Tori don burst for many corners of Nigeria after dem talk say Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence supposedly get only Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and no higher degree. The matter don cause major wahala as people dey ask whether person wey hold such sensitive position for country wey dey face heavy security challenges fit deliver.
According to gist wey dey surface on social media and forums, the minister’s CV show say him highest educational qualification na SSCE obtained back in 1985. Some posts even claim say before dem appoint am, the man been teach for secondary school based on that certificate.
Many Nigerians don carry di matter go social media. One user write, “Was he teaching with SSCE result?”, others dey say make we no dey surprised because government appointments don dey always disregard merit and education.
Why the Palava reach this Level?
Security ministry na one ministry wey demand technical know-how, leadership experience and strategic thinking because na di one wey dey lead armed forces, defence policy and national security. But when person wey get undergraduate certificate or just SSCE hold that job, many dey ask “how e go work?” Many dey say dis kain appointment dey weaken confidence of people wey dey serve for security sector.
As example, an online pastor comment: “Classroom teacher with SSCE; THE CORRUPTION DON LONG.”
Wetin Government Talk:
While official statement no clear about the minister’s full qualifications, government dey hold say appointments dey based on trust, loyalty and service. However, critics dey insist say big security role no suppose become patronage slot.
Government
Wetin People dey Fear:
- Insecurity: with Boko Haram, bandits, separatists and many other security issues, Nigerians want minister wey get proven qualification
- Precedent: if person wey only hold SSCE fit become defence minister, many dey worry say others fit use that loophole.
- Morale for Forces: soldiers and officers dey expect leadership wey dey well-qualified; this kain appointment fit demotivate dem.
Wetin people dey ask for-
- Make dem release minister’s full academic records for bureaucracy
- Make senate check appointments more strictly
- Make clearance process balance between merit and politics
For Nigeria wey dey struggle with security challenge after challenge, the tori of this new defence minister with just SSCE don create serious discussion. Na time for Nigerians to ask “When we go finally get people wey qualify to lead defence?” Until matter clear, the confidence for many go remain shaky.
