Insecurity no start with Tinubu, Dogara tell Achievers University graduands
- Yakubu Dogara talk say terrorism, banditry and kidnapping start for Nigeria long before 2023.
- E talk for Achievers University, Owo, where 836 graduands collect qualifications.
- Di university pro-chancellor warn say graduate jobs no dey keep pace with new universities.
Former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara don talk say Nigeria security crisis no start with President Bola Tinubu government, as e point to years of porous borders, illegal arms and youth unemployment as di roots.
Dogara talk for di 16th convocation of Achievers University, Owo, for Ondo State, where e be chancellor. Di ceremony get 836 graduands wey receive various academic qualifications.
"Insecurity for Nigeria no begin with this administration. This no be excuse, because di facts no need defence. Terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence no arrive for 2023," e talk.
E list illegal arms proliferation and di spread of extremist ideologies among di causes, talk say di problems develop over several years before di current government take office. E add say di government don consistently identify national security as top priority.
For ordinary Nigerians, di issue matter because safety on roads, farms and for schools affect whether people travel, trade or send dia children to school. E also weigh on food prices, as attacks fit disrupt farming and trade.
Graduates and di jobs question
Di university Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, raise different concern: di employment prospects of graduates. E cite figures from di National Universities Commission (NUC) wey show 312 universities for Nigeria as of June 2026: 77 federal, 67 state and 168 private.
Ayorinde talk say di growth represent big investment in people by parents, government and lecturers, but talk say deliberate steps dey needed to create opportunities for graduates after school.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Omolola Irinoye talk say di university combine intellectual growth with practical skills, character building and social responsibility. She talk say e run flexible payment plans and scholarships, including full tuition in 17 programmes, 80 per cent in five, 70 per cent in five others and 65 per cent in four engineering programmes.
She talk say there be 98 First Class graduates for di academic session, credit quality assurance, staff development and good learning environment.
Dogara urge di graduands to use dia talents, creativity and innovation for national development.
Wetin happen next
Di graduands enter labour market where job creation no keep pace with di growing number of universities, concern wey Ayorinde talk say need deliberate action.
