The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said it plans to convert one of its existing institutions in the country into research and development centre where the likes of Bill Gates would emerge someday.
Its Board Chairman, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye who spoke yesterday on the sideline of the launch of a book titled: Dare To Be Different to mark his 85th birthday at the Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, said the Commission is unhappy with the rate of youth unemployment in the country, adding that the establishment of the research and development centre will enable some of them to attain their full potential and put the country on the global map of innovators.
He said the board and management already has a plan to implement.
“Many Nigerian youths who are roaming the streets, graduates looking for jobs not knowing that they have more than the job they are looking for. So many of them have the ability of Bill Gates but they don’t know. We are planning to create an institution or turn one of our institutions to cater for research,” he said.
According to him, he said the best brains among the youths would be selected through an aptitude test, assembled and given the opportunity to use their brains.
“We will select the best of brains from them through an aptitude test, irrespective of where they come from, as far as they are from Nigeria, to come and study special programme to be done so that Nigeria can participate effectively in the current global digital revolution that is going on. Nigeria should be part of the race,” he said, adding that doing that will not only create jobs but put the country on the global map as one of the leading lights in the global telecoms industry.
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Represented former Defence Minister, Sen Demola Seriki, Asiwaju recalled the trivails of Sen Durojaye during the dark days of military rule, adding that he has done well and made the country proud. He said the life of Sen Durojaye is a trajectory for younger Nigerians to emulate.
Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof Garba Dambatta described the board chair as a team player whose leadership style is commendable.
According to him, his leadership style is exemplary, consultative and has built harmonious relationship with the management of the NCC