Universities Must Produce Job Creators, Not Job Seekers – Prof. Okonkwo, United Nigeria Airlines Chairman

United Nigeria Airlines chairman, Prof. Obinna Okonkwo, has called on Nigerian universities to shift their focus from producing job seekers to job creators.

Speaking at the 15th convocation ceremony of Veritas University, Okonkwo argued that universities should prepare students with practical knowledge and skills to enable them to start their own businesses, rather than solely relying on traditional employment.

Veritas University's Achievements and Commitment to Practical Education

Prof. Okonkwo praised the university's management under the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, for their achievements and dedication to practical education.

The chairman of the United Nigeria Airlines, who is also a professor of entrepreneurship, emphasized the need for universities to integrate practical skills development into their curricula, as well as encouraging students to pursue their professional aspirations and contribute positively to society.

United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Urges Graduates to Leverage University Knowledge for Professional Success

Addressing the graduating students, Prof. Okonkwo urged them to use the knowledge and experience acquired at the university to establish their own businesses and become self-reliant.

The airline industry veteran expressed his belief that universities should focus on equipping students with practical skills and knowledge, rather than solely focusing on traditional academic learning.

Veritas University's Graduates Should Embrace Entrepreneurship, Says Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines

• Prof. Okonkwo's call for universities to produce job creators, not just job seekers, came during the university's 15th convocation ceremony.
• The chairman of United Nigeria Airlines emphasized the need for universities to integrate practical skills development into their curriculum.
• Prof. Okonkwo encouraged Veritas University graduates to leverage their acquired knowledge and experience to establish their own businesses and become self-reliant.
• The aviation industry veteran expressed his belief that universities should focus on equipping students with practical skills and knowledge, rather than solely focusing on traditional academic learning.

Prof. Okonkwo noted that the university's achievements and commitment to practical education were commendable, but urged the institution to go further by integrating practical skills development into the curriculum.

Veritas University's Commitment to Practical Education Receives Praise from Entrepreneurship Expert

The aviation industry veteran praised Veritas University's commitment to practical education, stating that the institution's achievements and dedication to practical learning are commendable.

However, he called for the university to extend its approach to entrepreneurship education by integrating practical skills development into the curriculum.

United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Advocates for Entrepreneurship Education Reforms at Veritas University

United Nigeria Airlines Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has called for entrepreneurship education reforms at Veritas University, advocating for the integration of practical skills development into the curriculum.

The aviation industry veteran praised the university's dedication to practical education, stating that its achievements are commendable. However, he urged the institution to extend its approach to entrepreneurship education by integrating practical skills development into the curriculum.

<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>