Unilorin VC Urges Graduates to Address Nigeria's Challenges

On October 22, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, addressed 11,213 first-degree graduands, urging them to confront significant challenges facing Nigeria, such as unemployment, insecurity, inadequate healthcare, food insecurity, and declining moral standards. Speaking on the theme “Let This Investment Count,” he encouraged the graduates to utilize their knowledge, skills, and values to create practical solutions for the nation’s social and economic issues.

Egbewole stressed that their education was a result of three key investments: parental sacrifice, institutional commitment, and personal effort. He warned against complacency and urged the graduands to honor their parents' sacrifices by achieving success and contributing to society.

He also reminded them that they would serve as ambassadors for the University of Ilorin, with their conduct and professional competence shaping public perception of the institution. Egbewole called on the graduates to embrace honesty, hard work, and innovation in their careers.