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The need for technological deployment in teaching pedagogies in meeting the challenges of 21 century education was the thrust of the maiden international conference by the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED).

The three-day conference by the University’s College of Languages and Communication Arts Education (COLCAED), was entitled: ‘Language, Literature, Communication and Education in a Changing World: Innovations, Challenges and the Future’.

It was held at the Epe campus of the university, featuring participants from the academia who shared ideas and compared notes. At the conference, scholars all agreed that tertiary institutions particularly in Africa must acknowledge the significance of technology as an indispensable tool for effective learning.

The keynote speaker and a professor of Linguistics at University of Ibadan, Francis Egbokhare, noted that gone were those days when knowledge dissemination was strictly restricted to the classroom. He said that today, there are legions of online learners who only attend virtual classes from many institutions across the world, adding that one could hardly draw a line between such people and those who attend conventional institutions.

While praising COLCAED for the theme, Egbokhare said LASUED as a new institution, could leverage on this opportunity to unleash her great potential.

He said: ‘You (LASUED) need to invest in e-learning in order to broaden the scope of those that can take your courses.

In that way, people will not have to relocate on your campus to learn. And you can as well do micro credentially. What that means basically is that a lot of skill training that compels people to leave their jobs will no longer be there. Moreover, technology reduces training cost because it upscales the number of people who can participate. I enjoin you to operate a university without walls which simply means a tech-based institution. With this, you will have more students that will not only generate revenue (for LASUED), but also broaden the scope of the digital revolution that is taking place globally.’

Egbokhare said with open-source technology, many poorly funded public institutions in Nigeria and beyond may no longer have to bother as they can leverage open-source technology which takes away the financial cost that comes with acquiring technology tools.

‘There is open-source technology and open-source software which is meant for people to develop things freely and access high quality contents online that are in open-source format. Therefore the absence of funding is no longer a big excuse. So I’ll advise that you start with open-source and you can then begin to create your own proprietary materials. For instance, if you go to the Commonwealth of Learning platform, you will find millions of resources that you can not only use but also adapt. The second thing is AI (Artificial Intelligence). There are some free AI tools you can use to create the frames for developing your course materials,’ he added.

Meanwhile, the Guest Speaker Jane Setter, a Professor Phonetics at the University of Reading, United Kingdom who spoke on the topic: ‘English Pronunciation for a Global World’, said the importance of pronunciation could not be underestimated

In her virtual lecture, Setter said pronunciation contributes to success in other aspects such as speaking, listening, vocabulary learning and reading.

Setter argued that a learner could be intelligent, yet unable to retain a non-native speaker accent. She therefore advocated that a learner’s inability to retain a native speaker accent should not be a benchmark for appraising his or her intellectual level.

The Vice Chancellor of LASUED Prof Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Morudeen Adeniyi Shittu, stressed the university’s readiness to implement whatever resolutions that evolved from the conference.

He said: ‘Whatever the outcome of this conference, we are going to work towards its realisation. The management will work with the various presentations and I can assure you the communique arising from this conference shall be implemented to the letter.

‘If you look at other universities, they have faculty of Arts, and Humanities. But here in LASUED, Humanities is separate from the Languages. Here, we want to use language to connect to other aspects of knowledge, so we can collaborate and become one.’

Chairman Local Organising Committee of the conference Prof. Kikelomo Adeniyi said: ‘We observe that there has been deployment of technology in language, literature and communication. We therefore feel that as a teacher training institution, we need to keep people abreast of modern trends and ameliorate challenges associated with the use of these technologies.

Dean of COLCAED Prof Ojetunde Cecilia Folasade said teachers should be trained to use technology.

‘Besides, students should be better motivated to use these tools beyond social media. Students should also understand that technologies can help improve learning, as well as advancement in knowledge,’ she added.

A participant Dr Ganiu Bamgbose of the Lagos State University(LASU) noted that the fascinating thing about the conference is the different pedagogical interventions on how language, literature and communication can be better taught especially in the 21st century using technology.

