Global Developments, Implications for Nigeria and Capacity Building
Convocation Lecture by Babs Omotowa Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State, Nigeria Friday 26th November 2021 at 1100hrs ———————- Salutations Good morning distinguished ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on the existing protocols already established. Today is a momentous and joyous day, and one full of gratitude to almighty God. I rejoice with the Chancellor, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, an exemplary man, who from a humble beginning established Nigeria’s premier private university in 1999. His nickname in primary school of “Exemption”, should have been called “Exceptional” - Domo Épa. I rejoice with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ezemonye, who has taken the University to great height, and is fulfilling his pledge to engage students in academic revolution as an antidote to unemployment. I rejoice with the parents of today’s graduands. You should feel proud and fulfilled. And to the proud heroes and heroines of today – the graduating class of 2021 – congratulations on your ac