The Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has called on the institution’s graduating class to create opportunities, carve a niche for themselves, and take hold of the dreams they will nurture to fulfilment.
Tayo, who stated this at the 2024 career fair for students, enjoined them to push beyond the boundaries of their limitations and keep away from people who belittle or attempt to snuff out their dreams.
He emphasised the importance of career development and growth, nurtured with the right balance of discipline and love, saying it is also an opportunity to celebrate shared values.
“No matter how clear your career path may seem today, whether it is in the classroom or outside, you need strong winds underneath your wings to navigate the stormy skies of today’s world,” the vice chancellor stated.
An alumnus of the university and Senior Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), Dr Olanrewaju Ibrahim, advised them on the biggest lessons, skills and experiences they needed to learn. He urged the students to start something independently rather than wait until they get jobs.
Another alumnus and Chief Executive Officer of Teach for Nigeria (TFN), Folawe Omikunle, also recalled how her career in education and development started at Imperial Springs School, where she served as an administrator until 2012.
She described her story as one of passion, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of positive change. She admonished them to look for opportunities to serve, adding that many graduates have joined her organisation to do so.