These opening lines of the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes are deep and reflective. The words become more meaningful when they are applied to day to day life. What really is new under the sun? What are we witnessing today that has never happened before? Life is full of challenges. It is not a bed of roses. Nor is it only of thorns. It is a mix of both. It is full of ups and downs.

It is up when things are going well and down, when they are not. We all prefer the former to the latter. Some people are luckier than others. Things are always looking up for them. In most cases, they do not lift a finger before things take shape in their lives. Thus, they become the envy of others because luck always smiles on them. This philosophy applies to groups too. Some of them are more favoured, or if you like more powerful, than others.

One group that falls into this category is the oil workers’ union. Since it comprises workers, both at the junior and senior levels, it is strategic in the affairs of nations. But unions being unions, especially at the lower level, tend to overplay their hands most times. They arrogate to themselves the power they do not have, as their importance, or perhaps, power gets into their heads. They believe that at their say so, they can ground the operations of an organisation – and even paralyse a nation. At least, they did it in Nigeria in 1993.

So, they use strike, which is a lawful labour tool of bargaining, to try to whip their management into line. Workers can go on strike, if negotiations break down. It is supposed to be the last resort for them after everything else had failed. It is not to be deployed as the weapon of first choice when talks are ongoing to resolve a labour dispute. But politically, the strike option can because of its potent force be adopted at anytime when the population as one is disenchanted with the government.

It was deployed to maximum effect 32 years ago in the wake of the political crisis engendered by the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Oil workers as an association saved the nation from the tyranny of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (1985-1993) and the late Gen. Sani Abacha (1993-1998), two of the militaty leaders of that era. It was however not only the oil workers’ fight. It was the fight of every Nigerian, both young and old, whether working or not. It was a fight to save our nation, and the people spoke with one voice. It was a time to fight and reclaim our country from despots.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) were the faces of that action because the foremost labour centre, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), failed to show leadership. Then NUPENG general secretary, the late Frank Ovie Kokori, put his life on the line when the NLC leadership sold out. Ironically, that same NLC which lost its mojo when it mattered most is now flexing muscles over a dispute in which it should be a conciliator and not a combatant.

Since Dangote Refinery started producing petrol in September 2024, it has been contending with issues in the shark infested oil industry. The truth is many players in the industry do not like the face of the promoter of the plant, Aliko Dangote, who they believe has come to supplant them from the industry. They see him as a monopolist, alleging that his record in the other industries where he is also a big player tends toward that. The Dangote-PENGASSAN face off can be located in this fear – the fear that ‘he has come to push us out’, and their body language is ‘but we go show am’.

But there is nothing to show anybody if everybody is ready to play by the rules. The oil industry is regulated and there is no way any player no matter how powerful he may be can be bigger than the regulator. The regulator may not be as big as that player, but it has the power of the state to take on anybody, and every sensible ‘powerful player’ is conscious of this fact. PENGASSAN and NUPENG believe that they can take on Dangote since in their own estimation the government is allowing it to get away with so many things to, as they claim, ‘protect the multibillion dollars investment’.

Let us make no mistakes about it, the ongoing Dangote-PENGASSAN face off is an extension of the earlier one with NUPENG. And the big marketers, many of who are depot owners, are happy with what is going on. They want the feud to fester so that there can be instability in the fuel value chain which will be of immense advantage to them. Dangote should not give them that joy. If you ask me, I will advise the refinery to review the sacking of the 800 workers which led to the feud with PENGASSAN.

The advice is based on the simple reason that the handling of the matter was not tidy. This is not to say that PENGASSAN was right in declaring war against Dangote, and going ahead to turn off the refinery’s supplies from source in order to forcefully shut its operation. This is economic sabotage that borders on treason. The feuding parties, however, believe that they are legally and morally right in the actions they have taken. They are not. Dangote cannot sack the 800 workers, just like that, for allegedly sabotaging its operations.

