KCOBA supports FG’s 18 years age-limit for varsity admission

The Kings College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA), yesterday, pledged its support for the Federal Government’s policy on age restriction for entrance into the university.

The Alternate Chairman, 2024 Kings Week Planning Committee, Wole Eperokun, who spoke during a media briefing to herald the 115th Founders’ Day anniversary of the college in Lagos, said the restriction is necessary because of the exposure to technology and the pollution to the environment.

According to him, children must grow up under their parents’ care, become mature and mentally ready for exposure to tertiary institutions, and also be well disciplined, well-grounded and can say no to certain things.

Eperokun said there is a lot of physical abuse children face at different levels.

Also, the Principal of the college, Ali A. Agada, called on parents to support the policy, saying that there is nothing to gain by pushing the children too early to go to school.

Chairman of the Planning Committee, Tonye Cole, who spoke on Kings Week, scheduled for September 16-22, 2024, said that the former Minister of Finance and Executive Director on the Board of the World Bank Group, Dr Mansur Muhtar, would lead discussion under the theme: “Achieving a Secure Nigeria by 2030.”

He said: “At a time when national security is at the forefront of Nigeria’s developmental challenges, the theme of this year’s Kings Week could not be more relevant.

“Achieving a secure Nigeria by 2030” reflects the urgency of addressing multifaceted security issues, from social and financial security to national, information, and energy security.

“These issues are critical to the nation’s sustainability and future growth, and the KCOBA is taking this opportunity to engage thought leaders, alumni, students, and the broader public in meaningful conversations on how to secure Nigeria’s future.”

He, however, stressed that the 2024 Kings Week would feature a diverse array of events, both virtual and in-person, aimed at fostering dialogue, celebrating achievements, and strengthening the bonds within the King’s College Old Boys’ global community.