Guidance offered to first-class Muslim graduates for professional advancement by the Foundation
The First Class Muslim Foundation recently gathered 51 first-class graduates from various Nigerian universities for a three-day programme, known as the M-First Series 7, held at Ikeja. This event marked the foundation's seventh year of training and mentoring first-class graduates on career development.
The gathering was a testament to the foundation's commitment to tracking the progress of these graduates annually and their satisfaction with their achievements. Many of the graduates have gone on to pursue masters or PhD programs in countries like the UK, Germany, Canada, U.S., and Malaysia.
Industry experts were involved to guide participants on career pathways, while Mr Faheed Olajide, Board Member of the First Class Muslim Foundation, urged the graduates to be committed and think about ways they could serve humanity and their communities.
Haruna Abdullahi, a participant who studied Biochemistry in Kogi State University, shared his personal achievement in obtaining a first-class degree. However, Abdullahi also cautioned that obtaining a first-class degree can lead to unrealistic expectations in the workplace. He advised undergraduates to pay attention to their education, whether self-funded or sponsored, and to reorient themselves to overcome the perception that education is a scam.
The M-First programme aims to help first-class graduates identify their core competencies, develop goals, network, and secure scholarships for further education or industry entry. The programme also emphasises the importance of quality planning in the education sector and calls for stakeholders collaboration to raise the standard of education in the country.
The government has a crucial role in investing in the youth and education sector, as investment in education is necessary for the growth of a nation. Lack of investment in education is comparable to not building for the future, and the next generation of students and youth will determine the future of the nation.
As the first-class graduates embark on their careers, they are contributing positively to their fields, whether still in Nigeria or abroad. The foundation looks forward to tracking their progress and continuing to support them in their future endeavours.