It cannot accuse the workers of what amounts to a crime and sack them without judicial trial. In like manner, PENGASSAN cannot wilfully shut down the refinery’s supplies because it has access to those critical national assets and plunge the industry and the entire nation into chaos. PENGASSAN should be mindful of the security implications of its action. This is 2025, and not 1993, when it and NUPENG rode on the wave of the moment to make the country too hot for the military to govern.

They enjoyed the people’s backing then. They do not have such support now, so they should tread gingerly, and not give themselves a bad name – that is if they have not already done so. Dangote and PENGASSAN should give the ongoing dialogue brokered by the government a chance so that industrial peace can return. It is a time to embrace and not a time to fight.

All is set for the official commissioning of the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oli Export Terminal in Rivers State, Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 8, 2025.

The facility established by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) operator of the Otakikpo field PML 11 with operational base in Ikuru town, Andoni local government of Rivers state, is the first Indigenous Onshore Terminal to be built in Nigeria by a wholly indigenous company and the only one to built in the country in the last 50 years.

The last one before Otakikpo Terminal- Forcados Terminal was commissioned in 1971

A statement by the firm said Governor, Simnalayi Fubara, top government functionaries at the federal level as well as key stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to be led by the Hon Minister of State Petroleum (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri will attend the inauguration.

The statement by the Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Services , Mr Olusegun Ilori, explained the completion of the terminal is a strategic initiative that aligns with the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to boost oil production in the country.

Operators in the oil and gas sector have identified evacuation challenges as a major barrier to achieving the Federal Government’s goal of producing three million barrels of crude oil per day.

The Otakikpo terminal is expected to provide a lifeline to over 40 stranded oil fields who now has a ready evacuation outlet thus unlocking million of barrels of oil otherwise held down in the wells.

The $400m new terminal with an initial storage capacity of 750,000 barrels expandable to three million barrels and a loading capacity of 360,000 barrels per day is also expected to support the government’s objective of lowering production cost in the industry.

Chairman /CEO of Green Energy, and Chief Host of the commissioning event Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe noted : ‘What we have achieved here is not just a storage solution, but a game-changing national infrastructure that has opened a new pathway for about 40 stranded oil fields to finally contribute to the economy,’

There is a question on the lips of many Nigerians today, whispered in market stalls, muttered in traffic jams, debated in beer parlours, and sighed in private living rooms: ‘Is life better now than it was two years ago?’

The instinctive answer is quick, sharp, and unanimous – no. But the danger is not in the answer itself; it is in the very question. For the question carries within it a fatal illusion – that if nothing had changed, if the nation had clung tightly to the status quo of May 2023, then life today would be as it was then. It presumes that the price of a litre of petrol would have stood still, that the cost of rice would have remained steady, and that the exchange rate would have stayed calm like a placid river. But reality is not a stagnant pond; it is a restless tide. And the Nigeria of 2023 was not a pond at all – it was a raging whirlpool pulling the nation downwards.

A nation on the edge of ruin

Let us peel back the calendar to those days of May 2023. The nation was like a fevered patient trembling on a hospital bed, pulse weak, breathing shallow. The economy was already gasping, the naira wheezing under the burden of reckless printing. Over N30 trillion had been conjured out of thin air, not to build, not to innovate, but simply to spend. Inflation was not creeping – it was galloping, trampling the poor first, then reaching hungrily for the middle class.

Federal revenue was no better. Ninety-seven percent of it was devoured by debt servicing. Imagine a man earning N100 and handing N97 of it to creditors, then borrowing again at usurious rates just to pay his children’s school fees and buy garri for the house. That was Nigeria.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), once envisioned as a fountain of national wealth, had become a bottomless pit. Royalties meant for the federation account were poured into the subsidy fire. Petroleum Profit Tax, that should have funded hospitals and roads, was rerouted into the same inferno. And when even these sacrifices failed, the unimaginable occurred – the future itself was mortgaged. Barrels of oil not yet drilled were pledged as collateral, borrowed against at double-digit interest, just so the nation could continue drinking the sweet poison of subsidised petrol.

