Dangote tasks Nigeria to transit to knowledge-based economy

bids brought requisite skills and technologies to build their networks.

“Nigerian youths that are passionate about new technologies should be encouraged and supported to exploit their natural talents by expanding entrepreneurship facilities and hubs.

“There should be reforms in our educational system with more emphasis on skill development than paper qualification.

” Innovators, founders of businesses and creators should be invited to speak,” Dangote said.

Dignitaries who attended the pre-convocation lecture included the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sagir Abbas.

More than 11,000 graduating students will receive degrees, while two distinguished personalities – the President of African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, and Sen Barau Jibrin, will be awarded honorary doctorate degrees at the Convocation on Saturday. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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