Jonathan seeks recalibration of Nigeria’s educational system
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the recalibration of Nigeria’s educational system to focus more on technology and innovation.
Mr Jonathan made the call during the founder’s day colloquium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Igbinedion University, established on May 10, 1999.
The colloquium, with the theme, “Re-Imagining Tertiary Education for Africa’s Present and Future Reality”, was held at the university’s main auditorium in Okada on Friday.
Mr Jonathan described the focus on acquiring only certificates as damaging to the economy.
He stressed that the attitude should be discouraged by emphasising knowledge and skills acquisition to produce graduates that would pilot the economy.
According to him, Nigeria needs to recalibrate its educational system from the primary school level to produce people who are technologically savvy enough to pilot the economy.
The former president thanked Abdulsami Abubakar, the former head of state, for approving the licence of the private university.
Also, Mr Abubakar, who was instrumental in establishing the institution, said Igbinedion University had immensely contributed to Nigeria’s growth and development in almost every sector.
(NAN)
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