Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that it was high time Nigeria increased the minimum educational qualification for those aspiring to hold certain political offices. He said the current provision of the constitution, which stipulates secondary school certificate or its equivalent as a minimum educational requirement was old and not in line with the trends of the 21st century.
Though he did not mention a specific academic qualification, the Speaker explained that just as the National Assembly successfully reduced the eligible age for political offices in the country ahead of the 2019 general elections, lawmakers would need to review upward the mandatory academic qualification for persons aspiring to those offices.
Son_Of_Dyke Whatever is good for the goose is good for the gander. The same qualifications that is required of a level 16 civil servant officer should be required of any political post
Start from your godfather. Tinubu
Very correct sir
U are right especially with the experience we had with the one u guys selfishly imposed on us since 2015
Increase the qualification to Masters degree level at least so we stop getting 'good for nothing' tyrants as Presidents
No way, waec certificate should remains the highest.
Totally agree. I am on my second masters, we need to be on the same wave length or you should be higher than me intellectually for me to appreciate any presidential candidate.
Yes oo...
It is your duty
With all you academic qualifications what positive change have you made..
After Buhari used AEDC bill?
They knew they goofed on that unintelligent man. They are now realizing their mistakes. Awon werey
Yes, I see sense here
Increasing academic qualifications is not the problem... with all ur qualifications sir hw ve u helped improve life in the country... osibajo,fashola,fayemi hw ve they helped..
This man is the worst pretender in Nigeria, when it comes to voting in the assembly, he will be the first to vote against it.
Academic qualifications that rich people can buy from universities? Abeg forget that thing in Ngige's voice
When you have a herdsmen without nursery school certificate ruling you? This guy is an idiot
Does that control for what we are currently facing in the country as we can also have the educated uneducated in the helm of affairs. Besides, aren’t they the ones behind the law making?
No sir.... even professors, Doctorate and highly educated people have rules us with out a positive change... governances is not only being educated
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Please! It's absurd right now to have had a high school certificate holder run a country. What a shame!
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Please Nigerians want to hear about budget padding and not about academic qualifications. Corruption has nothing to do with academic qualifications please.
What has academic qualifications got to do with political leadership? Is Academic qualification a prerequisite for patriotic leadership and the moral spine for decisive and just leadership?
The law does not need to ask for more than just the fact that one is of age, a citizen of the country and without a criminal record. The rest is supposed to be done by the electorate. Investigate/debate those who come with fake certificate and reward them likewise at the polls.
I disagree. I think it's more of restoring the quality of education at the primary and secondary levels. The Quality of education at those stages have been depleted by more than 70% in my opinion.
Is it not politicians like you femigbaja that nominate illiterate politicians and even those who fake certificates as candidates to represent the parties (OfficialPDPNig / OfficialAPCNg ) when in your midst, there are those who are highly educated and more qualified to serve?
From Nepa bills to first school leaving cert?
Part 2. All Members of Parliament to go back to their constituencies monthly to meet with voters; highly edu, intelligent & honest pple only to be considered for public offces; free & fair press that exposes corrupt practices & holds leaders to account.
Part 1. I suggest u start reforms with a new constitution similar to the British one; give powers to regional assemblies; no more money-grabbing senators & only Members of Parliament; weekly question time to debate with PM & MPs about important matters.
To A levels ? 😂😂😂
You have the power to do so, oh I forgot, you are a rubber stamp legislature 🤭🤭
Indirectly calling buhari an illiterate
Where was this idea of yours for the past 6yrs+? Mtcheew 😒
Oh, seems they are all tired of Cow degree's
Olodo help us pass the bill. Rubber stamp.
Ifb
They will forge Ph.D. and even post doc. Nigeria needs a refocus
Increase it and y'all will still buy your way in thieves.
Yes!!!! But the will still forge university and Even Master’s certificate If necessary!!
So this man does watch ruffydfire and abati1990 on ARISEtv
I read somewhere, that Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret never had any formal education. And she has been on that position since in 1952.
Good, but part of distraction, what of the electoral bill, any good news? Has he sign it yet?
Jonathan Goodluck was a Ph.d holder and he is as dumb as a box of frogs. We need a leader who is forward looking and intune with contemporary issues like environmental sustainability, start-ups , vocational education and make Nigerian viable for foreign investment
In Nigeria for u to get a job u most have a degree or master degree with 5 to 10yrs working experience. But a president only need a secondary school certificate. Some even rule us without a certificate.What a country,where a blind man leads people with their two eyes open..
Why so? I quite remember some Nigerians claiming that bread labelle and NEPA bill is only they need to vote for a candidate.I am glad we're now talking academic qualifications and we should also look out for a high IQ too
Is this the remedy?what if they keep going to school.knowledge acknowledged in school doesn’t really matter,what we need most is wisdom to rule
It is very shameful that Nigeria as a country could allow people without first degree to even think of contesting for president position . Welcome development . Bench mark should be Bsc or HND . IQ , EQ and SQ very important in leadership and can be gotten from education .
We should have a law that any President that comes to power and borrow money, Must return all the money befor the end of his Tenure or forever live in Prison. I'm sure Buhari will still borrow money 2 times before he completes his Tenure.
see them, why not say that before 2019 election
See mumu,oga no shoot your self on the foot
😂😂😂 yeye people... Even if dey increase the level of qualifications, dey go cum, dey mention big big universities for white countries
Seriously!!!
Person wey use ssce rule over you nko 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nor be God won punish this man so?😒😒 Your Senior Oga, get WAEC?🤔🤔as cheap as WAEC
Have you considered fake certificates or fake claims of cerification?
I concur
Americans have more Qualifications but, they don't have common sense so why do you think increasing Academic Qualifications will help Nigerians? Nigerian and USA Psychiatrists and Judges don't have Immortal Life Certifications, Reincarnation and Resurrection Certifications.
Nigerians should do what you are supposed to do
That won’t solve our Problem as a Nation. Mr Speaker U should be talking about how to address the State of D Nation: issues like diversifying the Nation economy to create more employment opportunities, how to sanitise insecurity, poverty, etc. It’s obvious u guys don’t care
Na now you dey talk about qualification for fresifent? Where you dey when bubu dey carry ordinary secondary school testimonial contest 2015 and 2019 elections. Remember if you say only graduates upwards, you sure say you no go dey offend your godfather - Thiefnubu?
High academic qualifications alone without the foundation of selfless service to the people and character based on contentment is recipe for academically enhanced corruption, incompetence and waywardness.
Mr speaker sir,the leadership demands far more than academic qualification. That a person holds doctorate degree does not make him a good leader. Our political ideology is totally misplaced.Also political culture is questionable. Leadership is basically about character of wisdom.
Ah Ah! This man still dey?
This is a welcome idea but it will not be accepted to them because of their selfish interest.
Is Academic requirement the main problem? The age bracket nko ? The quest is the search wisdom and integrity
Will the qualifications make the country Better 🙄
Bsc/Hnd+ masters and at 10 years work exp of which at least 5 yrs and managerial or exec level..or bsc/hnd with at least 15yrs professional work exp.all post NYSC.Let them know it’s not easy out here.
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