The Youths have been charged to always strive to make positive impacts in whatever they find themselves doing. General Adekunle Shodunke (Rtd), made this known while chatting with Ofeoshi Peace, the Editor-In-Chief of the GreenLand News Magazine, at the Summit/Awards organised by the Swiss School of Business and Management recently in Abuja.
General Adekunle, who was recently Honoured by the Swiss School of Business and Management with Honorary Doctorate Degree and Fellowship Award also urged the youths to direct their energy towards nation building, uprightness, diligence and to always be found doing the right things.
According to him, “the Youths should always strive to make positive impacts in whatever they find themselves doing. They should also direct their energy positively, towards good things they see around and ensure that nothing impinge on the legacies of our founding fathers. With advancement in IT, there are so much resources they can tap into to make positive impacts around the world. They can engage in so much activities that will help to improve the lots of several Nigerians, in all sectors of the economy as they are the future of our tomorrow. I picture the greatness of Nigeria in their future”.
General Adekunle, had a meritorious service in the military that span over 35 years before retiring from the Nigerian Army. He is presently contributing immensely to the society as he engages in Agriculture, Real Estate development, philanthropic activities, Community Development, provision of security solutions and consultancy, thereby reducing unemployment and insecurity in the nation. He also said, “The award will definitely spur me to do more for humanity as I contribute to the development and growth of the nation. By the grace of God, I will use all that God has given me to contribute to the security of lives and property. That’s one way I can give back to the society that has made me what I am. I therefore, delicate the honours and awards to the Almighty God and service of humanity as well as to those people that are undergoing one form of suffering or the other because of the contemporary security challenges bedevilling our dear nation”.
The Summit was a global event where different countries participate online many Professors delivered lectures in the Summit.
The Summit whose objective was promoting innovation in education, leading to an improved global education ecosystem, is also aimed at using education, science and technology as tools for sustainable development in Arab and African countries.
The World Education, Science and Technology Summit was organised with the joint effort of the Swiss School of Business and Management, Unicaribbean Business School and International Summit of Leaders Worldwide.