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General News of Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Skills have priority over certificates - Communications minister, Pantami

Isa Pantami Isa Pantami

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has stated that skills have priority over certificate.

The minister stated this during a courtesy visit paid to him by the management of the University of Lagos led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe.

"In technology and most importantly in digital technology, if you can marry both degrees & skills that is the best, however, if it's only one, then skills have priority over certificates", Pantami said.

"In Nigeria today, we are producing many potential employees and fewer potential employers. At the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, we are committed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Skills are very important"

He also pointed out the need to ensure the reduction in the reliance on certificates in the country.

"We need to think outside the box and enhance the skills of the younger generation. In Nigeria today, getting admission is difficult, studying is difficult and after graduation, the job opportunities are highly competitive, the minister said.