By then, Nigeria could truly boast of no more than 200,000 unencumbered barrels of oil a day. A thin margin, thinner than a razor’s edge, hardly enough to keep the economy alive for half a year.

Had this reckless indulgence continued, by the close of 2023 the nation would have faced its own Sri Lanka moment – citizens clutching naira notes like useless leaves, praying in vain for a single litre of fuel. Petrol stations would have been graveyards of silence, their pumps like broken ribs sticking out of a collapsed chest. Commerce would have stuttered to a halt. And all the hopes of a Dangote refinery would have been nothing more than a mirage in the desert.

Nigeria was not on the road to comfort; it was on the brink of collapse.

The bitter medicine

Then came reform – like a surgeon rushing in with a scalpel, knowing the operation will be painful, but also knowing that without it the patient will surely die. Subsidy was removed. Exchange rates were adjusted. Fiscal tightening was introduced. It was bitter medicine, yes, but medicine nonetheless.

The nation groaned. Prices rose. Families tightened their belts to the last hole. Businesses cried out. But the truth remains: this is the agony of treatment, not the convulsion of death. It is the fire of purification, not the ashes of ruin. Without reform, Nigeria would not be in harder times before better times; it would already be in hardest times with no tomorrow to speak of.

Achievements amidst the storm

It is easy to forget, amid the storm, that there are seeds already being planted. Infrastructure is stirring again. Roads, railways, and bridges are not built in a day, but the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway now stretches like a ribbon of hope across the map. Each kilometre laid is not just tar; it is a stitch in the torn fabric of regional development.

The digital economy hums with new promise. Tech investments and fintech innovations are beginning to sketch the outlines of a future where Nigeria is not merely Africa’s consumer market, but its technological heartbeat.

Foreign investment is trickling back. Those who fled in distrust are returning, cautious but curious, like birds watching the sky after a storm. Pledges of capital, promises of factories, new diplomatic engagements – these are the ripples that may one day swell into waves.

Food security is back on the agenda. Efforts to boost local agriculture, to arm smallholder farmers with tools and credit may yet reduce the humiliating dependence on imported staples. The farmer’s hoe, sharpened with policy, could become the nation’s shield against hunger.

These do not yet soften the bite of inflation in the market. The woman counting tomatoes still sighs. The taxi driver still winces at the pump. But the scaffolding of a stronger economy is being erected, piece by piece, even if the house is not yet habitable.

The distraction

And yet, while the patient struggles through recovery, some prefer to debate the doctor’s childhood. Did he attend primary school? Who were his classmates? Why has he not named them one by one? Why has he not gone to court?

Such arguments are smoke while the house is on fire. They are shadows dancing on the wall while the real battle rages outside.

History does not record Roosevelt’s classmates; it remembers how he steered America through the Depression. No one asks Lee Kuan Yew to name his first teacher; they remember the Singapore he built from swamp to skyline. Leadership is not a roll call of old schoolmates. It is a ledger of results.

Certificates are paper; governance is iron. And the iron question before us is not did he attend this or that school, but is he performing or not?

Tinubu has chosen not to waste his breath on distractions. He has fixed his gaze on the mountain ahead, rather than turning to chase every barking dog on the roadside. A mute man in the marketplace may seem weak, but sometimes silence is the loudest declaration: I am busy with what matters.

Between anger and understanding

Nigerians are justly angry. Anger rises from the empty wallet, from the landlord’s knock, from the hungry child. But anger, if it must burn, should burn in the right direction. It should not be misdirected at personalities, or swallowed by conspiracy theories, or squandered in nostalgia for the subsidy days. Those ‘cheap’ days were not days of blessing; they were days of deceit, when the nation’s lifeblood was drained behind a mask of temporary relief.

