A senior Nigerian lecturer with the Federal University , Otuoke in Bayelsa State, Prof. Benjamin Okaba has accused Nigerian graduates especially those from private institutions of not being able to write their own names.

Professor Okaba who teaches Sociology in his school said some students would recopy questions set for them during examination and submit back for marking.

Prof. Okaba said students who are mainly youths, lack “reading culture” in them.

He made the statement at the 2nd annual leadership lecture and graduation ceremony of the 2nd set of Centre for leadership School, Effurun-Warri Study Centre which held in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

He said most students are interested in “lnstagram” , watching of “African Magic” and “Social media” rather than studying to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Prof. Okaba also blamed the failed leadership in the country as the cause of “poor educational system in the country and poor allocation of funds to universities.”

He therefore enjoined the youths at the event to take up the challenge of making Nigeria proud by focusing on their academics and entrepreneurship to make themselves useful in the future.

According to Prof. Okaba,” Entrepreneurship programmes is very important aside your degree in economics.”

He also encouraged the leaders to create the enabling environment for the youths by patronizing and encouraging them to succeed.