The former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola has called on Nigerian youths to remain in the country and pursue leadership roles rather than seeking opportunities abroad, despite Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.
He said this while addressing graduates at the 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in llara-Mokin, Ondo State.
In addition, Fashola highlighted the need for resilience and commitment to the nation.
In recent years, an increasing number of young Nigerians have chosen to emigrate in search of better prospects, a trend commonly referred to as “Japa.”
However, Fashola encouraged young Nigerians to remain and make impactful contributions at home.
“Why did Mrs. Folorunso Alakija not run away? Why did Chief Tunde Afolabi, who has contributed to Nigeria, not run away? Why are they still here?” he asked.
The former Lagos governor cited several successful Nigerians who chose to stay despite hardships, emphasizing that “leaders don’t run away even when things are tough.”
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He urged graduates to embrace the responsibilities that come with leadership, noting, “There were tough times when Chief Ade-Ojo was at the University of Nigeria, but Ade-Ojo didn’t leave. If he had left, there would be no Elizade University.”
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