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  • UNIBEN: Faculty of Pharmacy holds maiden public lecture

    UNIBEN: Faculty of Pharmacy holds maiden public lecture

    • By Good luck Nwabor

    The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Benin(UNIBEN), has held its maiden public lecture, marked with series of intellectual engagement to bridge the gap between academic and pharmaceutical sciences.

    The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Ighodaro Igben, decried the knowledge gap between ideas generated in academic laboratories and its application in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in the country. He assured them of using the lecture series in stimulating dialogues that would chart new directions for further practical research.

    “For too long, there has been a disconnect between knowledge generated in our academic laboratories and its applications in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, bridging this gap is not just an academic exercise, it is the moral and professional imperatives.

    Speaking on the theme of the lecture: Translational Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Bridging the Gap between Academic and Industries,”the guest lecturer, Prof. Martins  Emeje, who is also the Director- General of Nigeria Natural Medicine Development  Agency (NNMDA), frowned at  the restrained collaboration among scholars in the 21st century, which he said originated from hatred and jealousy. He urged UNIBEN lecturers and students to work hand in hand to enhance more innovations in the faculty.

     Emeje equally stated that translational research required people with diverse medical skills to work together and team to make real impact.

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    “Sadly, most lecturers here do not like themselves, they are envious, jealous of themselves and backbite against one another, how do you want to be innovative? You must be willing to submit to  superior argument even though you may be high above.

    “Today we have professors who hide under teaching and have not produced anything, according to Health Strategy Document for NEPAD, Africa remains far too dependent on importation of essential drugs, while Nigeria is the owner of malaria in the world. You can’t have translational research without having people of diverse background. Students should do projects that will make people look for them over an unsolved issue, do things that will make you indispensable,” he said.

    The Deputy Vice Chancellor who is also a professor of Pharmacognosy, Prof. Buniyamin Ayinde,  applauded the  lecture and urged lecturers in faculty of Pharmacy to sit up and work beyond the laboratory.

     “Medicinal plants are the basics of all the medicines we take, as a professor of Pharmacognosy, there is the need for us to look for short ways to project the utilisation of these herbs beyond the four walls of the university, so that whatever we have discovered that’s of real value to our people, we can find a way of putting them into production and administration by our people, particularly those  found not to be toxic to the vital organs.”

  • School wins 2025 National Maths contest in UDUS

    School wins 2025 National Maths contest in UDUS

    • By Wonderful Adegoke

    Ferscoat School has again established its place as a leading institution of learning with the emergence of one of its learners, Miss Idowu Oluwadarasimi Elizabeth as winner of the 2025 National Mathematics Competition.

    The event was held at Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto State, from August 31 to September 5, 2025. It  featured representatives from the 36 states of the federation in the final.

    Two of Ferscoat School students qualified for the national competition as representatives of Lagos State having won the state edition of the competition.

    Idowu Oluwadarasimi Elizabeth competed in the Senior Category and won first position out of 22 participants. She defeated representatives of Benue State who came second while Oyo State placed third

    Sunday Dominion also from the school competed in Junior Category but placed 9th at the Olympiad out of 23 participants – Ogun State claimed first and second position while Oyo State came third.

     According to the coordinator of the Olympiad, Mr. N. T. A. Abdul “all the students that represented Lagos State gave a good account of themselves and gave the state a wonderful representation that saw the state winning highest number of awards in the competition, third position in the primary category, quiz; second position in the primary category, Olympiad; first position in the senior category, Olympiad; best female in the primary category; and best female in the senior category.

    He said: “I salute the confidence and composure of Elizabeth, she is a First  class material if managed and motivated properly.

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    “Ferscoat has been consistent in performance in the state Olympiad. The teachers needed to be specially congratulated and appreciated for the passion to which they put in to ensure that the school was placed on the map.

    “For better performance in the future, I’ll suggest that the teachers encourage the students to do more critical thinking by giving them tasks that involve applications and thinking out of the box to solve problems with little or no guidance from the teachers, where possible.

    “Competitions do not have a syllabus nor a scheme of work that can be used as a guide for preparation.” ““‘““This means that there’ll be a need for the teachers to prepare the students beyond their level. 

    While celebrating the school’s impressive performance at the national level, the principal, Mr. Fred Opata said:  “It is to the glory of God and only shows the hard work put in place by the entire school community at ensuring excellence at all levels.

    He explained that the  school developed a strategy for competitions, we have a committee in place for all competitions. Last year we came third in the Awokoya Chemistry competition, 3rd in MAN Olympiad competition and this year it’s been much better. It falls back to the strategy put in place even though one cannot overrule the place of personal development of the learner.

