Guide facilitates career growth of first-class Muslim graduates
In a bid to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders, the First Class Muslim Foundation recently gathered 51 first-class graduates from various Nigerian universities for a three-day programme, aptly named M-First Series 7. The event took place at Ikeja.
The Board Member of the Foundation, Mr Faheed Olajide, urged the graduates to be committed and think about ways they could serve humanity and their communities. He emphasised the importance of quality planning in the education sector's development and highlighted that investment in the youth and education sector is crucial for the nation's development.
Industry experts were also involved to guide participants on career pathways. One such participant, Haruna Abdullahi, discussed the stigma associated with obtaining a first-class degree, leading to unrealistic expectations of perfection in the workplace. He found personal achievement and success among peers, but also noted the pressure to maintain this high standard.
The M-First programme aims to help first-class graduates identify their core competencies, develop goals, network, and secure scholarships for further education or industry entry. The Foundation has been successful in this mission, having trained and mentored over 350 first-class graduates on career development in just seven years. Many of these graduates are now pursuing masters or PhD programs in countries like the UK, Germany, Canada, U.S., and Malaysia.
Those still in Nigeria are either in top universities or top companies, contributing positively to their fields. The Foundation tracks the progress of these graduates annually and is pleased with their achievements.
Abdullahi also advised undergraduates to pay attention to their education and not waste educational resources. He urged them to reorient themselves to overcome the common perception that education is a scam. He called for stakeholders collaboration on raising the standard of the education sector in the country.
Insufficient investment in education, he argued, is equivalent to not preparing for the future. He emphasised that this investment will not yield immediate rewards but will ensure a better future for the next generation and generations to come.
The speaker concluded by reminding everyone that the next generation of students and youth are key to building the future of Nigeria. He called on all to invest in education to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the nation.
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