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Nigerian Youths Must Be Self-reliance Through Entrepreneurship, Says Ex-VC, UNIBEN
A former Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin, UNIBEN, Emeritus Professor Richard Anao has called on Nigerian youths to embrace entrepreneurship with a view to getting out of “their present state of dilemma”, becoming self-reliance and overcoming the present economic challenges and unemployment.
The Emeritus Professor made the call in Benin Tuesday while delivering a lecture titled ‘Self-reliance for the Youths of Nigeria’.
The seminar, with the theme ‘Self-reliance’, was organised by Mere Production and held at Akindeko Hall, UNIBEN.
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The former VC who lamented that Nigerian economy is in a deplorable state, insisted that the only way out for the youths is to be self-reliance through entrepreneurship.
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He said: “The Nigerian youths must proceed along the entrepreneurial path if they want to become self-reliant.”
The VC added: “The Nigerian economy is historically stifled and its growth stunted. All indices of wellbeing point to the fact that the Nigerian economy is in a deplorable state, that it has been crumbling for a long time now, and has only descended to almost unbearable levels in recent times.”
The Emeritus Prof. who attributed Nigeria’s present economic woes to successive governments policies and incompetence, added: “Dire state of the economy is, of course,the result of bad governance, the deficient and inappropriate economic policies that were deployed by successive regimes to exploit for the benefit of the Nigerian citizens the enormous human and material resources with which the country is endowed. “
He added: “This is unfortunately the case in Nigeria. Nigeria does not utilise her ‘best eleven’ but instead settles for players who display unmitigated mediocrity. Only abysmal outcomes can therefore be expected!”
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman of the occasion and Executive Director Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Arch. Nnimmo Bassey said the event and the topic of discussion was unique because of the present state of the nation and particularly the youths.
While stating that individual and nation must develop the right understanding, mindset and outlook to having a bearing, he said: “Today is a very unique day. topic for today Conversation is very significant because of where we are at this time.
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“We are here today to look at our situation in a more fundamental way. We must strive to have understanding of issues. When we have the right understanding, the right mindset and the right outlook, definitely we can then come together to decide our bearing in life.
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“We must take our position based on correct and adequate information.”
In his goodwill message, Barr. Chima Williams, Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, opined that “what we need to do as a nation and youths is to unlearn those things that have brought us down, relearn the things that we did in the past that made us great and learn the new things that will move this country forward.”
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BREAKING: Akoko Leaves Placed On Ladoja Ahead Of Crowning As 44th Olubadan
The Afobaje of Ibadanland, Chief Waheed Popoola of the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State has placed the Akoko leaves on the head of the former Governor of the state, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, with a loud ovation from the mammoth growth in attendance.
The process is in preparation for his moving to the Ose Meji House where he would be crowded as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, shortly after leaving Labosinde Compound.
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Ladoja becomes Olubadan designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors, on Monday, July 7, 2025.
In attendance were the High Chief of Ibadanland; Aare Latoosa, Chief Onikepo Akande and others.
Details later…
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JUST IN: Tinubu Directs INEC Chairman Yakubu To Immediately Proceed On Leave
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure.
Insider sources say the move comes in response to what they described as Mahmood’s “last-minute betrayal” of the All Progressives Congress government that appointed him.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma reportedly met with President Tinubu shortly after the president returned from a 12-day working vacation, alleging that Mahmood’s efforts to register new political parties at the end of his tenure had disrupted Tinubu’s preparations for a second term.
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The governor also claimed that Mahmood was covertly backing a candidate in the Imo State governorship election.
Following this briefing, Tinubu reportedly requested that Mahmood suspend all official duties and proceed on terminal leave.
The decision has thrown the commission’s schedule into disarray, leading to the abrupt cancellation of Mahmood’s final quarterly consultative meeting with political parties, as well as a planned session with civil society organisations.
Tinubu is now expected to submit the name of a new INEC Chairman to the National Assembly in the coming days.
Mahmood was appointed to office by then-President Muhammadu Buhari on October 21, 2015, succeeding acting chairperson, Amina Zakari.
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400 Golfers Storm Abuja For Nigeria @ 65 Tourney
More than 400 golfers are set to compete in the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja.
The week-long tournament, organised to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also honour retired and serving officers of the Nigerian Army.
The Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Dr James Agbonhese, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday that the tournament aims to promote unity, camaraderie and national pride.
“This is more than a sporting competition. It is a reflection of our national values; unity, perseverance, discipline and excellence,” Agbonhese said.
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He said the event would also feature the commissioning of new facilities at the resort, including a midway hut, a modern golf practice range, a back nine starter shed and a golf cart bay.
Agbonhese commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Grand Patron of the tournament, for his unwavering support.
The Vice Chairman of TYB Golf Club, Dr Ali Peters, who represented the Club Captain, Maj.-Gen. Samson Jiya, said the event was a symbolic tribute to the military’s role in safeguarding national unity.
“As we celebrate, we must reflect on the legacy of our founding fathers and the sacrifices that brought us this far,” Peters said.
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He added that the new facilities would greatly improve the golfing experience for members and visitors.
Jummai Adamu, a member of the LOC, said more than 100 female golfers, including three professionals, would participate in this year’s tournament, reflecting golf’s growing popularity among women in Nigeria.
Tournament Manager, Mr Shola Adebayo, said the event would feature daily games, networking sessions and cultural showcases.
“It’s set to deliver not just top-level golf but an unforgettable experience for everyone involved,” he said.
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The tournament tees off on Sept. 27 and will conclude on Oct. 1 with a ceremonial tee-off.
Expected dignitaries include the DSS Director-General, Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye.
Others expected are diplomats, retired senior officers and other distinguished guests.
An award ceremony will be held later in the day to crown the tournament champion and honour winners across various categories.
NAN
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