AI will revolutionise businesses — Ezekwesili

A former minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has emphasised the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the business world.   Speaking at Nexford University’s graduation ceremony in Lagos, where she serves as a board member, Ezekwesili urged graduates to leverage modern skills to prepare for the evolving job market.   Seven Nigerians emerged as best […]

A former minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has emphasised the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the business world.  

Speaking at Nexford University’s graduation ceremony in Lagos, where she serves as a board member, Ezekwesili urged graduates to leverage modern skills to prepare for the evolving job market.  

Seven Nigerians emerged as best outstanding students owing to their academic performances as Nexford University (NXU) graduated a total of 1,200 students during its 2024 graduation ceremony.

Addressing the graduands, Ezekwesili said, “Whosoever you are, we want to see an objective solution that has come from you, because you got the best of skilled education. That’s what we pride ourselves for. This is a skilled education that you’ve achieved and it’s the 21st century skilled education.”

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She stressed that in today’s corporate environment, employers prioritise problem-solving abilities over certificates. 

“So, solve a problem and let your name be attached to that solution. It will be important. The fact is that when you go before board rooms these days, people don’t care about the certificates you’ve brought. They care about the complex situations that you can fix,” she said.

The Chief Executive Officer of Nexford University, Fadl Al Tarzi, commended the graduates for their dedication to learning and developing globally competitive skills.  

“We are proud of our Nigerian students. Nexford remains committed to bridging the skills gap and preparing them for the global job market,” he said.