Funmi Ogundare
Mobile Screen and Sound (MSS) Limited Technical Academy, has graduated 56 college students within the areas of sound engineering, multimedia set up, lighting design and management, stage design, artistic manufacturing and worth administration .
The 10-week coaching was designed to equip younger Nigerians with employable expertise and scale back youth idleness by making ready them for alternatives within the rising occasions trade.
Speaking on the maiden commencement ceremony in Lagos, the Vice-Chancellor of Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Prof. Olajumoke Abimbola Morenikeji, suggested the graduates to leverage their sensible expertise to create companies, generate employment and contribute to Nigeria’s artistic and technology-driven financial system.
She stated the establishment’s partnership with the academy was designed to bridge the hole between tutorial studying and trade follow, including that the coaching geared up the graduates with expertise able to creating livelihoods and fixing real-world issues.
According to her, “education must prepare our young people not only to seek employment but also to create value, solve problems, and create opportunities for themselves and others.”
The Professor of Parasitology and Zoology, described the academy as a significant bridge between tutorial studying {and professional} follow, saying that universities should stay related to realities past the classroom.
The VC famous that the occasion and inventive expertise trade is continually evolving, stressing that graduates should stay curious and dedicated to steady studying to stay related.
“Do not limit your dreams to getting a job. Build something, create something and offer something of value. Your skills can become the foundation of businesses that employ other young people and contribute to Nigeria’s development,” she said.
Morenikeji, who congratulated the graduating college students, stated the certificates they acquired mustn’t merely be framed or saved away, however ought to function a reminder of the abilities acquired and the obligations that got here with them.
She urged the graduates to be skilled, reliable and inventive, whereas respecting their dad and mom, colleagues and mentors and making excellence a guideline of their careers.
She additionally counseled the administration of MSS Event Tech Academy for investing within the growth of younger Nigerians, describing the institution of the coaching facility as proof of sustained funding and dedication to youth growth.
Morenikeji additional urged the graduates to uphold the fame of each establishments, saying that their competence, professionalism and high quality of labor would decide how they’re remembered after commencement.
She reaffirmed Kola Daisi University’s dedication to strengthening its partnership with MSS Event Tech Academy and exploring extra alternatives to equip younger individuals with related expertise for the longer term.
She urged the graduates to method their skilled journey with confidence, humility and a dedication to excellence, assuring them that their expertise and creativity may distinguish them within the rising artistic expertise trade.
In his remarks, the Academy’s Technical Director and Principal Consultant, Emmanuel Ibe, described the commencement ceremony as a historic milestone for the organisation and the graduating college students.
He famous that the ceremony marked a possibility for the academy to provide again by sending well-trained professionals into the trade and thanked the administration and the college for his or her assist, whereas additionally commending the scholars for his or her dedication and perseverance all through the coaching programme.
The Managing Director and CEO of MSS Limited, Tunbosun Kola-Daisi counseled the facilitators for his or her efforts and assist in the direction of the coaching in addition to the graduates for his or her professionalism.
“What you have learnt has empowered you. Market yourself, don’t be too boastful. Start small and grow. You need to keep the flag flying and keeping doing your best,” he stated, including that the coaching is steady.
He described the occasions trade as a significant contributor to the financial system and a sector with vital youth participation, stressing the necessity to intentionally put together younger individuals to make the most of alternatives inside it.
The CEO stated the coaching may additionally contribute to financial progress by enabling graduates to earn incomes, assist their households and ultimately create employment alternatives for others.
He promised automated employment for the perfect 5 graduating college students.
Some of the facilitators on the coaching urged the graduands to stay open to alternatives, repeatedly develop their expertise and uphold robust character and integrity as they start their skilled careers.
They inspired the graduands to take pleasure of their coaching at MSS and use their skills to make a optimistic influence on others.
“You must remain creative, refine your skills and let the quality of your work speak for you. Certify your talents, do not be selfish, consider others and be willing to share your knowledge and opportunities with them,” they suggested.
