Empowering Youth: The Call for Vocational Skills Before Higher Education

In a recent social media address, content creator OGE'SWORLD highlighted the crucial importance of vocational skills for secondary school graduates, urging parents to prioritize practical training before their children pursue higher education. Speaking from what appeared to be a local shop, she emphasized that the current job market offers no guarantees for university graduates. "Please, if you know you have a secondary school graduate... the most important thing you will do for them, tell them to go and learn a handwork before entering school," she stated. OGE'SWORLD suggested skills such as hair making, fixing eyelashes, nail artistry, barbing, and photography. She argued that acquiring these skills would not only provide financial independence but also enable students to earn money while attending higher institutions, reducing their reliance on parents. She further extended her advice to young people currently active on social media, encouraging them to seek out and learn practical trades. "If you hear my voice, go and learn handwork before you enter into the university," she urged, underscoring the long-term benefits of practical skills in today's economy.