President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday disclosed that he has hope in the Nigerian youth, adding that they will one day make Nigeria greater than it is today.
Buhari said on Saturday during the 25th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State that the youths are the greatest resource of the country.
According to him: 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.
“I have hope in the youths because I see inventors, problem solvers and leaders that will one day make Nigeria greater than my government will make it.”
President Buhari, who was represented by the Director of Science and Technology of the Federal Ministry of Education, Sunday Gandy Chega, charged graduands to see their certificates as a testimony and not just as meal tickets.
Accordingly, he said: “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.”
Furthermore, Buhari said: “Changing the country is not a magic wand for me alone but for all Nigerians; 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.”
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