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A Professor of Comparative Politics, Strategic Studies and Conflict Resolution at Adekunle Ajasin University, Nnaoma Iwu, has advocated the adoption of a technology-driven football theory approach that prioritizes skills and talent over ethnicity, educational qualification, and religion.
He made the suggestion when he delivered the 61st inauguration lecture of the university, titled “Killing the Gods of Ethnicity, inhibiting Nigeria journey toward technological innovation football theory of scientific development to the rescue”.
The university don argued that it is essential for Nigeria to compete effective with other nations in the 21st century era of technological innovation.
He warned that the country would continue to suffer technological setbacks caused by ethnic diversity, unless it adopts a strategy that identifies trains and support individuals with specialized skills, enabling them to take their rightful place in the workforce.
According to him, studies have shown football to be source of unity, shared interest and support among diverse groups in the country.
He noted that its player selection process emphasized skill above demographically characteristics, highlighting the potential effectiveness of applying these principles to innovation and technology.
The political scientist further explained that ethnicity is not Nigeria’s problem rather the issue lies in how it is used. According to him, negative exploitation of ethnicity can trigger or worsen conflict in diverse societies and may prevent qualified, talented individuals from securing the positions they deserve.
Iwu further warned that without adopting cutting-edge innovations, efforts to curb insecurity would remain ineffective and outdated
The don argued that Nigeria’s progress in security and development is often slowed by ethnic consideration, which he said should not take precedence over competence, especially in critical sectors like science and technology.
He underscored the need to move away from prevailing narratives about ethnicity and focus more on developing science and technology to enable Nigeria to compete with other nations. While highlighting tertiary institutions as major players in the adoption and effective implementation of the football theory.
He further identified academic staff as coaches, while students, lecturers, and non-students including members of the wider community serve as players.
Iwu explained that the role of the coaches, professors, and other lecturers and community members is to train them to develop their potential in science technology and innovation.
The university don added that imaginative thinking often displayed by lecturers; students and member of the public can contribute significantly to innovations.
The professor don endorsed the integration of football theory into curriculum of all second year students in educational institutions as a general course.
He suggested that physical products should serve as criteria for awarding certificates in science-based disciplines and technical education at all levels. He added that proven skills and talents should form the basic of employment into research institutions.
