A wake-up call for graduates, by Hauwa Mohammed Ali
As I pen down this article, I am compelled to ask a question that has been on my mind for a while now: Are you still waiting for white-collar jobs? It’s time for our graduates to face the harsh reality of the job market. The truth is, the time for government jobs is over. No jobs are on the ground; our graduates need to understand this.
The era of relying solely on the government for employment is long gone, and it’s time for our youth to take matters into their own hands. The private sector is not creating enough jobs, and the few jobs available are highly competitive. Our graduates need to understand that the job market is changing rapidly, and they need to adapt to these changes.
The reality is that the job market is not going to change anytime soon. The government is not going to create enough jobs, and the private sector is not going to absorb all the graduates. It’s time for our graduates to take matters into their own hands, think entrepreneurially, and create their own jobs.
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We need to encourage our graduates to be proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We need to teach them how to identify opportunities, develop business plans, and access funding. We need to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and innovation. This can be achieved by providing training and support for young entrepreneurs, as well as creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
We also need to change our mindset about jobs and employment. We need to stop viewing jobs as a means of survival and start viewing them as a means of creating value. We need to encourage our graduates to think about how they can create value, solve problems, and make a difference.
Furthermore, we need to provide our graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. We need to teach them how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively. We need to provide them with training and support in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology.
The government, private sector, and civil society organisations need to work together to create an environment that supports entrepreneurship and job creation. We need to provide funding, training, and mentorship to our youth. We need to simplify the process of starting and running a business, and provide access to finance and other resources.
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In addition, we need to address the issue of poverty, which is a major challenge facing our graduates. We need to provide training and support for young people, as well as create jobs and opportunities for them. We need to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity among our youth.
In conclusion, the job market is changing rapidly, and our graduates need to adapt to these changes. We need to encourage our graduates to be proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We need to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and innovation, and provide our graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. By doing so, we can empower our graduates to take control of their own destiny and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Hauwa Mohammed Ali is a student of Mass Communication at the Muhammadu Buhari University of Maiduguri (formerly University of Maiduguri), Borno State.
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