If Nigerians still believe that, politicians like Rauf Aregbesola will turn their fortune around, then they should better wake up before it is too late. The typical Nigerian politicians are not servants even though they feign to be one. They are plunderers in the actual sense, only interested in the national treasury. Interestingly, they are shrewd enough to blame or make the masses feel as if they are not taking advantage of the imaginary opportunities they have created.

Which is why Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun state, while speaking to graduating students at the 8th convocation of Fountain University, Osogbo, said below:

“Our knowledge base as a country is low, judging by the low knowledge productivity of Nigeria. Skills and competence to build a good society are still missing. I want to urge you graduands to go out and demonstrate what you have acquired during your school days, struggle to create and be of good character because character is the key. Don’t bother to look for jobs. Make effort to be self-employed and employ five others.”

Please note the highlighted last sentence, it is going to form the crux of my critique.

While the statement of Rauf Aregbesola is true and laudable, it is full of hypocrisy at the same time. And it also shows the true cunning character of a typical Nigerian leader who will not give you farming tools but will tell you to farm.

Rauf Aregbesola’s advise, as sound as it is, will not be valid if the Government does not create an enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprises to thrive. Many businesses have crumbled because of the epileptic power supply in Nigeria and this is without mentioning those that have failed because of multiple taxations.

If Rauf Aregbesola does not want graduates to look for jobs, then he should send them forth with money so that they can start up something. No matter how great one’s business ideas may be, he will still need money to start. Unfortunately, most new graduates are broke, and they cannot afford to start-up a business even if they have ideas. Where does Aregbesola expect them to get money to start up a business?
https://qwenu.com/2019/01/16/opinion-a-critique-of-rauf-aregbesolas-dont-bother-to-look-for-jobs-comment/

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