9mobile, Nigeria’s telecom service provider, in continuation of its commitment to promote sustainability in Nigeria’s education sector, inspire and support the career aspiration of students, recently organized a career counselling session for Junior Secondary Students (JSS 3) in Government Secondary School; Government Girls Secondary School, Bichi Education Foundation Community Secondary School all in Bichi Emirate Council of Kano State.
“At 9mobile, we understand the importance of education and the countless opportunities therein; that is why we are consciously investing our time, energy, and resources to ensure that students at this level are equipped with the requisite knowledge to make the right career choice,” Nasiru Ado Bayero, chairman, board of directors of EMTS (9mobile) and Emir of Bichi, who was the special guest of honour, said.
According to him, the career counselling session was designed as a springboard to set the right path for students to aspire for greatness in any chosen career of their choice. He states further that the career counselling initiative is in line with a key component of the brand’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) pillar of Education.
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The Emir noted that 9mobile constantly seeks opportunities to better serve its subscribers better. He also lauded 9mobile for organizing a well-resourced session that would profoundly impact the students’ career decisions.
“The people of Bichi are greatly honored by today’s gesture from 9mobile. There is no doubt that this session holds great potential for our students who, before now, may not have had the guidance to determine their future careers. With what has been shared here today, I am certain their future is brighter and filled with better prospects,” Bayero stated.
Babangida Mukaddas, 9mobile head of regional sales, North, in his presentation emphasised the need for proper guidance and mentorship for students to excel in life. “The journey to a successful career begins with the right combination of subjects at this level which will always inform the choice of a course to study at the university level”.
Citing himself as an example, Mukaddas remarked that as a sales expert, the art of selling is one of the most exciting professions that require vast knowledge, especially in mathematics. For those who may desire to pursue a career in Engineering, you must take your Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Technical drawings seriously,” Mukaddas said.
