Nigeria Democratic Coalition (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described education and entrepreneurship as vital tools for creating jobs and reducing poverty in Nigeria.
Obi stated this after attending the 5th Convocation Ceremony of Skyline University, Kano, where he served as the Special Guest of Honour.
Sharing details of the event on Sunday through his official X account, Obi said education remains the foundation of national development.
According to him, “Education is the bedrock of development. Experience has consistently shown that the more educated a nation is, the greater its level of development.”
He praised Skyline University for ensuring that every student receives entrepreneurship and innovation training, noting that such skills prepare graduates to establish businesses instead of depending solely on paid employment.
Obi said start-ups and small businesses remain among the biggest employers in developing economies and are effective in reducing poverty.
After the convocation, he travelled with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to Zaria, Kaduna State, where they commissioned the campaign office of the NDC senatorial candidate for Kaduna North, Mohammad Turad Sha’aban, before holding a town hall meeting.
Obi said the engagement gave the party another opportunity to hear directly from citizens and understand their priorities.
He congratulated the graduating students and appreciated residents of Kano and Kaduna for their support.
