Skils over Certificates: Alumni President urges Students to Embrace Skills for Success

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The President of the Madonna University Alumni Association, Chuka Nwachukwu, has called on students to look beyond academic excellence and acquire skills to navigate the fast-evolving global economy. Nwachukwu made this call while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Madonna University Career Day, themed “Navigating the Future: Preparing for Careers in a Dynamic Global Economy.”

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“Today’s world demands more than paper qualifications; it demands a positive mindset, relevance, and readiness,” Nwachukwu emphasized. He encouraged students to take responsibility for their career paths by acquiring both technical and soft skills, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, seeking internships, and completing digital certifications

“In Nigeria, many lose opportunities not for lack of talent, but because of attitude,” Nwachukwu added. “Think of yourself as a brand; what do you represent? What value do you offer? Your certificate might get you into the room, but it’s your skills that will keep you there.”

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Nwachukwu committed the Alumni Association to constructing an ultramodern ICT Centre on campus and establishing an Alumni Endowment Fund to support future-focused projects. He assured of deepening collaboration between the alumni and the university, aiming to build a vibrant alumni network that is active, empowered, and impactful.

The Career Day featured addresses from other notable speakers, including former National President of the Alumni Association, Chima Achu, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Casmir Anyanwu, who praised the association’s support and reaffirmed the university’s dedication to producing skilled and resilient graduates.

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