Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo emphasized the growing challenge of finding individuals with integrity at the 2024 matriculation ceremony of Miva Open University in Abuja on Saturday.
Osinbajo advocated for the expansion of open university systems, calling them the future of higher education in Africa. He argued that the continent cannot effectively meet the demand for university degrees through traditional physical campuses alone.
He explained, “Every year, over 1.7 million applicants take the UTME exams conducted by JAMB, but only about 400,000 gain admission to universities. This leaves approximately 1.3 million eligible young people without an opportunity for university education.”
Osinbajo noted that Nigeria’s population growth, at an annual rate of about 6 million people, makes it impractical to rely solely on building physical universities. He urged education policymakers, educators, students, and employers to recognize that the traditional approach to higher education is becoming obsolete.
Congratulating the students, Osinbajo encouraged them to strive for long-lasting success, emphasizing, “Real success is not just about short-term achievements or social media followers. It’s about making a lasting impact through your work, contributions to society, and the values you impart to others.”
He stressed the significance of integrity, describing it as the foundation of real success. “Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. Be known for your consistency in upholding high moral values. Integrity is becoming scarce, and as a result, it is in high demand,” Osinbajo said.
He humorously added, “Even thieves seek people of integrity to safeguard their stolen wealth. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. The person who lasts is the one who is trustworthy because trust is the currency of business and relationships. If you lack integrity, it will become widely known, and opportunities will diminish.”
The Vice-Chancellor of Miva Open University, Prof. Tayo Arulogun, highlighted that over three thousand students were matriculating into 14 undergraduate programs across four schools: Computing Science, Allied Health Sciences, Communication & Media Stus, and Management & Social Sciences.
He noted that the significant increase in enrollment demonstrates the university’s progress and appeal within just one year of its elishment.
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Actions will speak louder than words. Lets hold him accountable for real ce.
I think Osinbajos emphasis on integrity is overrated. Open education is great, but integrity alone wont solve all issues.
I dont buy it. Osinbajos words on integrity sound hypocritical given recent events. Actions speak louder than words.
I dont buy it. Osinbajos words on integrity sound empty. Actions speak louder than speeches. Show us real ce.
I think Osinbajo should focus on more pressing issues than open education. Integrity wont solve all our problems.
I dont buy it. Osinbajos words sound good, but actions speak louder. Lets see some real ce!
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words. Lets see some real ce!
I dont buy the whole integrity talk from Osinbajo. Actions speak louder than words, show us real ce!
Actions speak louder than words, Osinbajo needs to step up and deliver results. Show us!
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words. Lets see some real ce, not just empty promises.
I dont buy it. Osinbajos words on integrity sound hypocritical considering recent corruption scandals. Actions speak louder than words.
Actions speak louder than words. Osinbajo needs to prove integrity through deeds, not just words.
I dont buy it. Osinbajo preaching about integrity? Thats like a fox teaching ethics to chickens. 🦊🐔
I dont buy it. Osinbajos integrity talk seems like a PR stunt. Actions speak louder than words. Show me results!
Actions speak louder than words. Lets wait and see. Integrity is proven through deeds, not just words.
I dont buy it. Osinbajos integrity talk seems like a cover-up for shady dealings. Lets not be fooled.
I think Osinbajos emphasis on integrity is hypocritical given recent political scandals. Actions speak louder than words.
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words, and his government has been riddled with corruption scandals.
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words, and Im not convinced. Open education is great, though.
I dont buy it! Osinbajos integrity talk is just PR. Open education wont ce corruption. Lets focus on real solutions.
Education is key to fighting corruption. Dont dismiss it. Real solutions include tackling root causes.
I dont buy it. Osinbajo talking about integrity? Ive heard enough empty promises. Actions speak louder than words.
I dont buy it! Osinbajos integrity talk is just a facade. Actions speak louder than words. Open education is a joke.
I think integrity is overrated. Who cares about being honest when you can just cheat your way through life?
I think Osinbajos emphasis on integrity is overrated. Its actions, not just words, that truly show someones character.
I dont buy it. Integrity and open education are overrated. Osinbajo needs to focus on real issues, not just talking points.
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words. Lets see some real ce in education!
I dont buy it. Osinbajo preaching about integrity? Thats like a thief giving a lecture on honesty. Laughable!
I dont buy it. Osinbajo preaching about integrity? The irony is strong in this one. Can we trust his words?
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words. Lets see real ce in education first.
Actions speak volumes. Lets hold him accountable for tangible improvements in education.
I think integrity is overrated. Who cares about open education when you can cheat your way through life?
Integrity is the foundation of character. Cheating only leads to a hollow existence.
I dont buy the whole integrity talk from Osinbajo. Actions speak louder than words, and Im not convinced.
I dont buy Osinbajos integrity talk. Actions speak louder than words. Lets see some real ce!
I think integrity is overrated. Who cares about open education? Lets focus on practical ss instead.
Does integrity really matter in education? 🤔 Lets discuss Osinbajos views on open education at Miva University! #thoughtprovoking
Im not sure if integrity can really be taught in a university setting. Its more of a personal trait, dont you think?
I think Osinbajos emphasis on integrity is crucial, but open education needs more practical support. What do you guys think?
I wonder if integrity in education can really be taught or if its just soing you either have or dont. 🤔
Can we really trust politicians preaching about integrity? Actions speak louder than words, especially in the murky world of politics.
I dont get why integrity in education is such a big deal. Cant we just focus on getting good grades?
Is integrity really enough to drive education forward? Or do we need more practical solutions for real progress?