The\u00a0house of representatives\u00a0has asked the federal government to provide automatic employment for first-class graduates.
\nThe legislators say this will address the issue of brain drain and keep young graduates from leaving the country.
\nThe lower legislative chamber passed the motion during plenary session on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion.
\nThe motion was sponsored by Chinedu Martins, a lawmaker representing\u00a0Ahiazu Mbaise\/Ezinihitte in Imo state.<\/p>\n
The legislator said granting automatic employment to first-class graduates will serve as a motivator for other students.
\nHe said while some private organisations prioritise the employment of first-class graduates \u2014 which is in line with global best practices, such is not found in government-owned institutions.
\nAccording to the legislator, the country\u2019s first-class graduates are \u201cgoing jobless or leaving the country in droves\u201d after their National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) but the \u201clower grades whose relations are connected\u201d get a better job offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cGraduating in first-class in any institution of learning is an indication of a \u2018grade A brain\u2019 as the journey to such feat is not only characterised by the smartness or intellect of the graduating student but riddled with challenges such as superlative effort, resilient hard work, determination, and irrepressible stress, with a strong will that showcases the inability to accept failure in all circumstances,\u201d Martins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria\u2019s inability to leave the status of a \u2018developing nation\u2019 may not be unconnected with the insensitivity and lack of political will of the ruling class and policymakers to introduce a reward system in a way that the best brains will automatically occupy important positions according to their area of competence.
\n\u201cAccording to research, Nigeria has continued to unwittingly give away her best brains and intellectuals to other countries who by their robust policies on a value system, reward diligence and excellence, as evidenced in the way and manner that Nigeria has continued to export her highly-rated professionals such as medical doctors and nurses, who were unable to get jobs within the country after graduation.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst-class graduates are mostly needed in all fields of human endeavour, especially in Nigeria, where they can contribute in their areas of competence such as economic planning, manufacturing; small and medium scale enterprise, engineering and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch automatic offer of a job for first-class graduates will not only be a source of motivation for students in all fields to work harder, but maximise their potential in preparation for different economic roles, future leadership positions and ultimately reduce unemployment while helping to achieve development targets.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that if the government does not \u201curgently\u201d establish a reward system for diligence and excellence, unemployment will grow and the country will continue to lose its best brains.
\nThe motion was unanimously adopted when it was put to a voice vote.
\nThe legislators subsequently asked the federal ministry of education to liaise with relevant government agencies \u201cto ensure employment of first-class graduates of Nigerian institutions\u201d.
\nThe house also mandated the committees on tertiary education and services, and employment, labour and productivity to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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