Founder and Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, Lagos, Mr. John Obaro has urged Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, to strengthen research and partner with industry stakeholders.
He also tasked the university to ensure students are well trained for them to become digital leaders.
Speaking at the fifth matriculation of Trinity University entitled:”Raising a new generation of leaders in a digital age, the role of Nigeria Ivory Tower”, Obaro stressed the need for students and varsities to change from traditional leadership to new age leadership.
According to him, traditional leadership has reached its limit, and this is the time we must consider technological leadership to improve the education system.
“A new generation and new generation of leaders is required, a lot has changed and we need to move and align with the change.
“We must prepare for a world where we live side by side with robots, we must improve communication, conversation, persuasion and collaboration.”
He advised the students to focus and equip themselves to become effective leaders tomorrow.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Korede Ayo, said 411 fresh students were admitted for the 2022/2023 academic session.