Former Minister of Works, Housing, and Power, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has urged Nigerian youths to work hard and shun the pursuit of sudden wealth, warning that it often leads to regret and lifelong consequences.
Fashola gave the advice while delivering the University of Ilorin’s 40th Convocation Lecture titled “The Gen-Z Playbook: Navigating Work and the Real World” at the university auditorium in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday.
He said the quest for quick wealth usually comes with dire consequences, including misery, regret, and irreparable damage to one’s life and reputation.
The former minister advised graduands to have the courage to reject unethical shortcuts to success, adding that the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to create opportunities for young Nigerians.
Fashola also urged the students to build meaningful human relationships rather than overdependence on technology.
He encouraged them to use social media responsibly by showcasing their talents and promoting Nigeria’s image positively to the world.
In his address, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, University of Ilorin, Abiodun Aluko, advised the students to uphold good behaviour and integrity.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), in his remarks, charged the graduands to become agents of transformation and contribute meaningfully to national development.