To demand their return is to beg for national suicide – a slow, sweet death disguised as comfort.

The long road

Nigeria today is walking through a narrow valley. The road is rough, the sun scorching and the burden heavy. Many stumble. Many curse. But the truth is stark: without reform, there would be no road at all – only a cliff edge and a plunge into ruin.

The task of leadership is not to make today painless; it is to make tomorrow possible. Tinubu’s reforms are not a lullaby; they are a bugle call. They do not promise instant comfort; they promise survival first, stability next, prosperity later.

We stand, therefore, between pain and progress. And while the storms roar and the journey bruises our feet, storms eventually clear the skies, and valleys eventually lead to mountaintops.

The real question is not about certificates tucked away in some drawer of the past. The real question is simple, urgent, unromantic: is Nigeria being steered away from collapse?

And the answer, however grudging, however painful, is yes.

Ahead of this month’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, former International midfielder, Friday Ekpo, has raised serious concerns about the capability of the Super Eagles to ride their luck in the upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin.

Nigeria lie in third position with 11 points behind both Benin and South Africa on 14 points in the

Group C of Africa Qualifications for FIFA World Cup 2026 after FIFA docked three points from Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player in their previous match against Lesotho .

Speaking on the development, Ekpo believes the group remains wide open but warned that the Super Eagles must win their next two matches to have a realistic chances of booking a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

‘My concern is not Benin or South Africa. We should watch out for Lesotho and Rwanda behind us,’ Ekpo, who represented Nigeria between 1989 and 1993, said in an interview aired on Brila Fm.

He pointed out that South Africa remain a strong threat despite recent points deduction by FIFA, adding the Super Eagles must in the qualifiers,

‘The situation is very critical,’ he said. ‘Nigeria not being able to win back-to-back games is a big worry. We need to sit back, rethink our strategy and ensure we pick up six points from our remaining fixtures. While we are busy calculating, other teams are simply focused on winning their matches.’

The Super Eagles will be away to Lesotho on October 10 while the coach Eric Sekou Chelle-led side hosts neighbouring Benin Republic on October 14 in Uyo.

However, the Super Eagles will have to make do without key players Ola Aina, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Cyril Dessers who are all sidelined with injuries.

Chief Economist at Afrexximbank, Yemi Kale, yesterday projected that inflation could fall to about 14 per cent by the end of 2026 if the Federal Government’s ongoing structural reforms are sustained.

Kale, former Statistician-General of the Federation, spoke at the Independence Day edition of ‘The Platform Nigeria’ yesterday, with the theme: ‘Rebuilding our nation.’

Others who spoke at the event convened by the Pastor Poju Oyemade Covenant of Nation were entrepreneur/ expert on food ecosystems, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli; governance expert and lawyer, Joe Abah; strategy consultant, Leke Alder; and former Super Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami.

Delivering his speech entitled ‘Reform and resilience: Strengthening Nigeria’s economic Foundations,’ Kale projected that inflation could fall to about 14 per cent by the end of next year, if reforms are sustained.

He, however, cautioned that despite the projected drop in inflation, Nigerians would continue to feel the strain.

‘Between now and then, the hardship will continue. The lesson here is clear: reforms must be matched with targeted and effective social cushions to protect the most vulnerable,’ Kale said.

The expert urged the Federal Government to stay the course on reforms despite the short-term hardships they inflict on Nigerians.

He warned that abandoning the reform process could push the country back into another cycle of low growth, high inequality, and fiscal stress.

According to him, the government’s reforms since 2023, including subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and tighter monetary policy, have begun stabilising the macroeconomy.

Kale, however, stressed that the reforms would be incomplete without strong social protection and structural transformation.

He said: ‘Reform is like curing a fever. You must endure some discomfort as the medicine takes effect. But the alternative of letting the fever run just because the pill is bitter, or the injection is too painful, is far worse.’

