Nigerian Students Must Not Rely On Certificates – Gov. Alex Otti

Alex Otti

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has charged youths not to rely only on their certificates. He recently had his say while flagging off the Techrise Cohort 3, a 3-month programme dedicated to empowering 850 youths of the state with advanced digital skills.

Speaking to students participating in the advanced digital skills programme by the state government, he simply urged participants to strive to acquire digital skills to enable them to excel in the 21st-century economy.

Otti further tasked students to utilise the opportunity to become entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators in future.

His words, “So do not just look for certificates. Seek deep competence and hands-on problem-solving skills.

The digital marketing strategies you master here could scale a local business into a multi-national brand.

Techrise is not just a training programme but a strategic investment in the greatest assets of the state, which are the youths.

We live in an era where digital literacy is no longer an advantage but a basic necessity for survival and success. The global economy is shifting rapidly towards automation, artificial intelligence, and global digital solutions.

Our goal with Abia Tech Christ is simple, yet audacious. We want to transform our youth from passive consumers of technology into active creators of digital value.

We understand that training alone is not enough. Therefore, the administration has partnered with tech hubs and corporate organisations to provide post-workshop and post-mentorship, internship placements, and freelance opportunities.”

WOW.