    On her feat, the 16-year-old Elizabeth said: “Honestly, my motivation was a mix of my own drive and the support I got from people around me. I wanted to prove to myself that with hard work and consistency, I could really achieve something big. At the same time, I thought about my parents’ sacrifices, my teachers who kept believing in me, and even my friends who challenged me to do better. I didn’t want to disappoint them, and that kept me going.”

  • Ekiti to host National Inventors Summit on innovation, economic growth

    Ekiti to host National Inventors Summit on innovation, economic growth

    The Association of Nigerian Inventors (ANI), in collaboration with the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and the Oye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has concluded plans to host the 3rd National Invention Workshop and Exhibition to promote innovation, boost productivity, and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign products.

    The three-day event, scheduled for October 26–28, 2025, in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, will bring together policymakers, inventors, industry experts, academics, and business leaders from across the country to explore homegrown solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.

    Speaking at a press briefing in Oye-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Segun Oke, said the event, themed “Achieving Economic Development Through Invention, Innovation, Agriculture and Security Focus,” will serve as a platform to showcase groundbreaking inventions, indigenous technologies, and creative solutions to the nation’s most pressing needs.

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    According to Oke, the workshop aims to enlighten universities and students on ways to commercialise research ideas and innovation developed in classrooms and laboratories without relying heavily on imported technologies.

    His words: “This landmark event is a national platform for showcasing groundbreaking inventions, indigenous technologies and creative solutions that address Nigeria’s pressing challenges in agriculture, energy, health, education and digital transformation. It is also designed to foster partnerships between research institutions, entrepreneurs, government agencies and the private sector.

    “Hosting this year’s edition in Oye-Ekiti underscores our unalloyed commitment to decentralizing innovation and spotlighting emerging innovation hubs across Nigeria. Ekiti State, with its rich academic community and entrepreneur spirit, provides the ideal backdrop for a national conversation on invention, creativity, and sustainable development. Given Oye Ekiti historic attempts to serve as a base for invention and her recent demonstrated drive towards this goal, ANI is thus proud to associate with the town and her leadership.

    “The 3rd National Invention Workshop & Exhibition is not just an event, it is a call to action. By connecting ideas with investors and inventors with industries, the Workshop seeks to accelerate Nigeria’s journey from consumption to production, from dependency to innovation-driven prosperity”, he added. 

    Oke called on  government agencies, corporate organisations, development partners, academic institutions, and the general public to actively participate in the event, stressing that collaboration is essential to unlocking Nigeria’s creative and technological potential.

    A representative of FUOYE, Associate Prof. Daniel Uguru-Okorie highlighted the importance of the partnership in nurturing young innovators and providing a national platform for the commercialisation of local inventions.

    He said the workshop would bridge the gap between ideas and industry, thereby advancing Nigeria’s shift from import dependence to self-reliant, innovation-driven growth.

    Also speaking, a representative of the Oye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Busuyi Oke, assured stakeholders of the state’s readiness to host the convention, adding that adequate logistics and security arrangements have been made to ensure a successful and safe event.

  • Seven ways to invest in the future

    Seven ways to invest in the future

    By Ayodeji Adebowale 

    The future is not just something we step into but something to prepare for. True investment goes beyond money; it’s about building a foundation, a legacy that outlives the present and positions us for greater opportunities ahead. 

    Consider these seven powerful ways to invest in the future:

    1. Financial literacy & smart money habits: Wealth is sustained by knowledge. Learning about savings, investments, budgeting, and financial planning sets you up for stability and freedom tomorrow. Every coin wisely managed today multiplies in the days to come.

    2. Continuous learning & skills development: Industries evolve, technology advances, and opportunities shift. Future-ready people commit to lifelong learning through formal education, online courses, or practical skills. Sharpening your mind is one of the best future-proof investments.

    3. Relationships & networking: The connections you nurture today often become bridges to tomorrow’s opportunities. Building authentic, value-driven relationships ensures you’re not just walking into the future alone, but with allies who can support, guide, and inspire.

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    4. Health & well-being: No matter how much wealth or opportunity you gather, you can’t fully enjoy the future without good health. Investing in proper nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and rest ensures your body and mind are fit to sustain your vision.

    5. Technology & innovation: The future is digital. Whether it’s understanding AI, blockchain, renewable energy, or sustainable practices, positioning yourself within the wave of innovation allows you to ride the tide of progress instead of being swept aside by it.

    6. Personal branding & legacy: The name you build today is the reputation people will remember tomorrow. Cultivate integrity, excellence, and consistency. Your personal brand is an investment that will continue to yield dividends in trust, influence, and opportunities.

