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Osinbajo admonishes youths against joining gangs of fraudsters
The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has cautioned Nigerian youths to refrain from joining bad gangs of fraudsters, urging them to embrace integrity and good character to excel in their chosen careers.
Osinbajo gave the warning on Thursday in Ibadan, while delivering the first convocation lecture of Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State.
He urged them to embrace integrity and good character in order to excel in their chosen careers.
The vice president also charged youths to make effort to access various programmes set up by the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support young entrepreneurs and other Nigerians.
Osinbajo said that there were numerous Federal Government’s supports programmes they could access and to make it in life.
“Do not be distracted by the “yahoo, yahoo boys” that are coming up one day with fancy cars, because their days are always numbered.
“They will go to jail one day; so, what is the point of making money when you cannot sleep well at night?
“So, it is important for us to bear in mind that Nigerian education is an important credential because you will understand the terrain and understand the law of the land,” he said.
Chief Kola Daisi, Founder of the university, was, however, installed as the first Chancellor of the university at the ceremony.
Prof. Adeniyi Osuntogun, the Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman of the university, performed the installation of Daisi as the first Chancellor of the university.
In his remarks, Daisi said: “I believe that an educated society is essential to a successful democracy.
“In this era of technology, it is very certain that probably, as much as 70 per cent of jobs in our future economy, will require university education.
“My words of inspiration to the graduands of today is to dream high, aim high and work hard in life in order to accomplish such aims.
“To commemorate this occasion and especially, to attain the competitiveness and distinction I envisaged, a special Endowment Fund has been established for Kola Daisi University.
“With every humility, I hereby wish to subscribe the sum of one billion naira as my initial subscription to the University’s Endowment Fund,” Daisi said.
Commenting, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun, urged the graduands to always equip themselves with knowledge development through additional skills to remain relevant in the changing world.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 52 graduands from various programmes such as Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, English and Literary Studies, History and Diplomatic Studies, Mass Communication and Political Science, were awarded the first degree with 12 first-class grade.
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was represented by his deputy, Rauf Olaniyan at the convocation.
Commenting, Prof. Julius Okojie, the former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), pleaded with the Federal Government to assist in the funding of private universities.
Among prominent personalities at the ceremony were the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Olamilekan Adegbite, among others.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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