Ex-envoy Dr. Kayode Ojo, who delivered the 2024 Elizade University Diplomatic Exposure Lecture, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kayode Ijadunola
Nigeria’s former Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Dr. Kayode Ojo has expressed optimism in the future of Nigerian Youths and Nigeria, notwithstanding the country’s current challenges.
The ex-envoy who at different times was Nigeria’s ambassador to New York, the United States, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Belgium, and the UK among others, described Nigerian youths as “very resilient, innovative, creative, hard-working and intellectually endowed and therefore could always hold their heads up anywhere in the world.”
He spoke at Elizade University, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State while delivering the 2024 Annual Lecture of Diplomatic Exposure by the University
A statement by the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Williams Olufunmi, quoted the ex-envoy saying that experience has shown that the Nigerian youths are multi-tasking and remain one of the best crop of youths around the world who only need to be mentored and galvanized towards productivity and sustainable development.
According to the statement, Ojo said the global space is a fertile ground for the Nigerian youths to unleash their positive energy and vibes that will in turn bring up the glory of Nigeria and also change the narrative positively not only about Nigeria but the continent of Africa in a situation where everyone out of five Africans is a Nigerian.
He also praised the teaching and learning culture of Elizade University which offers the students practical exposure to global opportunities to which they can tap.
In his speech, Elizade University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Thadius Ijadunola expressed gladness that his “students are indeed proving their mettle on account of their performance both in National and International engagements.”
He assured that the university will not rest on its oars in producing globally competitive students.
Also, the Vice-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Prof. Omolola Oladunni Irinoye, who was the Guest of Honour, expressed delight at the great exploits of Elizade University, noting that it can only get better as the University goes higher.
The Chairman of the 2024 Elizade University Diplomatic Exposure who is the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Management Sciences of the institution, Prof Joseph Fabayo said the mission is to continually equip the students through international exposure for the realization of the town and gown genuine experience for wholesome output.
Also speaking, the HOD of History and International Relations at the University, Dr. Tunde Fajimbola said Elizade University is determined to positively change the narrative about academic qualifications in Nigeria whereby students will not only be academically qualified but will be professionally and ethically qualified to birth a new generation that will make Nigeria proud in the international community.
He said it is a thorough, involving, and engaging process that aims at total transformation, which had started producing heart-warming results of global reckoning.
The Elizade University Diplomatic Exposure is an annual practical session where students are exposed to opportunities on the International scene through the experience of seasoned Career Diplomats who have served in various missions worldwide.
This year’s edition featured Ambassador (Dr) Kayode Ojo, a distinguished multi-lingual Diplomat with six degrees from various institutions.