    7. Faith & values: A future without direction is like a ship without a compass. Investing in spiritual growth and strong values ensures you remain grounded no matter how uncertain the times become. Your convictions will guide your decisions and keep you aligned with purpose.

    On the final note, the best way to predict the future is to create it. These seven investments are not quick fixes, they are seeds. With time, patience, and persistence, they’ll grow into a tomorrow you’ll be proud to step into.

    Remember, the Future you don’t invest in, will be unproductive when it’s time to reap.

  • Don urges old students to embrace unity

    Don urges old students to embrace unity

    By Christiana Ohimai

    A senior lecturer at Imo State University(IMSU) Prof. Fabian Ukozor has urged old students to be united to further strengthen their developmental strides and impact.

    Ukozor spoke at the sixth anniversary of the old students of Township Comprehensive Secondary School, Amaifeke (TCSSA), Orlu, Imo State.

    The ceremony, which was held in Lagos ,attracted guests from across Nigeria as well as South Africa and Swaziland.

    The don, who was chairman of the occasion reminisced on how the TCSSA was established at a temporary site in 1980 after which it was moved to the present location in 1984, while highlighting how the  graduates  have impacted learning, business and philanthropy in Nigeria and around the world.

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    Ukozor enjoined the old students to embrace unity as a tool to impact more on the school for the coming generations.

    Among the dignitaries that attended the annual event are Chairman of Orlu Local Government, Pastor Chris Mbarie; a Lagos businessman, Chief CY Utah; and Eze Aneche 1 of Amaifeke, Chief Emmanuel Ohajimadu.

    Highlights of the event included  a video narration of the state of TCSSA needing rehabilitation by the Chairman, Planning Committee Coalition of the school, Pastor Victor Mcdonald, a N150 million appeal fund for the rehabilitation, presentation of gifts to special guests and the launch of the old students’ magazine.

  • Leadership, responsibility and state policing in Nigeria

    Leadership, responsibility and state policing in Nigeria

    The litmus test of true leadership lies not in flamboyant rhetoric or televised appearances, but in the daily, unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and security of one’s people. Today, as Plateau State and many parts of Nigeria are consumed by waves of violence and recurring attacks by non-state actors, we are compelled to ask: who truly stands for the people? Who is prepared to place lives above politics and truth above convenience?

    One feels  compelled to speak out on a deeply troubling stance taken by a Federal House of Representatives member representing our dear Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal constituency, Plateau State. His recent comments rejecting the idea of establishing state police forces reflect not only a misplaced fear but an insensitivity to the real and immediate threats that confront our communities daily.

    Security is not a privilege reserved for the elite, nor is it an ornament of political status to be paraded around election seasons. Security is a right—a non-negotiable, fundamental right of every Nigerian citizen.

    A contradiction in practice and principle

    It is nothing short of ironic that the same individual who expresses apprehension about governors allegedly arming state police with AK-47s, himself moves about with a full retinue of military personnel wielding those very same weapons. These armed escorts are government-provided, taxpayer-funded, and justified under the same logic that validates state-level security interventions.

    If the Federal Government can entrust the lawmaker with such heavily armed protection details, what moral or practical basis is there for denying state governors the ability to equip their own security outfits to protect vulnerable communities—communities that have endured immeasurable suffering, loss, and displacement at the hands of terrorists and bandits?

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    We cannot cherry-pick when and where security should matter. Security must not be exclusive to politicians. The people of Garga, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Wase, Qua’an Pan, and countless other areas across Plateau are not asking for luxuries—they are asking for their right to live in peace.

    Leadership must be rooted in empathy

    During his recent visit to Garga community—tragically hit yet again by terrorist violence—Hon. Gagdi arrived flanked by heavily armed security personnel. His presence, though appreciated, raises a fundamental question: if community policing and local vigilantes are good enough for the ordinary citizen, why were they not good enough to secure your visit, sir?

    It is disingenuous to advocate one standard for oneself and another for the people one was elected to represent. If, indeed, you believe that local hunters and vigilantes are sufficient for community security, then lead by example. Relinquish your own federal protection and walk in the shoes of those you claim to understand.

    There is a clear disconnection between the position you hold and the reality on the ground. The people of Plateau are not fooled by eloquent justifications that fail to translate into tangible protection for them and their families. We do not need more political semantics; we need solutions.

    State police is a necessity

    Nigeria’s security architecture, as currently centralised, has proven insufficient to meet the growing and localised security challenges across the country. The argument that governors may abuse state police powers is one that can be addressed with proper checks and balances—just as we manage accountability in federal institutions.

