It was an opportune moment in Benin two days ago to reflect again on the lingering issues of the Nigerian federalism. The occasion was a colloquium organised by the Edo state government commemorate the 60th anniversary of the creation of the old Midwest Region, from which the present Edo and Delta states have emerged. Fitting |
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Humanities also offer solutions
Humanities also offer solutions
In his remarks at a meeting with the students of Kankara Science Secondary School released from captivity recently, President Muhammadu Buhari said something in passing that is worth pondering about the philosophy of education in Nigeria.
By Kayode Komolafe
The meeting took place on the second day after the 344 schoolboys kidnapped by armed men in Katsina state regained their freedom.
Among other things, the President said the Kankara boys were lucky to be in a science school with a brighter future of getting jobs unlike their counterparts who would major in History or English. The President seemed to have a dim view of the future of students interested in the humanities.
BY KAYODE KOMOLAFE (THE HORIZON)
In his remarks at a meeting with the students of Kankara Science Secondary School released from captivity last Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari said something in passing that is worth pondering about the philosophy of education in Nigeria.
The meeting took place on the second day after the 344 schoolboys kidnapped by armed men in Katsina state regained their freedom.
Among other things, the President said the Kankara boys were “lucky” to be in a science school with a brighter future of “getting jobs” unlike their counterparts who would major in “History or English.” The President seemed to have a dim view of the future of students interested in the humanities.