Prominent speakers at a book launch centered on entrepreneurship in Islam have urged immediate reforms to Nigeria's educational system. They advocated for a shift towards skills acquisition and entrepreneurial training to better align with the demands of the job market.
The call for these changes came during the unveiling of the book titled "Entrepreneurship in Islam: Balancing Profit and Purpose," written by Prof. Musa Olaofe, an academician from the University of Abuja.
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that Nigeria's national curriculum requires restructuring to mirror the current economic climate.
"It's essential to reform the national curriculum to stress skills acquisition that fosters entrepreneurship," he remarked, highlighting that linking education with practical skills would enhance self-sufficiency and lessen unemployment rates.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Ahmad, the National Missioner and Chief Imam of the Ansar- ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, stated that Islamic teachings delineate between legitimate and illegitimate economic practices, thereby fostering justice and fairness.
"Allah has established rules governing what is lawful and unlawful to ensure balance and equity in society," he noted, asserting that entrepreneurship grounded in Islamic values can fulfill both economic and ethical roles.
Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, referred to the new book as a major advancement in Islamic scholarship and current economic dialogue, commending its intellectual rigor and ethical focus.
Prof. Olaofe added that Islam promotes productivity and legitimate business ventures, urging Muslims to engage in industrious and ethical activities that support their families and contribute to community progress.
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