Maduako Igbokwe l Saturday, April 30, 2022
AWKA, Anambra – Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka Anambra state , Prof. Charles Esimone has urged Nigerians to begin to think differently towards solving the nation’s problems .
Esimone made the statement at the inaugural launch of Learning and Development Unit of UNIZIK Business School in collaboration with the Centre for Regional and International Development (CRID).
According to him, the survival of Nigeria requires creativity, hard work, consistency, resilience, networking and focus.
“It is a trying time for the nation, the institution and the people. The salaries and incomes are no longer adequate. Therefore, there is the need for Nigerians to start think differently. You must be creative to innovate. Your innovation must be towards solving a problem, creating value or simplifying a process. You need hard work, resilience and consistency to push through your innovation.
“You have to leverage your network to succeed. Seize every little opportunity that comes your way and remain focused while at it. To survive in this present age, you need to have your eggs in many baskets, Take risks. Great things are not found in a common pathway, “he said
According to him, the programme was designed by CRID in Kent, United Kingdom, in line with the institution’s mission of using teaching and research to solve the problem of the society.
He said the programme would support and develop the skills of individuals who wants to survive anywhere, develop new skills, make impact, solve problems and create new things.
He urged the general public, managers, captains of industry, students, young graduates and everyone who wants to change the world to take advantage of the opportunity to upgrade their skills, change their thinking pattern and improve their effectiveness in the world.
In her keynote address, Amb. Rosalyn Hazelle, said that the launching of the programme would assist individuals and organisations to thrive and progress in their endeavours.
“UNIZIK is setting the pace in Nigeria as the first institution to launch this programme in line with the Sustainable Development Goals which are also geared towards addressing major development challenges faced by people in Nigeria and around the world.
Chief Executive Officer, CRID , Mr Nicholas Aitalegbe, who also spoke at the occasion said the programme was born out of commitment to meet current and future capacity development needs of public and private sector organisations.
“This programme is obtainable in Harvard and it is a key game changer as it concerns their internally generated revenue. UNIZIK is toeing that line with this partnership and we urge other institutions to key into it.
“Challenges are meant to make us think outside the box and this partnership is here to make Nigerians critical thinkers in their various fields,” he said.
In his remarks, President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Chief Kevin Obieri urged the institution to assist the chambers revolutionise the business thinking of Onitsha traders.
