Highlight

Human capital key to economic development, says Emir Sanusi

Sanusi stated that a lot of first-class graduates in Nigeria can’t get a job because they lack the right skills.

477

The newly-reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that human capital is critical to the economic development of a nation, state, and human endeavours.

Sanusi also noted that the people’s investment is paramount to the overall success of any enterprise.

Sanusi stated that a lot of first-class graduates in Nigeria can’t get a job because they lack the right skills.

He made the statement at the Rivers State Economic and Investment Summit in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Sanusi recalled telling Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State that he has hundreds of curriculum vitae, or CVs, of first-class graduates who lack the requisite skills.

He said: “Rivers State needs robust education and skills training programmes that essentially aim to prepare youths to be the future for us.

“I was speaking to the governor today, telling him that I’m sure he, as I do, and all of us, have hundreds of CVs of young people who have first-class degrees.

“Unfortunately, they cannot do anything to get a formal job because they have not been equipped with the right skills for this economy.”

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Osun Gov. Adeleke to new council chairmen: Keep off LG secretariats for now

Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke inaugurated the 30 newly elected local government chairmen...

NDLEA busts illicit drug shipments, 24-year-old Thai national at Lagos airport

In an intensified war against hard drugs in Nigeria, the National Drug...

Ogun man dies retrieving phone from deep well

A 31-year-old Sunday Jimoh tragically lost his life in a desperate attempt...

FCT FA Chairman Congratulates Family Worship FC, Naija Ratels FC on President’s Cup Triumph

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji...

Tinubu Pledges to Support Fintech Companies, Hails Flutterwave’s Contribution to Digital Economy

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector, President Bola...

PDP governors congratulate Adeleke on Osun LG election success

The People’s Democratic Party’s Governors’ Forum has congratulated Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke,...

Osun LG polls: We ‘II make certified results available to those interested soon – OSSIEC boss

With the 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship seats in all the local...

Tinubu Kicks Off Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu Expressway Reconstruction

President Bola Tinubu in Saturday flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of...

Gunners’ Title Dreams Dented as West Ham Secure Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory

Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations suffered a significant setback after a 1-0...

Breaking: Osun Council Polls: PDP Secures Landslide Victory, Clinches All Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship...

Breaking: Osun council poll: Police disrupt exercise, seal off OSSIEC

The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Mr. Hashim Abioye,...

Just in: Gov. Adeleke casts his vote as Osun LG poll kicks off

Amidst controversy and opposition from some quarters, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke...

Police defy court order, call for suspension of Feb. 22 Osun council polls

In spite of a court order directing the conduct of council polls...

31 new states’ requests fall short of constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

Amidst the ongoing debate on the requests for creation of 31 new...

Just in: Court orders OSSIEC to conduct Osun LG Polls

Justice Adeyinka Aderibigbe of the Osun State High Court has ruled that...

Just in: Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

In a significant ruling, Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court...

Just in: Some parts of Abuja to experience 7-hour power outage – TCN

Abuja’s prolonged power outage persists, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)...

ECOWAS, UN Joint Mission to Support Peace Efforts in Guinea Bissau

A joint mission of ECOWAS and the UN Office for West Africa...

Afenifere slams IBB’s belated admission on Abiola’s June 12, 1993 election victory as hollow, too little, too late

Unimpressed by ex-Head of State Ibrahim Babangida’s admission that the late Chief...

NFF Suspends Two Referees Over Controversial Penalty Decision

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended two referees, Ayeni Ridwan Olatunji...