Unemployment: Buhari Sends Strong Message to Youths Searching for Government Jobs
- President Buhari has urged Nigerian youths who expect jobs from the government to look elsewhere as there is no job in government anymore
- The president's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said Buhari commented on his Sallah homage to the Emir of Daura, Faruk Faruk
- Buhari urged parents to teach their children the fear of God, respecting constituted authority and living a purposeful life through continuous education.
Daura, Katsina - President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the youths to gain knowledge but not with the hope of getting government jobs, noting that there are no "jobs in government anymore."
The Punch reported that the president said the youths should study themselves to avoid making the same mistake of the past.
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Buhari's message was contained in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, July 13.
According to Shehu, Buhari made the statement when he visited the Emir of Daura, Faruk Faruk, at his palace during his Sallah homage.
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Teach your children to respect constituted authority - Buhari tells parents
President Buhari also asked parents to teach their children the right values, such as the fear of God, living purposeful life through continuous education, and respecting constituted authority.
"We should ensure the children get a proper education. The knowledge they acquire should not be towards getting government jobs.
"We don't have jobs in government anymore. With technology, governments are becoming smaller, nimble and efficient."
ASUU responds to President Buhari's plea to call off strike
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari's plea for ASUU to call off its strike is not enough, the union leadership has said.
The president of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, urged President Buhari to revisit the re-negotiation of the 2009 FGN and ASUU agreement.
Osedeke noted that ASUU is still standing its ground on the strike and does not intend to call it off.
Buhari Tells Nigerians why he is leaving no asset for his children to inherit
Legit.ng, in another report, revealed that the Nigerian leader has revealed he would not leave behind for his children any asset for them to inherit
Buhari made this intention known when he visited the Emir of Daura's Palace in Daura, Katsina state.
According to Buhari, his greatest legacy to his children is to ensure they are properly trained and well educated.
Source: Legit.ng
