Nigerian youth have been urged to seize opportunities and push for positive change in the country, instead of condemning the nation.
The Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede gave the counsel while delivering his special Jumat Service held to precede activities for the 2024 convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the institution.
Oloyede charged the citizens to continue to pray for the country and its leaders instead of cursing them.
The Don advised the citizens not to be involved in vices nor contribute to the brain drain syndrome.
He urged them to have a mindset of giving back to society after benefiting from the educational sector.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Peter Olapegba, in his address, expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life and the grace to witness another year and for sustaining the institution for the past 76 years.
Olapegba who spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Kayode Adebowale, appreciated the Chief Imam and the University of Ibadan Muslim Community for consistent prayers and support for the present administration.
