Obtaining a degree certificate does not always translate to success in life, says Yemi Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on
Nigerian youths to utilise the productive period of
their lives, noting that while time waits for no
one, obtaining a degree certificate does not
always translate to success in life.
Osinbajo spoke at the 10th convocation of the
Lead City University, Ibadan where 590 students
were awarded first degree certificates in various
disciplines on Thursday. Among them, 39
students graduated in the first class category.
Miss Mary Olukorede was adjudged the best
graduating female while Amedu Anthony was
announced as the best graduating male student.
At the event, the Chairman of Benin Electricity
Distribution Company, Victor Osibodu, and the
Chairman of Musoro Booksellers, Kolade Musoro,
were also honoured with doctorate degrees.
Osinbajo, who was the special guest at the
ceremony, said, “I was 60 years old in March this
year, and I must confess that one of the greatest
surprises I ever experienced was that I just
suddenly became 60. I can clearly remember
when I graduated from the university. I was 21
years old at the time. How time flies.
“One of the important lessons that you will learn
is that time flies whether you are wasting it or
you are using it well. It simply flies back. At the
age of 60 years, I am entitled to give some
advice.
“By talent, a good degree and coming from a
very well-to-do family does not bring success
and certainly it does not bring greatness. The
most talented people, those who get the best
degrees do not necessarily become the most
successful in life.
“The difference between success and failure,
mediocrity or excellence is character. Along with
character is opportunity, perhaps the most
crucial is the grace of God. Character is a set of
values that shapes the conduct of an individual.
It is a set of principles spoken and unspoken that
a person observes and lives on.”
In his address, the Oyo State Governor, Abiola
Ajimobi, who accompanied the Vice-President,
said he was optimistic that the LCU would one
day be ranked among the top 10 universities in
Nigeria.
Obtaining a degree certificate does not always
translate to success in life.

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