Kale pointed out that Nigeria’s monetary policy had regained credibility after years of inconsistency and quasi-fiscal interventions by the Central Bank.

He noted the sharp increase in the monetary policy rate to 27.5 per cent, one of the steepest in history, which was recently reduced to 27 per cent, as well as efforts to mop up excess liquidity through streamlined open market operations.

The Afrexximbank boss said importantly, these actions were accompanied by clearer communication, regular policy reports, forward guidance, and transparent explanations of the inflation outlook.

The results, according to him, are now visible.

For instance, headline inflation, which averaged 25-30 per cent in 2023 and 2024, he said, has begun to ease towards the low 20s.

Also, every percentage point reduction, he added, protects the real value of salaries, pensions, and savings, and reduces uncertainty for investors who must plan projects years in advance.

Kale was, however, quick to acknowledge that while macroeconomic stabilisation was visible in the data, millions of Nigerians still measure progress in ‘the price of food, the reality of electricity, and their children’s job prospects.’

He commended initiatives like the Student Loan Act and state-level fuel relief packages but called for deeper reforms in education, healthcare, and social protection.

‘Without shared opportunities, inequality and unrest will erode stability. Power and fiscal reforms should empower states, while federal economic and agro-processing zones can lift lagging regions,’ he said.

On Nigeria’s energy and electricity challenges, Kale lauded the Dangote refinery, which exported its first gasoline cargoes in 2025, as a step toward reducing dependence on imported refined products.

He, however, identified a number of unresolved issues that could hinder its impact on domestic supply, such as reliable feedstock supply, transparent pricing formulas, labour disputes, and clear currency settlement mechanisms.

Kale also identified infrastructure investment as both an economic necessity and a macroeconomic stabiliser.

Citing World Bank projections, he said Nigeria requires $3 trillion by 2050 to meet infrastructure needs, including $575 billion for the transport sector between 2020 and 2043.

He urged that part of the savings from subsidy removal should be legislated and earmarked for transport, logistics, and energy infrastructure.

Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has expressed her emotions after missing out on Nigeria’s campaign for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite putting up a historic performance in the United States.

Speaking after her record-breaking display in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the striker described playing for the Super Falcons as ‘a very big honour’ and reaffirmed her desire to return to the national team setup.

‘I am always more than happy to represent the green white green. I’m doing what I can to get my feet together and hopefully get called up. I am so, so glad to give Nigeria this precious gift,’ she said.

While her current exploits have grabbed global attention, Monday revealed her biggest motivation remains wearing the Nigerian jersey again. Having missed out on the recent WAFCON 24 campaign in Morocco ,she believes her form could soon open the door for another Super Falcons call-up ahead of the WAFCON qualifiers second round double header against Benin Republic next month

23-year-old Monday’s last involvement with the Super Falcons was in October 2024, when the Super Falcons faced Algeria in a two-legged friendly.

The U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, are wrapping up their World Cup preparations in Abuja with a streak of impressive results that demonstrate their growing confidence and cohesion.

Since returning to camp, the girls have played eight friendly matches, winning all, scoring 26 goals and conceding none-a perfect record that has boosted morale ahead of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in Morocco.

Last week, the Flamingos turned on the style. They cruised to a 3-0 victory over Abuja All-Stars, with Praise Agba scoring on a loose ball, Olamide Olanrewaju converting from the penalty spot, and Zainab Raji adding a thundering third soon after the break. Goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu was heroic, pulling off multiple saves to keep her sheet clean. Earlier, they battled through a rain-disrupted friendly against Josiah Academy, winning 2-0 thanks to a Chisom Nwachukwu brace inside the opening 10 minutes before the heavens forced an early halt.

There were also emphatic wins over Nazareth Angels (5-0), with Queen Joseph scoring twice alongside goals from Praise Agba, Mariam Yahaya, and Chisom Nwachukwu, and a commanding 5-0 triumph over Horvel Prime, in which Queen Joseph grabbed a hat-trick in 35 minutes, supported by strikes from captain Shakirat Moshood and Azeezat Oduntan. In all their tune-up games, the Flamingos have demonstrated balance, depth, and hunger, from precise finishing in attack to defensive resilience.

