The reality of every job is in the
experience. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating" is a maxim
that applies to every aspect of life. Every Nigerian graduate prays for a good
job of their choice but the present rate of unemployment is beyond imagination
and is making most graduates to jump at every job that is advertised.
The recent statement by the Chief of Army
Staff that "Most
people want jobs, even if it means joining the Army when the reality of
military service comes he drops his rifle & runs away" is nothing but the absolute truth. It is
not only in the Army, it applies to every facet of the Nigerian economy. The
Banking sector is a good example, where you have a Physiologist who is supposed to be in the laboratory conducting research. There are other numerous examples.
It is high time we have a Government Parastatal shouldered with the
responsibility of ensuring good career progression of our graduates. It
is appalling, when you see Tom, Dick and Harry jostling for the military
jobs. Lt Gen KTJ Minimah (COAS), also
said ''A real soldier is known when he is put in the
war front. The one who is not a soldier will run away and abandon his job. Our
soldiers are recruited from Nigerian society and, today, most people are not
called to be soldiers, they joined because they are desperately in need of jobs.''
There is no more passion for jobs
and the Country, all we do is to look for money and always blame Government for
our misfortune. Nigerian youths must start looking at creativity and value
adding skills to be useful at home and in the society.
The only maxim I took away from the
College of Medicine of the University of Lagos is "Never blame someone for
your failure" a rhetoric of Professor SR Akinbo. The Nigerian
Military is one of the best in the World and professionalism is its hallmark
despite all odds, its head is still held high up gallantly.
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