Get Guardian on GoogleRenowned Nigerian religious leader and motivational speaker, Dr Sam Adeyemi, has urged Nigerian youths to approach the 2027 general elections with a clear vision of the country they want, stressing that voting should be a deliberate choice to shape the nation’s future rather than a mere periodic exercise.
Adeyemi gave the advice during a shift campus fest conference at Lead City University, Ibadan, where he spoke on the theme, “The Blueprint: Designing Your Global Future.”
He urged young Nigerians to think critically about the future of the country and make electoral choices based on the kind of nation they wished to build.
The motivational speaker also stressed the need for citizens to hold elected leaders accountable after elections, noting that civic responsibility should not end once votes have been cast.
He said young people must understand that their votes carry the power to influence the direction of the country and should therefore be guided by clear expectations of what they want from those seeking public office.
At the session, Adeyemi also challenged the students to embrace creativity, intentional thinking and personal development as tools for achieving success.
Sharing his personal journey from a background of poverty to becoming an internationally recognised speaker and leadership coach, he recounted how he navigated financial limitations during his years in higher education.
He explained that the quality of people’s lives is significantly influenced by the quality of their thoughts and mental images, urging the students to develop clear visions of what they hope to achieve.
Drawing from his book, Shifts: Six Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership, he outlined six steps for personal transformation: See, Hear, Insight, Formulate, Transform and Succeed.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, said the institution was established not merely to provide lectures and examinations but also to help young people discover their potential and prepare for the future.
He urged students to embrace technology, cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, develop viable ideas and create solutions to challenges confronting their communities.
Adeyemo said young Nigerians equipped with the right skills, creativity, knowledge and determination could compete favourably with their counterparts across the world.
The vice-chancellor also commended Sam Adeyemi for the initiative, describing the engagement as consistent with the university’s vision and mission.
He said the collaboration reflected the institution’s commitment to bringing young people together with thoughtful leaders, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to inspire ideas and opportunities for development.
