A Better Nigeria Not Possible Without Youths - Don

The Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, has disclosed that the country cannot attain enviable heights among the comity of nations without the active contributions of the youths to its development. Professor Akegbejo-Samsons made this known during the students’ programme, which featured the inter-collegiate oratory competition, launching of the motivational book; “A Better Nigeria Without Me” and the unveiling of the proposed ultra-modern relaxation centre.

The Dean advised Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used as vandals or political thugs. Rather, they should stand up for themselves today and for their future because a better Nigeria without them was impossible. He charged the students not to disappoint their country even if others fail, saying “other Nigerians might have failed themselves but I will not fail my country”. The Book Reviewer, Dr. (Mrs.) Sarah Iyasere, urged Nigerians to take their destiny into their hands because the unity of Nigeria was not negotiable, as the people have role to play in the development of the country, saying there is no Nigeria without Nigerians.

Earlier, the Students’ Union President, Comrade Olawale Olajumoke, said the proposed ultra-modern relaxation centre would set the pace for other institutions across the country. While promising timely completion this year, Comrade Olajumoke assured FUNAAB students of quality leadership and good representation, adding that the centre was to help students relax and unwind after rigorous lectures and academic exercises. The inter-collegiate oratory debate competition featured students from the various colleges speaking on the topic, “The Role of Students-Youths in Building: A Progressive Nation”. Speakers saw the need for youths to see themselves as nation builders for the country to make progress. They charged their colleagues to remain resolute, be committed and dedicated to the cause of nation building as no country can develop beyond the aspirations of her youths. The students, who noted that education remained the potent weapon for ensuring smooth and sustainable relationship and development, advised their colleagues to awaken the sleeping giants in them because they have a lot to offer the country for her to achieve greatness.