OAU Alumni President Challenges Nigerians On Hard Work

President of the Obafemi Awolowo University Alumni Association Worldwide, Barr Fred Aburu has challenged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of hard-work, transparency and dedication as they represent the road map to success in any human endeavour.

This is even as he urged the citizenry to render quality service and portray impeccable character for higher productivity to the nation.
Barr Aburu made this known at the 4th quarterly meeting of the Global Executive Council held in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

Barr Aburu emphasized that the training they received in Obafemi Awolowo University was aimed at excellence and expressed excitement that members all over the world were measuring up to expectations.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. We are a people of excellence, a thorough breed and will always display these at all times.

“You have tremendous potentials, a lot have been deposited in you and the end product should be perfect and excellent performance,” he stated.

He submitted that there are two universities in Africa, “Obafemi Awolowo University and others” as exemplified by the level of teaching and learning made available by the institution.

Barr Aburu revealed that the citadel of learning represents the best in Africa and expressed delight that this is visible in the behavioural patterns of members as they dominate the scene worldwide.

He called on members to take pride in giving back to the society through sacrifice, aimed at uplifting their Alma Mata.