Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged graduates of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to embrace entrepreneurship and self-employment instead of waiting for government jobs.


Shettima gave the charge on Saturday at the 24th combined convocation ceremony of UNIMAID where he was also conferred with an honorary doctorate degree.

The VP said the era where graduates rely solely on the government for employment was over, adding that they must use their education and entrepreneurial skills to make a positive impact on society.

“Every success in life brings with it challenges. You are graduating today, our nation is faced with myriads of problems. I believe the university has adequately prepared you to contribute to proffering solutions to these problems.

“The era when graduates look up to the government for answers to all problems is fast fading. I encourage you to specifically utilise your entrepreneurial training in the university to decide your employability status. Start an enterprise, no matter how small your capital or idea is,” Shettima was quoted by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, as advising the graduating students.

Speaking on his conferment with a honourary doctorate, the VP acknowledged the impact of his educational journey at UNIMAID, describing the institution as instrumental in shaping his formative years as a student.


Vice President Kashim Shettima bags honourary doctorate degree from UNIMAID

Shettima expressed gratitude to his lecturers and mentors for imparting knowledge and values that prepared him for leadership and service.

“This homecoming is to express my gratitude for the lessons learned in the halls, the premises, and in the service of this esteemed institution.

“The choices I’ve made since being certified by this institution to pursue my dream have taken me to heights I could have only imagined. In each room and at every event, I find a reason to utter a prayer for the training acquired here. I am a child of a collection of patient teachers and mentors, so I’m acutely aware that this honour is not mine alone to claim,” he added.

He continued: “To you, I will always be a student, and with all the privilege to remind me of my ambassadorial duty to the University of Maiduguri. This is why I am excited that I am not here today for defying a code of conduct, for that would have meant that I failed as a flag-bearer of my alma mater.

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, receiving an honorary doctorate from the institution that has been instrumental in shaping one’s formative years can only signify that one has followed the path of an indescribable principle. However, this honour is neither for me nor for you alone; it is a grand testament to the equalizing power of the education fostered here. This gathering symbolizes our collective aspirations as an institution.

“Here, on the fine sands and under the lush trees of Unimaid, I was taught that education is the brick with which a purposeful life is built. However, the education in question isn’t what you cram to pass your examinations; it’s what you do with what you have learned. I am where I am today because I learned here that intellectual curiosity is the preservative of every enduring civilization,” Sen. Shettima

In his remarks, the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, commended UNIMAID for equipping the students to contribute to national development while assuring the university’s management of the state government’s continued support.

The convocation ceremony was attended by dignitaries including state governors, federal lawmakers, and the Shehu of Borno.


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Imagine what a vice president is spewing

Ok, you don't have jobs for them, what then do you have for these young graduates, nothing!

What are you putting in place to empower them if they decide to embrace entrepreneurship. Nothing!



This is the worst president and vice president to have ever govern this country

What do they have

But but but this was not what we were told by BAT when he was campaigning. Mannabbqgrill.s and yarimo and freestuffng have we not been fooled like this?

Ok

Wow

Bobloco:
Imagine what a vice president is spewing

Ok, you don't have jobs for them, what then do you have for these young graduates, nothing!

What are you putting in place to empower them if they decide to embrace entrepreneurship. Nothing!



This is the worst president and vice president to have ever govern this country

If people without brain carry news and twist the headline, doesn't neccessarily mean you should run with it like an headless chicken. At least your parents sent you to school to recharge your brain, why can't you read the body of the news and get understanding?. Headless mobs are such a waste of funds. The man said do not wait for Govt job, realistically, can Govt employ everybody?, how many of us are working under Govt?. The man speaking did not wait for a Govt job, he started off from a bank and built his carrer to the top, his boss Jagaban did not wait for Govt either, he worked in Mobile all the way to the top. Receive sense.

..we know..

..you have Jobs only for sophisticated cocain pushers & terrorist wannabees..

... emikolliatives are meant for balablue chanters


By fire by force

Pakute:

If people without brain carry news and twist the headline, doesn't neccessarily mean you should run with it like an headless chicken. At least your parents sent you to school to recharge your brain, why can't you read the body of the news and get understanding?. Headless mobs are such a waste of funds. The man said do not wait for Govt job, realistically, can Govt employ everybody?, how many of us are working under Govt?. The man speaking did not wait for a Govt job, he started off from a bank and built his carrer to the top, his boss Jagaban did not wait for Govt either, he worked in Mobile all the way to the top. Receive sense.

