As Nigeria grapples with a widening gap between classroom learning and employer demands, Adedayo Ojo, chairman of the Governing Council of Mekaria Institute of Technology & Administration, says the digital-first institution was established to equip young Nigerians with globally relevant, work-ready skills. In this interview with BusinessDay’s Wasiu Alli, he discusses Mekaria’s education model, affordability, governance, and its ambition to position Obosi as a hub for tech talent and digital innovation. Excerpt:
What is the foundational principle of the Mekaria Institute of Technology & Administration?
Let me begin by saying Mekaria is a modern, digital-first institute located in Obosi, Anambra State. Our core mandate is simple: to bridge the gap between traditional education and the global digital economy.
The Mekaria Institute of Technology & Administration, Obosi, was founded on an Igbo philosophy, emekaria, which means “doing more, doing better”.
Too many of our young people graduate with certificates but not with competence.
