Singer Seun Kuti has criticised the lack of structures to support talented young Nigerians, arguing that many gifted individuals are left with few opportunities to develop their skills.
Speaking on the state of the country, Kuti said a young person can be highly talented in fields such as robotics, nuclear physics, rocket engineering, education, philosophy, or history, yet find no meaningful programme or support system to help advance their career.
According to him, the system places greater value on service-based professions and entertainment-related skills than on innovation, research, and intellectual development. He questioned where aspiring scientists, engineers, and academics can turn to for support, noting that many talented youths are left without pathways to succeed.
Kuti argued that society appears more focused on asking people what service they can provide whether sewing, shoemaking, baking, cooking, singing, dancing, acting, filming, or conducting interviews while neglecting those with talents in other critical fields.
He maintained that until adequate programmes are created to nurture diverse talents, many young Nigerians will continue to struggle to find opportunities that match their abilities.
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