Education investment key to Nigeria’s stable future, says Shettima

By Kunle Sanni –

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that investment in education is never a gamble but a deliberate commitment to securing a better and more stable future for Nigeria.

Shettima made the remark on Saturday at the combined convocation ceremonies of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, Borno State, where 2,294 students graduated across the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions.

Describing education as the most powerful tool for development, economic empowerment and societal liberation, the Vice President said sustained commitment to the sector remains critical to national progress.

“No investment in education is ever a gamble. It is a conscious plan for a better, more secure future,” he said.

He urged the graduating students to uphold integrity, service and excellence, stressing that their conduct would shape the reputation of the university.

“Wherever life takes you, you carry the name and values of Kashim Ibrahim University. You must shun ethical shortcuts and moral compromise,” Shettima added.

Reflecting on Borno State’s experience with insurgency, the Vice President noted that the disruption of education in the past came at a heavy cost but said the state chose resilience and learning over despair.

“Borno has paid a heavy price for the years education was disrupted. Yet, the people chose resilience over despair and learning over loss,” he said.