Western education is the reason “Kashim Shettima” was sent to represent Nigeria at the United Nations General Assembly. Education opens doors to positions of influence and responsibility. It shapes people into leaders who can speak for their country on a global stage. Without learning, such opportunities rarely come. This shows that knowledge and learning give a person a voice and a platform far beyond their immediate environment.
Education and money are not the same thing. Education is one thing, money is another. If your main goal is to earn quick money, you should go to the marketplace. Trade, buy and sell, and you will get cash flow. But if your main goal is to acquire deep knowledge, understanding and the ability to contribute ideas, then you should go to school. The classroom will sharpen your mind and develop your capacity to plan, to lead and to solve problems.
Education builds a long lasting foundation that cannot be easily taken away. Money may be lost or spent quickly but knowledge stays and multiplies your opportunities for life. This is why it is said that the value of education is higher than the value of money. With education you can create, manage and expand wealth. Without education, wealth can disappear without warning.
This message also reminds young people not to confuse certificates with instant riches. A degree is a tool, a pathway, and a seed. It may not give you money on the first day, but it equips you with the thinking and skills to create a better life over time. Respecting education means respecting yourself and your future.
Ultimately education gives dignity, confidence and the power to stand among equals anywhere in the world. Money can make life comfortable but education gives meaning, purpose and a legacy.
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