Why Nigerian Youth Must Pivot Towards Digital Competencies in a Global Knowledge Economy -By Abbas Haruna Idris

Nigeria cannot continue to place its future in the hands of outdated employment structures. The world has moved to a knowledge-driven economy, and only those who master relevant competencies will thrive. Our youth must stop chasing the illusion of government job security and start building their own marketable value. Digital and soft skills have become the currency of the modern world. They allow a young person in Yola to earn from a company in Toronto. They allow someone in Ilorin to teach a class in Singapore. They allow a graduate in Enugu to manage design projects for a start-up in Berlin. This is not fantasy. It is already happening.