register and enjoy FREE access to basic learning on in-demand skills such as online business, investment banking, data science, CV Writing/Interview preparation, digital marketing among others.
“This is designed to bridge the gap between the school and the labour market. It is crucial to reversing youths’ unemployment and social unrest.
AbdulRazaq stated further that “Dudden Hill Foundation is embarking on a nationwide campus tour to sensitise the students on career and grant them access to learning relevant skills on their website through its next program.
“The organisation inaugurated 10 outstanding students in KWASU as ambassadors, providing them with starter packs for the project.
“You will help carry the message of growth to the thousands of your friends in KWASU and Kwara State to lead the nation to development.
“You are joining a moving train of progress. KWASU is our first point of call in Kwara but it is not the last. The NeXt Project continues to other schools and states.
“We are on course to producing young people who are equipped with relevant skills, exposed and employable in the new market.”
The event was attended by top players in the public and private sectors including the General Manager, Kwara State Social Investment Programmes (KWASSIP), Mr. Mohammed Brimah; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on NGO Affair, Mrs. Olohuntoyosi Thomas; Senior Vice President GE Healthcare Financial Services, Mr. Tunji AbdulSalam; Partner and Creative Director the Hook Creative Agency, Toheeb Balogun; members of the students’ union and other youths-led groups in the state.
During the panel session, General Manager KWASSIP, Mr. Muhammed Brimah, urged the students to cultivate good habits and friendships, noting that it is vital to success in career and leadership.
The Senior Special Assistant on NGO Affairs to the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Olohuntoyosi Thomas, who commended the enthusiasm and massive turnout for the event, further provided a list of the 20 top skills for the future recommended by development bodies and market leaders, encouraging them to obtain most ahead of their graduation.
Tunji AbdulSalam and Toheeb Balogun, while sharing their personal stories, stated that personal investment is a continuous process respectively.
They corroborated that opportunities exist for the skilled in private sectors for the competent hands.
KWASU Students Union President, Mr. Yusuf Umar Danshitta, while delivering the vote of thanks, admonished the students to make the best of the opportunities provided by the Dudden Hill NeXt project, and ensure that they work for the growth of the university and the state.
He also tasked Dudden Hill Foundation to spread its Next Program to other universities to benefit many students across the nation.
Vote of thanks by KWASU Students Union President, Mr. Yusuf Umar Danshitta
I think working onto production of youth who are equipped with acquired skills, will reduce 90%of unemployment issues. And creating more awareness to our students. Thanks for bringing up this thought.
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DeleteThis is a magnificent intention. Thanks to the AFC Vice President for the motive made known. It is going to help develop the youth and help reduce rate of unemployment in the nation.
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DeleteDriven towards academic relevance and youths excellence, I am convinced to confess that more of platforms like these will boost human capacity and enthuse youths to study harder.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this will serve as a motivation for undergraduates in our various institutions to work harder to pursue a great career.
You are on point. This will truly go a long way.
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ReplyDelete"We are on course to producing young people who are equipped with relevant skills, exposed and employable in the new market.”
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DeleteThere is no iota of doubt that this won't go far, but we need to put into consideration the choice and interest of participants so we can have an enabling environment of productivity.
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DeleteI really commend this effort..... Because this will encourage and motivate students to study harder and reduce level of unemployment. Kudos i must say!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is really commendable it would at least serve as an encouragement to many students out there...kudos
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DeleteKUDOS ✅👌🏾
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