The team is now fully focused on their World Cup campaign, where they have been placed in Group D against Canada, France, and Samoa.

The team is scheduled to depart Nigeria on 8th October, bringing their perfect run and growing belief to the international stage as they seek glory in Morocco (17th October – 8th November 2025).

The rush and craze for university admission among youths is no less encouraging. Many students see it as avenue to upgrade their status, others see it as an opportunity for learning and new experience. For some it is an opportunity to be certificated in certain fields, and start earning through knowledge gain. However, once they start rounding off their course of study, it is not uncommon for students to start thinking of the next thing.

Speaking to CAMPUS LIFE, Amuwa Olufemi, a 400-Level student, at Redeemer’s University, said: ‘After graduation, I plan to focus on my automobile business

I’ve always been passionate about cars, and I’m excited to build a business that will make a lasting impact on the industry and provide exceptional services to my customers.

‘I want to be my own boss and create something from scratch, I’m excited to take the risks and challenges that come with starting a business, and I’m confident that with hard work and determination, I can achieve my goals.

I also believe that my business will be successful because I’m passionate about cars and I’m committed to providing excellent customer service.’

Omowumi Olawale, an HND 2 student, at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) said after completing her studies, she planned to further her education.

‘I believe that education is key to unlocking my full potential, and I’m determined to achieve my goals and make a positive impact in my field.

‘I’ve always been interested in learning new things, and I believe that education is a lifelong process, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing.

‘I want to use my skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world, and I’m excited to contribute to my community and help others achieve their goals.

‘I believe that furthering my education will give me the opportunity to achieve my goals and make a positive impact in my field,’ she said.

Esther Emedom, a 400-Level student, at Caleb University, Lagos, said: ‘I plan to start up a small business. I want to be my own boss and create something from scratch.

I’ve always been interested in business, and I believe that starting my own business will give me the freedom and flexibility to pursue my passions and achieve my goals. I want to be a successful entrepreneur and make a positive impact in my community,’ she said.

For Anozike Alexander, a 400-Level student at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, he wants to use his skills to help businesses and individuals achieve their goals.

‘I believe that social media is a powerful tool for communication and marketing, and I’m excited to use my skills to help businesses and individuals achieve their goals.

‘I’ve been managing social media accounts for student organisations and creating content for various projects, and I can build a successful career in social media and achieve my goals.

I want to use social media to build relationships and achieve goals, I’m excited to help businesses and individuals succeed in the digital age,’ he said.

A former President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria(HFN) , Dr. Lanre Glover, has backed the candidacy of Jibrin Saidu for the federation’s exalted position in the upcoming elections this month.

Glover said Saidu who is bidding to take over from Samuel Ocheho who has served his mandatory two terms, has the capacity to build on the achievements of the outgoing President of the HFN.

‘The outgoing President Sam Ocheho has done an excellent job bringing respectability to handball both locally and internationally. There is an important need to put someone in the position to continue the trajectory and that person is Jibrin Saidu,’ Glover said.

Glover, who also served as the first Vice President of African Handball Confederation, said Saidu has shown his commitment to the development of handball and has the financial capacity to take handball to a higher level.

He continued: ‘In 2015 during the Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, Saidu bailed the federation out by sponsoring the team when the then President, the Late Dauda Yusuf was helpless.

‘He has sponsored several championships in Nigeria and singlehandedly sponsored the African Delegates meeting of the Commonwealth Handball Association in Abuja. He has the financial wherewithal and experience to propel handball to greater heights.

Glover said he was publicly endorsing the candidacy of Saidu in order to ensure a capable successor to Ocheho practically turned the fortunes of the federation around, adding: ‘I seize this opportunity to salute Ocheho for a job well done as he bows out.’