These were the words of President Muhammadu Buhari when he spoke today at the 25th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
In a speech read by the Director of Science and Technology of the Federal Ministry of Education, Sunday Gandy Chega, President Buhari said: “No doubt, this gathering signifies hope and promise because our youth – vibrant, energetic and creative citizens – are the greatest resources and pillar of this country. Today may be rough and tough, but tomorrow will be better.”
The President enjoined the youths to look beyond the certificates they have acquired, adding: “students should get the grades they deserve when they earn it, and students should not get the grades they do not deserve when they have not earned it.”
He said that changing the country is not a magic wand for him alone as President, but for all Nigerians, saying “we all have to work for the desired change.
“As you all know, our administration came to power on the promise of change. Changing our society from the path of corruption in high and low places is a task we all must be committed to.
“It is not a magic wand that a single leader alone can use; we all have to believe in it and we have to work for it. Indeed, inculcating the virtues of honour, integrity and discipline are essentially the duty of the family and educational institutions.” [myad]
