Giving up on education is never the answer. Society must stop discouraging young people from learning simply because someone succeeded without formal qualifications. Education remains powerful and transformative for everyone.

Education develops critical thinking, communication, confidence, exposure, employability, and problem-solving abilities. It can support economic growth, reduce poverty, expand opportunities, and strengthen responsible communities for generations everywhere today, too.

Age, disability, status, or previous limitations should never become barriers. Many people pursue degrees later in life, proving that learning remains valuable at every stage of life journey ahead.

Young people should also learn practical skills alongside education. Combining knowledge with craftsmanship, fashion, catering, technology, agriculture, or enterprise can create stronger businesses and opportunities for themselves and others successfully.

Kings and Queens, never accept mediocrity. Education may open doors you cannot currently see, while practical skills can strengthen your journey. Pursue knowledge relentlessly, and keep moving forward together always.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view