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Nigeria needs skilled problem-solvers, not certificate holders – ex-EKSU VC
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A former EKSU VC, Prof. Oladipo Aina, says Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development.
- A former EKSU VC, Prof. Oladipo Aina, says Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development.
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- Nigeria needs skilled problem-solvers, not certificate holders – ex-EKSU VC
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