Tinubu urges universities to reform curricula for job ready graduates

By Boye Oyeyemi –

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to update their curricula to reflect the demands of today’s labour market.

Tinubu who spoke on Saturday at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, was represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu.

He said universities must drop outdated teaching models and embrace skills driven learning that promotes employability and entrepreneurship.

Tinubu added that his administration is improving policies, investing in technology and strengthening research funding to support higher education.

He also stressed the need for stronger collaboration between universities and industry.

The President noted that government will continue to create an enabling environment for businesses, especially in technology, renewable energy, health sciences and vocational trades.

“While today’s ceremony brings joy, it is overwhelming to consider the number of graduates joining the labour market. It is therefore important to focus on the relevance of our curricula to employability and job creation,” he said.

“Government alone cannot directly provide jobs for the teeming graduates from our institutions, but we will continue to create an environment where businesses can grow. This administration recognises the critical role of science, technology, and innovation in our national development.”