Lecturer Dipo Awojide who’s well known on Twitter for his consistent push in academic excellence, and employability skills has questioned why Academic excellence is not celebrated enough in Nigeria.
According to him, while can a Bbnaija winner get N90 million cash price gift, but a best graduating students across our prestigious federal and state universities would only get N5K, N1OK or a useless handshake.
He further stated that he isn’t against Entertainment but that we shouldn’t lose focus.
He wrote;“If a #BBNajia winner can get N9OM in cash price there is no reason why best graduating students across our prestigious federal and state universities should be getting N5K, N1OK or a useless handshake. We must do better.
Academic excellence should be celebrated!I am trying to save all of us the embarrassment of begging other countries.
I am advocating for ways for us to become a true African giant.I am not criticizing entertainment. Enjoy but don’t lose focus☺️🤷🏽♂️.
Until we prioritize the education sector and invest in our youth, it is likely we will continue begging for ‘ventilators and vaccines’ from countries that see education and research as priorities”.
”This is coming few days after the long-awaited Big brother Naija season 6 show, has begun.
This year promises more as the winner is to go home with the grand prize of 90 million naira as announced by the organisers.
