Education remains one of humanity’s strongest tools for transformation, yet some young people are being told that schooling is worthless because immediate earnings appear attractive. Never surrender your personal growth.

Education develops critical thinking, communication, confidence, exposure, employability, and creativity while contributing to economic growth and poverty reduction. Government must also create meaningful opportunities for young graduates. Knowledge creates options.

Across generations, elderly people, celebrities, and persons with disabilities have pursued degrees despite challenges, proving that age, status, and disability should never become barriers. Lifelong learning truly has no deadline.

Young people should combine education with practical skills because craftsmanship and academic knowledge can strengthen businesses. Literate entrepreneurs in fashion, catering, footwear, beauty, and arts demonstrate this advantage. Skills multiply.

Kings and Queens, never allow disappointment or social pressure to convince you that education is unnecessary. Pursue knowledge, develop practical skills, and keep improving yourself. Your bright future deserves preparation.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view