Politics
SEN. Tokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) has called on youths to emulate those who have made success through bonding, team spirit and dedication to hard work.
He made the call on Saturday in Lagos in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He spoke on the sidelines of the 35th anniversary of the Alumni Pioneer Class of 1988, Lagos State University (LASU).
The senator urged young people to embrace togetherness and sportsmanship, which encourage evolution of a better society.
According to him, there is a lot to learn from the class of ’88 because of the members’ spirit of bonding.
“We graduated 35 years ago, went our separate ways, but there is still a bond that is bringing us together.
“So, the younger generation should learn from such arrangement, because that is how a society evolves in a proper way.
“The fact that we can lean on one another, reach out to one another; is part of how a society evolves in a very decent manner, “ he said.
Also speaking to NAN, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Academic), Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Abiodun Denloye, urged young people to keep learning and relearning, to remain relevant in their chosen careers.
“What you studied yesterday has become irrelevant today; therefore, you have to continue learning and learning more.
“When I was in school, I studied zoology, but today, I am an expert in bio security.
“By implication, the zoology we learnt back then, which was theory, we have become practical in it in application, and that has been a major difference.
“It is good to always want to learn and learn more. We should also embrace team spirit,” he said.
Similarly, the President, LASU Pioneer Class ’88, Mr Olabode Garbadeen, said the essence of the gathering was to show gratitude to God.
He said it was also an opportunity to interact, exchange benefits, and to plot a way forward, especially in terms of giving back to their alma mater.
“We are 35 years today that we graduated from LASU; that makes it 39 years we entered LASU. This calls for celebration.
“If we are alive today and we have lots of our members doing well in different industries, social circles, government, military, in all spheres of life, we cannot, but to come together and celebrate.
“So, that is the core reason why we are gathered here today to showcase ourselves to tell the world what God has done for us and the journey ahead of us,” Garbadeen said. (NAN)
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-December 24, 2023 @ 6:33 GMT|
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