Nigeria Must Value Skills as Much as Certificates

This piece argues that Nigeria has spent too long celebrating certificates while neglecting practical skills. It says many graduates are trained to pass exams, but not to solve real problems or create value. Using simple examples, it compares graduate earnings with the income of skilled technicians and artisans. The message is that the market rewards usefulness, competence, and the ability to solve problems. It also calls for a shift in how the country prepares young people for work. Nigeria should produce more builders, technicians, welders, coders, mechanics, and innovators, not just degree holders.

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