Baptist Convention President Urges Youths to Stay Focused

At the 21st convocation of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, Rev. David Idowu, President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention and Visitor to the university, addressed 1,443 graduands, comprising 1,345 undergraduates and 98 postgraduate students. He urged the youths to be wary of distractions and societal breakdown, emphasizing the importance of hard work and moral integrity.

Idowu challenged the youths to take up leadership roles, citing his own experience of becoming a pastor at 21. He encouraged them to draw inspiration from Nigerian independence leaders like Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sir Ahmadu Bello, and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who became leaders in their youth.

He stressed the need for focus and purpose in life, advising the youths to remain prayerful and dedicated to good causes. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jonathan Babalola, also highlighted the university's achievements, including full accreditation for eight academic programs.