Few thoughts expressed on twitter earlier today, based on what I told students at 2 meetings where I spoke at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife last weekend:

Final Year students in Computer Science/Engineering, ICT, etc, in Nigeria, may want to look at jumping on #BigData. It’ll be hot for a while

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

In 2001, I focused on GPRS, eCommerce and ICT4D for my final year project. Wrote thesis on eCommerce and now enjoy a career in ICT4D. Trends — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

I’ve always seen “Final Year Project” as an opportunity for students to spend their final year focusing on what may lay a career foundation. — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

In 2001, I focused on GPRS, eCommerce and ICT4D for my final year project. Wrote thesis on eCommerce and now enjoy a career in ICT4D. Trends — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

This is a good time for me to share 10 tips I tell every student to watch as New Economy skills. Do NOT graduate without them. #NESkills

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Next 10 tweets for students and early career folks who want to be significant in the New Economy. Don’t touch if rat race is okay. #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 1: Social Interaction. Communication via social media channels isn’t about followers and twit-fights. Connect with ease! #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 2: Research Skills. Using search engines smartly may be as important as being knowledgeable about a subject at some point. #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 3: Multidisciplinary People. Regardless of course studied, pick up something about everything and everything about one thing #NESkills

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 4: Social Learning. When social connections tweet a link, follow knowledge. Get on http://t.co/SUAo6yEK http://t.co/oz3rTijg #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 5: Subject Experts. It is okay to be an expert on even non-traditional subject-matters, but where is your core expertise? #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 6: Fearless Connectors. There is NO big man on social media. Connect! Cool to communicate, but great to connect with help. #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 7: Shameless Pluggers. There’s actually no point being quiet about your much-needed skills. Let the world know what you know #NESkills

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 8: Information Hub Curators. Get an online space where the world sees your diverse sides. Easier now with wifi, blogs, etc. #NESkills

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 9: Eagle-Eyed Trend Spotters. See your industry at least 5 years into the future. Easier if you’re in a developing country. #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Skill 10: Exposure Junkies. Get exposed. Whatever you do, make sure you see the world! Travel, eMaps, books, Facebook. However! #NESkills — #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012

Interaction. Research. Multidisciplinary. Learning. Subject Experts. Connectors. Pluggers. Curators. Trend Spotters. Exposure. #NESkills

— #BringBackOurGirls (@gbengasesan) October 26, 2012