In the Nigeria of today, you need beyond your certificate to climb the ladder of success.No one is ready to take the risk of seeing your abilities written on paper(Certificate) they also want to see you put your abilities to action (Sabificate) .
'Sabificate' is not a word in the English dictionary but a word coined for use in the Nigerian parlance, In Nigerian pidgin English, the word ‘sabi’ means ‘to know or understand.So,in place of certificate as attestation of qualification, its skill knowledge, having a hands-on knowledge and being a practical person on it.
Certificate on the other hand means an official document attesting a certain fact, in particular. It is actually a PAPER.It is just the head knowledge of theories.
A lot of young Nigerian graduates who actually hold the 'paper' to say they are qualified as this or that but who cannot defend the paper when the need arises.
The sabificate things as it is,is a do it yourself i-dont-want-to-be-an-employee mentallity stuff, as opposed to the mentality of the government must give me job when i get the degree, the jobs which are growing smaller and smaller by the day. Sabificate has to do with following your passion and enjoying what you do.
Trends and times are fast changing.The dawn of a new era is here with distinctive economic character.Today, we are in a world which its economic power has clearly shifted from Paper to skill, degree to pedigree, theory to practical, credential to potential, grade points (GP) to great product (GP), scholarship to mentorship, white collar to blue collar and from certificate to Sabificate.
Gone are the days when your certificate gets you the job.No one believes in the white and black printed on the paper. Owners of businesses wants a job well done. Too bad our Youths are deformed because they have been misinformed by an erroneous educational system where people study to seek for employment rather than development.
Where your certificate cannot take you, your sabificate can take you beyond .So,when you acquire certificate,also acquire sabificate .
Make sure you have the sabificate of anything that you have the certificate, having both places you heads and shoulders above your peers.
When you are certified, also get 'SABIFIED'
2 comments:
Huh wow I was inspired by you write up of a truth you havr proven to us that you have sabificate because you wrote this from your knowledge and I asked for permission to use ur diary to enlighten my fellow youths please I'll be so much happy if my request is beend granted thanks so much and more grace upon you dear
What a great Inspiration. More Grease and Grace to your elbow. I am a Strong Advocate of SKILL ACQUISITION among Young People, especially. I AM A PASTOR, AN ENTERPRENUER, HUMANITARIAN
Please I am asking for Permission to use your write up "CERTIFICATE or SABIFICATE" to impact and inspire these young people. I will reference you each time I make use of it, in any form. Thanks for your understanding. Remain Blessed.
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