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You are unproductive- APC national chairman bombs Nigerian graduates
…says you can only blow grammar
By Kayode! Sanni-Arewa
Nigeria’s education curriculum has come under scrutiny, with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, declaring that Nigerian graduates are unproductive.
He also attributed this to the country’s high rate of joblessness to the outdated system.
Ganduje’s remarks came as Nigeria grapples with a worsening unemployment crisis, with millions of young people struggling to find decent work.
According to him, the current curriculum fails to equip students with the necessary skills to compete in the modern job market, leading to a surge in unemployment rates.Ganduje’s remarks come as Nigeria grapples with a worsening unemployment crisis, with millions of young people struggling to find decent work.
Ganduje, who spoke at the commencement of Enterprise Skills Development Training, EDET, programme for youths in Lagos, organized by the party’s National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, in Lagos, believed that by adopting a skills-based approach, Nigeria would produce graduates who are not only theoretically sound but also practically equipped to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal progress.
Represented at the event by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu, the immediate past governor of Kano State called for a drastic overhaul of Nigeria’s education curriculum, citing its emphasis on theoretical learning as the root cause of the country’s high unemployment rates and societal vices.
He lamented that Nigerian graduates are well-versed in English but lack practical skills, unlike their counterparts in countries like China and India, where skills acquisition is integrated into the curriculum from primary school to secondary school
He said: “In Nigeria today, our curriculum is on theories. We churn out graduates that are experts in theories but have no skills to take on entrepreneurship. Our graduates lack skills to develop anything that is going to help in the services of the society. So they end up indulging in different vices because there was no proper skill development in the tertiary institutions they attended.
“We produce graduates who are only good in speaking English but cannot embark on development of anything viable to society. They can’t boast of producing anything except speaking English.
“There’s nothing we can do to get it right except to change the curriculum. How do we change it? It is for us to include skills acquisition and practical learning in the curriculum.”
The APC chairman, however, charged the youths to rethink their approach and prioritize learning a skill while still in school, emphasizing that certification alone is not enough. He encouraged them to think outside the box, develop their skills, and become entrepreneurs, offering services to the society.
The former governor emphasized that the government cannot provide jobs for everyone, and it is up to individuals to create their own opportunities and contribute to Nigeria’s growth and development.
“If you go to the university to get the requisite education and certification but couldn’t get a white collar job, please drop it, remove the garb of arrogance and learn a skill so that you can be useful to yourself, your family and the society.
“Let us not wait on the government for jobs as there’s no job anywhere to give. Let us understand that we are the ones that will create jobs for ourselves and others. So, if you don’t have any service to offer, you will not get anywhere.
“All of us need to assist the president to change the face of this country and we will do it by learning a skill”, he stressed.
He lauded Israel for the initiative and urged participants to make good use of the opportunities to become job creators.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.
Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.
For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.
THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.
He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.
There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….
A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.
The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.
The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.
He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”
Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.
As at the time of filling this report, it was unclear if other PDP governors would also hit the state for the election
……. As Speed Darlington queries Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy over his Grammy win.
By Ojomah Austin.
Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sparked controversy with his claims that Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win can be attributed to the influential role of American rapper and entrepreneur, P. Diddy.
Amid allegations against US rapper, P.Diddy, resulting in his arrest, Speed Darlington suggested that Burna Boy had an intimate relationship with Diddy which paved the way for him to win the Grammy.
Speed Darlington’s bold and contentious assertion comes amidst recent allegations surrounding Diddy, who was reportedly arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
In a provocative Instagram video, Speed Darlington credited Diddy for Burna Boy’s rapid ascent to international fame and Grammy success, highlighting the American rapper’s significant impact on Burna Boy’s music career.
Speed Darlington openly challenged Burna Boy to disclose the nature of his relationship with Diddy. Suggesting an amorous relationship between the duo, he blatantly asked Burna Boy to reveal how many bottles of oil Diddy used on his buttocks before he was able to win a Grammy.
In his words:
“It wasn’t long after Burna Boy posted a photo of him and Diddy that he won a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, don’t be offended, but how many oils did Diddy use on your nyash before they gave you the Grammy Award?”.
In response to Speed Darlington’s video, One @oluchukwu_____ wrote: “Akpis confidence need to be studied 😂😂.”
vibe_with_fiona wrote: “When burna comes for him,make una no say burna too do o?”
godson_allsom wrote: “If there is Grammy for comedians 😂 akpi for done win like 10.”
official_kahlan wrote: “Presido I don tire to defend you 😂 ga zu ike 🙄.”
asikosharon50 wrote: “Very anyhow talk, Burnaboy won Grammy for his hard work and talent . If na Diddy dey share Grammy why him own Artist for him label nor dey win the Grammy? Na him be say Tems dey and wizkid sef they nick people dem work with naa, useless talk …”
jaytee_yna wrote: “I’m a big fan of Akpi but this is so irrelevant and irresponsible. Burna’s hardwork & God’s grace gave him the Grammy. Okbye!”
lorah_irez wrote: “If person never bèat akpi he no go rest, wetin be this na 😂😂😂.”
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