Professor Ifeanyi Onyeonoru, Director of the University of Ibadan’s Career Development and Counselling Center, attributes the rising graduate unemployment in Nigeria to a skill mismatch.
Onyeonoru notes that rapid technological changes and the contemporary work environment require new skill sets for employability and relevance. He emphasizes the need for adaptability, multi-skilling, and insightfulness to thrive in the 4th industrial revolution.
The professor urges students to develop skills relevant to the emerging world, where algorithm processes and artificial intelligence shape the nature of work.
University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor, Prof Kayode Adebowale, highlights career support as crucial for students’ career development, enabling them to identify their talents, develop professional skills, and achieve fulfilling careers.
To stay competitive, graduates must acquire industry-needed skills and adapt to modern technology..