Awosika Advocates for Entrepreneurial Studies in Basic Education

The Founder of Chair Centre Group, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, has urged for the integration of entrepreneurial studies into the basic education curriculum during her guest lecture at the seventh public lecture of Corona College of Education, Lagos State.

Awosika highlighted the significance of implementing effective entrepreneurship programmes into early academic curricula. She proposed the initiation of entrepreneurial education from primary school, stating that this could mold every progressive Nigerian graduate into a catalyst for job creation.

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She underscored the crucial roles of small and medium-sized enterprises in job creation and the necessity for streamlined value chains to stimulate efficiency, innovation, and sector-wide growth. Awosika encouraged learners to cultivate “a problem-solving mindset with commercial value,” beginning from the grassroots level.

Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of diverse technical skill sets for enterprise development after primary or secondary education. The lecture, titled ‘The Future of Education and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Trends and Predictions,’ focused on the intersection of education and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s future landscape.

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The event was presided over by Dr Tayo Kayode-Isola, Director of NCE Programmes, representing the Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education, Otto, Ijaniki, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye.

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In her remarks, the Provost of the College, Dr. Olajumoke Mekiliuwa, underscored the importance of revitalizing Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a pivotal mechanism to reshape Nigeria’s educational fabric and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills.