Possession of school certificate no longer feasible for election into public offices — Gbajabiamila

January 17, 2022

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said the possession of a minimum of secondary school certificate or its equivalent by persons seeking election into public offices is no longer in tandem with the realities of today’s world.

He has therefore called for the amendment of Section 131 (d) of the 1999 Constitution to raise the minimum requirements for persons seeking elective public offices.

According to the Speaker, the provision contained in the constitution was a product of a different time and not a reflection of the demands of today.

He stated this on Monday while delivering the 52nd Convocation Lecture of the University of Lagos, UNILAG.

The lecture is titled, ” Building back better: Creating a new framework for tertiary education in Nigeria in the 21st Century.”

“The National Assembly needs to look into Section 131 (d) of the 1999 Constitution with a view to increasing the minimum educational qualification for persons aspiring to be future President of Nigeria and other top offices including the National Assembly as against the current minimum requirement of a secondary school certificate or its equivalent.

“As we have reduced the age for eligibility to contest those offices so also we should increase the minimum educational requirements. It will be another step in reforming our electoral system and providing strong leadership for the country. Let us lift our gaze from consideration of small things to focus on the pursuit and achievement of grand ambitions that lift us all and save the future.

“Through our joint efforts, let us raise a generation in whose hearts the light of understanding is lit and cannot be put out, who possess both the zeal and the passion for defeating the tranny of low expectations and making good the life of man here on Earth,” he said.

On the controversy trailing the adoption of direct primaries for choosing parties’ candidates for elections, Gbajabiamila opined that it was the best for the country.

“The country is faced with yet another general election in 2023, prior to the 2019 general elections, we succeeded in amending the constitution to effect the “Not too Young to Rule” request and ensure the eligibility of young people to aspire to high offices in the land by reducing the eligible age for political offices.

Towards the 2023 elections, it was my hope that a Direct Primary election method will increase greater participation in the leadership recruitment process. I believe it would afford party members to be part of the process directly,” he said

The Chairperson of the occasion, Justice Amina Adamu Augie of the Supreme Court, challenged the Speaker to ensure that his postulations are put into action.

The Pro- Chancellor/Chairman of Governing Council, Senator Dr Lanre Tejuoso, commended Gbajabiamila for his tireless efforts in the political sphere.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, said the choice of Gbajabiamila as the convocation lecturer was a continuation of the classy trend the university had chosen a few years ago by bringing top-rated speakers for such events.

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and looters and fraudlers too not feasible into the public offices.

Only in nigeria you see waec holder becoming a president, while there are proffs and Drs worshipping them and assisting them rig election

I laugh at ur foolishness when someone with nepa bill is riding on you to sign loan for him

Gbaja knew quite alright that Buhari is not longer contesting for any electoral positions hence muting the idea ...

We knew the damages the Nepa bill certificate holder inflicts on our collective psyche

Even the ones with higher degrees performed woefully

Let's not deceive ourselves

Whats Tinubus qualification, buhari we know is a nepa bill holder

You need a Degree to get you a teaching job 30k/p job

But you only need Ssce to become a president of a country

Is that not funny

Does that really change anything if we have a candidate who currently wants to become president with certificates, parents, origin, wealth and achievements that nobody can verify the source, but he has ruled as governor for 8 years and has been cleared by INEC to contest for presidency...

Lol...happy new year

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I don't agree


Common sense should be a criteria

But NEPA bill is ?

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Getout Oga.
U ppl kept quiet and allowed a man who couldn't produce his Waec result to rape our democracy for 8yrs, now you've found your voice

Okay na

The minimum qualification should be HND or BSc, else Nigeria will continue to remain backwards.
How can u tell me that a man whose highest qualification is a testimonial from his secondary school principal is the president of a country like Nigeria? What a shame.

I wonder the impact those with degrees in nija politics have made. Over 90% of governors we've had since 1999 are graduates and we are yet to see them lift the living standard of Nigerians to a meaningful level

Ordinary basic money laundering that a pry 6 can do well, Ganduje,a PhD can not manage

SSCE is still fine. It's good enough. I completely disagree with this. If you honestly study hard to pass your O level, trust me, you can contest and discharge your responsibilities well as an elected public official.
The failure in governance is not because of SSCE, it's due to lack of patriotism. You don't study patriotism in the university.

The SSCE minimum qualification is to make it broadbased and encourage talents with exceptional leadership and administrative qualities but not interested in tertiary education to gun for elective positions. I know a person with SSCE who owns and runs an elite school here in Lagos that has produced world class products and except this person tells you, you will never know the person had SSCE as highest qualification.
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Let the minimum requirement be a masters in relevant field of study and from a reputable institution of higher learning please. Also, it should come into effect from the 2023 elections

Truth be told

I still believe that certificate is not part of things that hindering Nigeria from progress.

I tell you you no hear

Don't get too worked up with these polithiefcians and forget to check out my signature to claim free $$. This is totally free, just have your data connection

Vickyvice:
Only in nigeria you see waec holder becoming a president, while there are proffs and Drs everwhere, and jobless

Name one president who has only waec

look at this azz licker talking trash
even with your degree, you dey lick bubu azz just to be relevant shame on u

I'm still waiting to see just one good thing that will come out from this 9th senate

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Nonsense

Lol. How many profs and docs have become presidents in the world?

You guys always fall for the cheap tricks of politicians.

Does having a doctorate or a bachelor's degree make you a good leader?

SSCE or bachelor's degree are those the issues plaguing Nigeria?

Vickyvice:
Only in nigeria you see waec holder becoming a president, while there are proffs and Drs everwhere, and jobless

Ok