(Picture with organizers and facilitators…)
As we celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 1st 2019 for 59th years as a sovereign state, there is need for government to improve the funding support it gives to education
Summary of the event is below;
I was at a Career Guide event organized by Unified Progressive Club for secondary school students, specifically SS2 and SS3 students, in Igbo-ora, Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State. Thank you Muiz and team for having me. God bless your hearts.
We discussed the issues, opportunities and regular pitfalls. If you’re a graduate & had secondary education in Nigeria, you already got the drift, I’m sure. So, we gathered to help the little girls and boys.
As usual, many were filled with passion and dreams and ambitions while others were confused and could only say what was passed to them by some big bros and sis. You sure understand, don’t you?
I shared my thoughts with the guys and adopted a few of them for personal follow up and other engagements based of their career goals and courage. I am still finding my balance financially, but God dey. Lol
From the event, here are the realities based on interactions with pupils, parents and teachers, conclusion (plus my recommendations);
1. Nigeria’s education is in shamble. Sorry to bother you with that line again. It’s serious. We shouldn’t be having issues at that level. Government at different levels must wake up and face the issue squarely. The facility used for the event speaks volume on the state of things. I decided not to share… 😏
2. In view of our present state, and the need to improve our productivity as a nation, State Governments should make primary and secondary school education compulsory and free too. Finance is a major issue. But this way, every child has a chance.
3. Stakeholders (Government, school owners, and parents) must make a priority career guidance and counselling for these kids so they can make the right choice. Most of us (today’s graduates) gambled in the past and many are not finding it easy.
4. Those in finals (SS3) haven’t seen their penultimate year’s full results (about three or two terms). They have only pasted list of those who were due for promotion to the next class. Imagine. There is problem Gov @seyimakinde!
5. Development, the original one, cannot come and we can’t have a new lease of life if we can’t improve education especially at primary and secondary levels. Those are the basics, please. Pump fund here and see difference!
6. In view of (5) above, improve curriculum and promote STEM related subjects at these levels. They help prepare the young ones for the challenge of the world we live in. Nigeria must move and take care of its future, starting from now!
7. Parents must pick interest in their kids and listen to them. Don’t shout them down. Don’t discourage them from showing up especially when they have talents and are representing well. A very young boy – head boy of his school – isn’t finding it easy despite having teachers as parents (according to him). I don’t understand… I’m following up on him. Infact, the boy called me yesterday. He’s the first among those I gave my number. Shows he’s passionate right?
While I follow up on these guys, I’d work towards getting support for this work, which started 2016 so we can do more and save a few of these guys. If you can help me, please do. Support us and do same in your area.
If your government isn’t working well, don’t listen to them when they tell you to pray. Ignore your religious leaders who preach such. We can’t pray our way into prosperity and development.
It’s either we work or perish. C’efini.
I rise…
MM
Muhammed Moshood 
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