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Wednesday, December 30,
2020 / 11:34 AM / Taiyese Nifemi for WebTV / Header Image Credit: Medium
Nigeria needs a coherent action plan to drive a
globally competitive educational system that develops the skills and
capabilities of the youth. Dr. Dayo Abinusawa the Founder, Awa Business School
said this in a recent discussion on socio-economic developments in Nigeria as
it concerns "Human Capital Development".
He was of the view that Nigeria as a country
would have to be clear on what its key challenges are in the educational
sector, and the opportunities based on the human capital it has.
The scholar noted that for Nigeria to reposition its
tertiary education, it must have a plan that determines the direction in which
it would like to go in the area of skills development and capabilities.
He stressed that if Nigeria is to achieve global
competitiveness as a nation, it must align its tertiary education curriculum with
its national development goals and strategy.
Speaking on the key nexus between investment in human
capital and national competitiveness and development for nations like Nigeria,
he emphasized the fact that countries that have been able to succeed and
continue to thrive have invested significantly in developing the skills of
their people so that they can be creative and innovative to develop the right
products and services that have a positive impact on the economy.
Some of the Countries according to him include; the
United Kingdom, the United States, and China, which have leveraged education to
support industrialization through skills development, research, and innovation.
Giving an example of his experience as a Deputy
Director Centre for Innovation Management, London, he mentioned that one of the
interesting things he observed was how initiatives that helped to translate
research outputs into products and services were eventually embarked upon.
He advocated for a clear link between research conducted
in universities and the value addition it can provide to businesses and the
government.
According to him "The nexus between the knowledge
created and the application of knowledge is very critical for education and
economic development".
On the Triple Helix adopted by Nigeria which is
designed to bring synergy between University, Industry, and Government, Dr.
Abinusawa noted that as a community it was important to have a clear vision, on
the direction of the country in terms of skills development.
"Initiatives that would help to ensure that the
government achieves its aims and objectives should be set up and formulated,
also such initiatives should be refined as things progress to ensure corrective
actions are implemented", Abinusawa said.
Speaking further, he said the focus of Awa Business
School was to make education accessible removing the impediments of
finance through competitive prices
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, Abinusawa
highlighted the fact that when most countries went into lockdown; Awa Business
School was at the forefront of moving to online degree programmes with systems
in place which only had to be refined with existing technologies to facilitate
the process.
However, he noted that technology can serve as an
impediment to education delivery as the absence of high-quality internet can be
challenging, but he mentioned that sessions from Awa Business School could be
accessed offline with curated physical material.
He added, "The program at Awa Business school creates
a significant opportunity for individuals who are willing to save money and
aspire to build a career in the UK within a short time".
From a historical perspective, Abinusawa said the UK
has maintained its fundamental guiding principles of tertiary education which
is to serve the public interest.
Providing insight into the policy approach, he said
the UK government plays a key role in regulating higher education institutions,
setting a threshold requirement that the institution must meet.
He mentioned that the UK government is proactive when
it comes to supporting, encouraging, and facilitating institutions that could
add value to the economy.
He mentioned two things that drive program delivery in
Awa Business School as;
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