Shettima: “No Investment in Education Is Ever a Gamble”

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 Shettima: “No Investment in Education Is Ever a Gamble”-- VP Kashim Shettima


Maiduguri, Borno State — January 5, 2026 – Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that investing in education is never a gamble, describing it as a deliberate and conscious commitment to securing a better, more prosperous, and secure future for the country.

Shettima made the remarks on January 3, 2026, during the combined convocation ceremonies of Kashim Ibrahim University (formerly Kashim Ibrahim College of Education) in Maiduguri, which celebrated the graduations for the 2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025 academic sessions. A total of 2,294 students received degrees during the event.

“No investment in education is ever a gamble. It is a conscious plan for a better, more secure future,” Shettima said, describing education as the most powerful tool for national development, economic empowerment, societal liberation, and long-term stability.

He also highlighted Borno State’s resilience, noting that:

“Borno has paid a heavy price for the years education was disrupted [due to insurgency]. Yet, the people chose resilience over despair and learning over loss.”

Event Highlights

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, was installed as the university’s Chancellor.

Shettima urged graduates, referred to as "pioneers," to uphold integrity, avoid ethical shortcuts, and positively represent the institution.

He commended Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, philanthropist Muhammadu Indimi (Pro-Chancellor), and other regional leaders for their contributions to education.

In gestures of support, Shettima donated two electric vehicles for campus shuttles and awarded postgraduate scholarships to top graduates, while Governor Zulum offered automatic employment to 81 best-performing students.

The Vice President’s remarks reflect the Tinubu administration’s focus on education as a strategic priority, particularly in rebuilding insurgency-affected regions in the North-East.

Sources: State House Nigeria, Punch, The Nation, THISDAY, Voice of Nigeria (January 3–5, 2026)

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  1. Anonymous5 January 2026 at 03:03

    True talk ooo. No investment in education is ever wasted

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