Allow your children to choose preferred career paths – Kwara govt advises parents
Amb. Shehu Usman Ndanusa, the Kwara State Commissioner for Youths Development, has urged parents to give their children the freedom to choose their career paths rather than forcing personal preferences on them.
Ndanusa, while speaking during an end-of-the-year party with students and parents of the Integrity Mission International Academy in Ilorin, emphasised the importance of nurturing individual talents and passions, which are crucial for personal and professional growth.
He said, “Every child is unique, with their strengths, abilities, and interests; parents should guide and support their children, but not force them into career paths that may not align with their talents or aspirations. This is key to ensuring fulfilled and successful individuals.”
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“Youths excel when they pursue careers they are passionate about. Let us work together to help them realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to the society,” the Commissioner noted.
The Commissioner also highlighted how some parents’ insistence on traditional career paths, such as medicine, law, or engineering, has led to frustration and lack of fulfilment among youths while calling for a shift in perspective, encouraging parents to embrace new and unconventional career fields, such as technology, creative arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.
