Former Vice-Chancellor, The Bells University of Technology, Prof. Isaac Adeyemi, has tasked the Nigerian youths on the need to channel their knowledge of the internet productively for the good of the nation.
Adeyemi spoke during the mentoring and capacity building Summit of Shining Stars Initiative International in Ibadan recently.
The don, who described COVID-19 as a game changer, said everyone should make plans for the realities of post COVID-19 fall out.
He said, “The youths are the most vulnerable to the post COVID-19. To position themselves for a successful career, what I expect from the youths is to assess themselves.
“The youths, being exposed to technology, should take the initiative to see to it that they use the knowledge for innovation and creativity that will develop the economy of the country because each country is trying to design means of survival.
“These can translate into national or state activities that can grow the economy of Nigeria and put it in the global stage.
“Prof. Seyi Osunade, an associate professor in the Computer Science Department, University of Ibadan, said with the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, government and education stakeholders should do more of advocacy.
“Though the number of infected people are dropping, people still need to take precautions. As schools are resuming, people should work towards maintaining the safety protocols and adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.
“Our curriculum should focus more on practical skills and expressions; they should teach things that our students can do here to provide local solutions to our challenge. If we can adapt the knowledge we have into a working solution it will go a long way for us.
“Technical and vocational education should be encouraged more even in our normal school curriculum,” Osunade said.
The pioneer of SSII, Mrs Omokehinde Deji-Akinpelu, said the organisation, which was founded in 2014 to mentor undergraduate students at Lead City University, is an educational platform with focus on mentoring and capacity building.
“Our vision is to raise purpose-driven young men and women who will become world phenomena and shining stars, in conduct, character and competence,” she said.
