The National Vice Chairman (North Central) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator Tunde Ogbeha, has urged state and federal governments to make stronger commitments to education, particularly universities — both public and private.
Speaking at the weekend during his honorary doctorate degree acceptance speech at the Benson Idahosa University’s 21st Convocation Ceremony in Benin City, Edo State, Ogbeha stressed that government at all levels must provide adequate support for the education sector.
“It is only qualitative education that can guarantee the future of our children and nation. We must therefore consider it a task that the future leaders receive the best in education,” he said.
He further called on the government to create an enabling environment that guarantees the security of lives and food production by curbing the activities of herders/farmers clashes, banditry, and kidnapping.
According to him, these challenges pose serious threats to educational development in Nigeria.
Ogbeha further emphasized that “the nation’s greatest resources has never been in the oil reserve or her mineral wealth; it has always been in her people. Every investment in education, every commitment to developing human capital, and every effort to build institutions that work for all citizens brings us closer to realizing the Nigeria of our dreams.”
Commending the graduands for their hard work and perseverance, he urged them to “go out and be bold, be excellent, and be unstoppable,” adding that “Nigeria, and indeed the world, is waiting for you.”
“Our nation needs innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who will tackle issues like unemployment, climate change, food security, and good governance. You are not too young to lead. Go out and be the world changers,” he charged.
Present at the convocation were ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark; former Edo State Governor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion; Chairman of Mainstream Energy Solution, Colonel Sanni Bello (Rtd); and, Madam Esther Ogbeha, wife of the awardee, among others.
