Southwestern University Chancellor Advocates for Skill Development at Convocation
Babatunde Odufuwa, the Chancellor of Southwestern University, emphasized the importance of skills over certificates for Nigeria's students to be globally competitive during the university's third convocation ceremony.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Babatunde Odufuwa, the Chancellor of Southwestern University, has emphasized the importance of skills over certificates for Nigeria's students to be globally competitive.
Speaking at the university's third convocation ceremony held at the main campus in Okun Owa, Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Odufuwa highlighted the evolving nature of the 21st-century employability landscape. He stressed that skills would play a more pivotal role than certificates in the global job market.
Odufuwa stated, “Global education curriculums are increasingly tailored to meet the demands of the global economy, focusing on e-learning, e-commerce, and other contemporary needs. In Nigeria, there's a growing gap between the skills provided by our tertiary institutions and the economy's actual requirements."
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Advocating for increased investment in education, Odufuwa asserted that a nation's progress hinges on the quality of its education system. He emphasized that education not only shapes a nation's growth trajectory but also fosters innovation and creativity.
The Chancellor's remarks underscore the need for educational reforms that prioritize skill development to ensure Nigeria's students are equipped to succeed in the rapidly evolving global landscape.
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