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Unilorin Convocation Lecture: Justice Minister Emphasizes Role Of Education In Strengthening Democracy

Unilorin Convocation Lecture: Justice Minister Emphasizes Role Of Education In Strengthening Democracy

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has emphasized the need to reform the nation’s educational system in such a way that will make it nurture democracy and society.

Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Prince Lateef Fagbemi  said this while delivering his keynote speech during the Convocation Lecture held by the University of Ilorin  at its main auditorium on Friday which was part of the activities and programmes for the institution’s  39th convocation ceremony.

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Fagbemi ,who was the convocation lecturer, spoke on  Nurturing Democratic Values and Education for the Future of Nigeria’.

He submitted that Nigeria’s educational system must be overhauled in such a way that it will ‘imbue in us the democratic values of tolerance, respect for others and for the Rule of Law’.

The Attorney General also opined that Nigeria’s educational system must be overhauled to reorientate the citizens and make them to understand that democracy is synonymous with engagement, transparency and collaboration, and ‘not just a theoretical concept devoid of challenges and conflicts’.

The top  legal practitioner, who submitted that education reforms should involve focusing on transforming the way Nigerian people think through education, added that, ‘success should be measured by our broad-mindedness and openness to all aspects of life – nature, society, history, truth, and most importantly, to our fellow humans who work with us towards a common goal’. 

He however noted that ‘it is doubtful whether our current educational system can adequately address these tasks’ while adding that ‘democracy is a dynamic struggle and not static and it behoves Nigerians to eschew violence in every way’.

‘The future of Nigeria requires strong democratic values nurtured through an inclusive, just and equitable educational system. Education and Democracy are mutually reinforcing.

The task of overhauling the colonial-era curriculum to promote justice, equality, and freedom and create a more just and united society must begin at once.

In short, the integration of democratic values in our educational system will not only enhance academic excellence and development, it will also build transparent and accountable leaders, consolidate national unity, thus making our country, Nigeria, more equitable, just and progressive’ he said.

Prince Fagbemi also urged the graduands to impact positively and not negatively on society. 

‘I implore you to use your knowledge and skills, for the good of society, take initiative, think creatively, advance the social good and eschew evil and all appearances of evil. You must be champions of democracy and advocates of a strong, peaceful, prosperous and united Nigeria.

Convocation itself marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. It is also a time of looking back and reflecting on the road ahead; when the graduands consider how they can use their newly gained knowledge and skills to contribute positively to society. As you embark on the next chapter in your lives, I urge you to serve with conscience and love for humanity. More than anything else, your education has equipped you to understand the complexities of society and that there are no definitive black-and-white answers. Always remember that your education is not just a personal accomplishment but a tool for societal influence’ he said.

In his address, Vice-Chancellor of  the university, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), who  noted that, ‘No education, no nation’, added that education plays pivotal role in democratic setting. 

‘Citizens should be educated to be able to ask right question from their leaders. It promotes values of integrity, accountability among others’ he said.

The VC added that the graduands were taught to know that their education does not end with earning degrees, but to rather contribute to ideals of nurturing the country better with knowledge and the learning acquired- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you

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