The story of a job interview told below by an applicant is a practical lesson on the value of having practical skills in addition to a long list of University Degrees It was 5 to 7 minutes into the interview, and the lady interviewer looked at me, shook her head […]
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Subjects of study today
Years ago, the subjects taught in the Secondary Schools of Nigeria were Latin, French, Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, History, Geography. Quite a while later, science subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics were added, especially in the early 60’s. Then came Government, Commerce, and Economics in the 70’s. Since then, not […]
Apprenticeship & skills first, then certificates
The main attraction of our education as we have been running it for years is merely to get a certificate. Everyone seeks certificate by whatever means as a means towards getting an office job. We all desire to be in an office with trouser, shirt, tie and jacket; sit from […]