Industrialist harps on building entrepreneurship among youths
One of Nigeria’s most prominent entrepreneurs, investor and philanthropist, Michael Ade Ojo, has stressed the need for developing and mentoring young minds in entrepreneurship, especially students in tertiary institutions. He pointed out that this is critical for Nigeria to achieve true greatness.
Ade Ojo made this known in Lagos where the new logo of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State was unveiled to a select audience of corporate icons, University dons and media executives.
Ade Ojo, explained that the new logo is a step towards actualising his vision of creating a world class institution of higher learning, dedicated to the pursuit of academic, entrepreneurial and moral excellence. “we are unveiling this new identity to herald a new dawn in the life of our great institution established for the growth of knowledge, character as well as the total development of mankind.”
He stated that the new identity reflects the resolve of the university to breed young men and women who will break new grounds in all areas of human endeavours in accordance with global best practices”. He also appreciated specially, the National Universities Commission for their support in the approval process of the new logo.
The Pro-Chancellor of Elizade University, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede also spoke, extolling premium ingredients of excellence assembled by the management of Elizade University. He identified passionately with the visionof the founder, which is to create a world class university than can compete in all areas with top universities like Harvard, Oxford, Yale etc.
Aig-Imoukhuede further said “One of the things great universities are known for is their larger-than-life image. This is why you find people buy and proudly wear T-shirts of such schools across the globe. Many are ready to defend the school and identify as alumnus years after their exit.
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