    To reject the formation of state police out of fear of misuse is to deny millions of Nigerians the hope of a safer tomorrow. It is an argument that serves the comfort of the elite, not the interest of the people. Security cannot be micromanaged from Abuja. It must be localised, responsive, and community-driven.

    State police would mean quicker response times, better local intelligence, and officers who understand the cultural and geographical terrain of the areas they serve. It is not only a smart security policy—it is a moral imperative.

    Loyalty to the people, not just the position

    Our allegiance as leaders must always be to the people, not to parties or positions. The dignity and lives of the people of Plateau are not bargaining chips in political debates. They are sacred.

    I call upon the National Assembly, the Presidency, and all stakeholders to move swiftly and decisively toward the establishment of state policing structures. Let us be bold in our reforms, transparent in our implementation, and just in our intentions.

    Let us remember that history will not judge us by the titles we held, but by the lives we saved, the truth we spoke, and the courage we showed in times of trial.

    •Chrysanthus contributed this piece from Plateau State.

  • FCE elect exco for campus journalists

    FCE elect exco for campus journalists

    Academia Campus Journalists, Centre for Undergraduate Programmes (CUDEP) of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, an affiliate of University of Ibadan, has  elected new executives for the 2024-2025 year.

    The new executives, who took the mantle of upholding the standard the organisation has set since its inception, were sworn in by the outgoing Chief Journalist Adekunle Joel.

    These executives elected from the highest to the lowest include, Chief Journalist, Modadeoluwa Tunde-Oso; Deputy Chief Journalist, Adeyinka Adetutu; Editor-in-Chief Isaac Joseph Inyang and  General Secretary Oloyede Boluwatife. Others are the Treasurer Anyenkegbe Destiny Ebosereme; Public Relations Officer  Popoola Ayooluwa; Journalist Marshal Anosiri Henry; Auditor Akah Miracle and the Assistant General Secretary  Oke Prestige.

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    In his acceptance speech,  Tunde-Oso said: “It was a moment of mixed feelings, I never expected it, but I guess members must have seen something in me that made them elect me, finding me worthy of this position.”

    When asked about his programmes, he stated: “My goal is to keep the fire burning. The flame of the academia must not die.

    “This ‘Flame’ represents the standard of truth, excellence and creativity in reporting that my predecessors had set during their time. I also aim not only to engender continuity but also to bring innovation and improvement to the organisation.

    “We need cooperation among members and executives in order to make this administration better than the last.”

  • ASCON chief named Oxford fellow

    ASCON chief named Oxford fellow

    By Temitayo Seidu

    The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo, Badagry, has  announced the selection of its Director-General, Mrs. Funke Adepoju, as the 2025/2026 Visiting Fellow of the AIG–Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

    Mrs. Adepoju, a seasoned administrator and reform advocate, brings to Oxford a wealth of leadership experience as a senior public servant and former Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission. She now joins an exclusive group of distinguished Nigerians who have received this prestigious fellowship since its inception, following in the footsteps of Professor Attahiru Jega (former INEC Chairman) and Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru (former FIRS Chairman).

    In her current role as Director-General of ASCON, Mrs. Adepoju is driving an ambitious agenda to reposition Nigeria’s premier Management Development Institute from a traditional training provider into a national reform hub and reform accelerator.

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     Her focus is on linking capacity building with reform outcomes, embedding digital governance into public sector training, and fostering partnerships that align with Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP-25) and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

    Speaking on the fellowship, Mrs. Adepoju expressed her excitement:

    “This opportunity is not just personal, it is national. The AIG–Blavatnik Fellowship provides a global platform to rethink how Management Training Institutes can evolve into reform accelerators. I am determined to leverage this experience to strengthen ASCON as Nigeria’s reform hub, and to contribute to Africa’s broader governance transformation.”

    The AIG–Blavatnik School of Government Visiting Fellowship is awarded annually to outstanding accomplished public servants from West Africa to undertake academic reflection, research, and global exchange at the University of Oxford.

  • LASUED seeks deployment of tech in pedagogy, others

    LASUED seeks deployment of tech in pedagogy, others

    •Holds maiden international conference

    By Opeyemi Sanusi

    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.

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    “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.

  • Our plans after school, by students

    Our plans after school, by students

    With emphasis on tertiary institutions churning out job creators rather than job seekers, students in schools of higher learning nationwide have outlined their plans after graduating. With the labour market swelling yearly, some want to be self-employed, while others desire more certification and knowledge. ADEBIMPE SARUMI (FOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY) reports.

    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.

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    “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.