I had a boss that learn welding and fabrication in a technical college, Ibadan. He was in school when he was hired to work for Agip as a welder. Halliburton hired him by paying double of what Agip paid. He later work for Total & Mobil. He earned millions before he proceeded to University to study Civil Engineer and got his first and second degree. Now, the same technical school is nothing to write home about.

Dangote is building Refinery in Lagos, a large number of Technicians working there are of Asian origin. Asians dominate many of our oil company in Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Lagos & PHC working as Technicians. You are likely to hire those from Togo, Benin Republic when you have to hire tilers, POP fabrication, masonry, and carpentry for building projects. Amidst our huge population, we still depend on foreigners to fix our problems for us, but it seems these people have better skilled, better work ethics and are very good at what they do.

Technology and technical knowledge and skills are the way to go. With our population what we need is to develop a sound Technology and technical education system. Our curriculum is bereft of practical but theoretical. We need system that will empower our people with skills. We must revive the technical education and form technology skill system so that we can provide the needed skills to our people and be self-reliant nation. The earlier we start the better for the country.

I will be ending this article by quoting Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on the paper he titled "Skills Rather Than Just Degrees" and the 10 lessons.

1. In today's rapidly changing world, academic qualifications alone are no longer enough to secure a successful career.

2. Skills are the new currency of the job market, and those who possess them are the ones most likely to succeed.

3. We must invest in vocational education and training, to ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a global economy.

4. The future belongs to those who can adapt, innovate and learn new skills quickly and efficiently.

5. A skills-based education system will not only benefit individuals, but also businesses, industries, and the economy as a whole.

6. We need a paradigm shift from a degree-focused education system to one that focuses on developing practical skills and competencies.

7. Employers today are looking for candidates who can hit the ground running, with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.

8. It's time to rethink our approach to education, and prioritize the development of practical skills that can be applied in the real world.

9. Skills are the key to unlocking opportunities, driving innovation, and creating a brighter future for all.

10. In the modern workplace, success depends not on what degree you have, but on what skills you bring to the table.

Bioboy1213:
Bitter truth

Rubyjade:

JobAndVacancies:
how many accounts are you using on this thread you created?
BTW always endeavor to credit chatgpt any time you use it to generate content

Kheney89:
That's why i always advocate for skills development before even jumping into the university of within your year of service...

They say: “Making money is about exchanging value” “So provide value and you will make money”.
And so you go out and create a product, or a service or start a business and you find out that:
Providing value is ONE THING, getting people to want that value you have provided is another thing.
And that is when you realize that this life is not balanced.
It now hits you that all the Shalaye aside, What really makes you money is not the value you provide, it is knowing how to convince people to pay for the value you provide.