I Have Hope in Nigerian Youths, President Buhari:

President Muhammadu Buhari has  said that there is hope that the Nigerian youths can make the nation greater and better than it is  currently , just as he said that he does not have the magic wand to effect change alone.
Speaking during the 25th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, (FUT),Minna, on Saturday, the president said that the youth are the greatest  asset and pillar of the nation,  saying that all hope is not lost.

"Nigeria still has hope and promise because our youths  are vibrant, energetic and creative
"Today may be rough and tough, but tomorrow will be better. I have hope because I see in our youths inventors, problem solvers and leaders that will one day make Nigeria greater than my government will make it."

Buhari ,who was represented by the Director of Science and Technology in the Federal Ministry of Education, Sandy Chega, stated that changing the country from the path of corruption in high and low places, is a task that all Nigerians must be committed to.
"Changing our society from the path of corruption in high and low places is a task we all must be committed to. Change is not a magic wand that a single leader alone can use. We all have to believe in it and we have to work for it."

The president called for value re-orientation of higher education,  stressing on the need to improve the standard of education in the country.

"We need value re-orientation as far as the pursuit of higher education is concerned. Our education would be meaningless if it does not advance the cause of humanity. We want to build a Nigeria where citizens with competencies would be proud of themselves and their country can attain heights because of what they know and can deliver."
Recognising the importance of science and technology education in national development, Buhari stated that the real test of a university's standing is on the positive impact on the society, urging  universities to ensure that training is more practical than theoretical.

"I salute the vision of my predecessors for establishing and sustaining these specialised universities in Nigeria. Our administration recognises the importance of science and technology in national development."

In his address, the vice chancellor of the  university,  Professor Musbau Adewumi Akanji ,said earning a degree is not an end in itself ,adding that it should be a means to unleashing their immense potentials.

"Occasions like this calls for a reflection. At a time of  economic crisis ravaging the country, several posers must be  in the minds of our graduating youths," he said. SOURCE