Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
The President used the opportunity to thank the Founder, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Board members, faculty advisors, Professors as well as entire staff and the Class of 2019, (known as Honour Society) for taking the university to new heights. She applauded parents and families for joining her to celebrate the Honour Society graduates.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
She said: “you are about to leave the safety of the shores and venture out into the wide open seas, as the next chapter of your journey begins. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. You are ready to move into the arena of life, I know you will succeed, “she added.
The President used the opportunity to thank the Founder, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Board members, faculty advisors, Professors as well as entire staff and the Class of 2019, (known as Honour Society) for taking the university to new heights. She applauded parents and families for joining her to celebrate the Honour Society graduates.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
In her address, the President of AUN, Dawn Dekle said the graduating students were the best. In her words, “you have fire in your veins, hope in your hearts and you are each the super hero of your own story.” Dekle noted that being a super hero was a mindset-explaining that this represented the mindset of resilience, risk taking, and being the champion of any set of circumstances. She said that as members of the society, the students can take inspiration from Doctor Octopus in Spiderman 2, who said that intelligence was a privilege and needed to be used for the greater good of people.
She said: “you are about to leave the safety of the shores and venture out into the wide open seas, as the next chapter of your journey begins. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. You are ready to move into the arena of life, I know you will succeed, “she added.
The President used the opportunity to thank the Founder, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Board members, faculty advisors, Professors as well as entire staff and the Class of 2019, (known as Honour Society) for taking the university to new heights. She applauded parents and families for joining her to celebrate the Honour Society graduates.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.
The American University of Nigeria (AUN), recently graduated a total of 127 students, out of which 89 were in the first degree category, 37 with Master’s degree and only one postgraduate diploma. Nineteen of the Bachelor’s degree graduands were given award for their outstanding achievements, at the university’s 11th Convocation Ceremony, held at the Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement Hall in Yola.
In her address, the President of AUN, Dawn Dekle said the graduating students were the best. In her words, “you have fire in your veins, hope in your hearts and you are each the super hero of your own story.” Dekle noted that being a super hero was a mindset-explaining that this represented the mindset of resilience, risk taking, and being the champion of any set of circumstances. She said that as members of the society, the students can take inspiration from Doctor Octopus in Spiderman 2, who said that intelligence was a privilege and needed to be used for the greater good of people.
She said: “you are about to leave the safety of the shores and venture out into the wide open seas, as the next chapter of your journey begins. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. You are ready to move into the arena of life, I know you will succeed, “she added.
The President used the opportunity to thank the Founder, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Board members, faculty advisors, Professors as well as entire staff and the Class of 2019, (known as Honour Society) for taking the university to new heights. She applauded parents and families for joining her to celebrate the Honour Society graduates.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations. By Hannatu Bashir
The American University of Nigeria (AUN), recently graduated a total of 127 students, out of which 89 were in the first degree category, 37 with Master’s degree and only one postgraduate diploma. Nineteen of the Bachelor’s degree graduands were given award for their outstanding achievements, at the university’s 11th Convocation Ceremony, held at the Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement Hall in Yola.
In her address, the President of AUN, Dawn Dekle said the graduating students were the best. In her words, “you have fire in your veins, hope in your hearts and you are each the super hero of your own story.” Dekle noted that being a super hero was a mindset-explaining that this represented the mindset of resilience, risk taking, and being the champion of any set of circumstances. She said that as members of the society, the students can take inspiration from Doctor Octopus in Spiderman 2, who said that intelligence was a privilege and needed to be used for the greater good of people.
She said: “you are about to leave the safety of the shores and venture out into the wide open seas, as the next chapter of your journey begins. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. You are ready to move into the arena of life, I know you will succeed, “she added.
The President used the opportunity to thank the Founder, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Board members, faculty advisors, Professors as well as entire staff and the Class of 2019, (known as Honour Society) for taking the university to new heights. She applauded parents and families for joining her to celebrate the Honour Society graduates.
Delivering the Convocation lecture entitled “Diversity, Unity and the Future,” the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnena Elendu-Ukeje recalled that at a conversation during the World Bank meeting in Washington DC, USA, Nigeria came under knocks on every economic projection and indices bordering on education, food security, hunger and self-sustainability, gender mainstreaming, strength of democratic institutions, human resources development and artificial intelligence, among others.
The truth, she said, was that statistics about the nation was depressing. Among the statistical data, according to Hon. Elendu-Ukeje, indicated that Nigeria ranks 4th worst in gender parity; it had about 13.1 million Out-of-School Children; 5th poorest nations in the world and the 3rd most terrorized country in the world.
Others show that Nigeria had the highest rate of infant mortality in the world and about 9.9million loses of jobs alone in 2018 and also recorded a slow GDP growth of about 1.92% the same year. The World Bank also forecast a bleak future for the country.
The Convocation Lecturer recounted that when she asked the World Bank its own intervention strategies on how to remedy these bleak statistics, its representatives only said, the world was concerned and keeping an eye on Nigeria because it is her problem and the solution must be home grown. She said that history had shown that every time a generation ran out of ideas as the current generation and proceeding ones obviously had, an opportunity was usually created for the succeeding generations.