Coming from someone who have been turned into an internet wildebeest, I won't argue with you rather I will allow you wallow in your stupidity.

Yes you are correct, No job for graduate because they are not criminal. Criminals can only provide jod for criminals. You speake the truth[font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font].

SELF EMPLOYMENT IS GOOD. BUT THEY NEED NAIRA, LAND AND WORKING CAPITAL. MEANWHILE GET THEM ALL RECRUITED INTO POLICE FORCES AFTER NYSC AND YOU AND MR PRESIDENT, PLEASE ADOPT FAPRES FOTCS AND CTC FOCS TRFG NOW.

Bobloco:


Coming from someone who have been turned into an internet wildebeest, I won't argue with you rather I will allow you wallow in your stupidity.

Especially you people from across the niger, na double mouth go kee una. Na una go complain say Govt dey do socialism as ibos like capitalism(capitalism bullshit). And if Govt say make people no too dey depend on Govt for everything, same you people still dey complain, haba!. Una just make unaself to be children of hate and bitterness ontop of nothing, shiorr.

Bobloco:


Coming from someone who have been turned into an internet wildebeest, I won't argue with you rather I will allow you wallow in your stupidity.

You are not the stupid one. Once again, "receive sense".

Bobloco:
Imagine what a vice president is spewing

Ok, you don't have jobs for them, what then do you have for these young graduates, nothing!

What are you putting in place to empower them if they decide to embrace entrepreneurship. Nothing!




This is the worst president and vice president to have ever govern this country

Did you read the content?

Instead of creating enabling environment, he is challenging the graduates to overcome the environmental hurdles themselves. No capital given them. No free skill schemes. Poor power and security.
Just embrace the life ahead.

the can go become bandits and kidnappers

Pakute:

If people without brain carry news and twist the headline, doesn't neccessarily mean you should run with it like an headless chicken. At least your parents sent you to school to recharge your brain, why can't you read the body of the news and get understanding?. Headless mobs are such a waste of funds. The man said do not wait for Govt job, realistically, can Govt employ everybody?, how many of us are working under Govt?. The man speaking did not wait for a Govt job, he started off from a bank and built his carrer to the top, his boss Jagaban did not wait for Govt either, he worked in Mobile all the way to the top. Receive sense.

How many of the graduate even see the bank job to start with?

You don't mean it!

Before election: We will provide jobs and security

After election: We don't have job for graduates

It has become this bad in a country that makes revenue in billions monthly.

He means sycophants and online praise singers cum urchins will only be given agbero jobs.

Savedday2:
You don't mean it!
Before election: We will provide jobs and security
After election: We don't have job for graduates

Be like sickness dey una body. Headline; we do not have job for graduates.
Body; do not wait for Govt, develop creative and entrepreneurial spirit.
funnily, 99% of headless mob critizing Govt are collecting Npower money.

You don't have to keep repeating the same rhetoric, "embrace entrepreneurship", you're just sounding like a broken record.

If the Government creates friendly policies, the large percentage of the citizens will definitely choose entrepreneurship over salary jobs.


Just look at how Buhari-Emefiele cash redesign policy destroyed so many SMEs and turned some of their owners to debtors.


A single policy from the Government can render your so called entrepreneurship or business useless, in split second.

It's such a dicey situation in Nigeria.


The best bet is to combine salary jobs + entrepreneurship, if you can.

His principal in other trend said that he will do everything possible to make sure that no student drops out from school

Vice is saying here no job for them 😂

Which one re we to go by
IkeGwuru

Nobody is asking you for jobs at this stage oga, we just need an enabling environment that will attract investors and entrepreneurs which is not happening

Hahahaha

Do a government of certificate forgers, agberoism or brigandage have any regards for education let alone provide enabling environment for the high graduate turnover to gain meaningful employment? Useless visionless people in government.

how many goverment wan hire....??

soon you will not be able to afford goverment if una continue like this....

At least he's saying the honest truth.🤷

And you have job for the children of your camp. All is well in Nigeria . This time shall pass . Nigeria people become poorer under Tinubu leadership. Very bad

As usual, some monkeys did not read the details of the news but commented rubbish based on the headline,

The sad part? They parade a certificate around as degree holders from the so called top universities.

All these hatred and bitterness will not make your lying supreme Court former governor President.