The newly-matriculated students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State have been advised to make everyday of their lives count and strive in order to make impact in society. The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zino Agribusiness, Mr. Adewale Onadeko gave this advice while speaking at the 11th Commencement Lecture in commemoration of the 2023/2024 matriculation ceremony of the University, held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the institution.
Mr. Onadeko said the students needed to discover themselves early, stating that they should know what their passion and the skills they possess in order to harness them properly in life and to chart their career path. He said, “Ask yourself, who am I? What gifts do I have? How do the gifts mature from seed to fruits? What do I have to apply to nurture it?” While he warned them to be careful about their circle of friends and their worldview, as these could sharpen the future they aspire for themselves. He revealed that there are two variance of limits, saying in acceptable limit, time management and obeying rules and regulations of the university were crucial, adding that the unacceptable limit is characterised by a mindset of fear of how their tomorrow would be.
The agripreneur urged the students to refuse the circumstances that would limit their mindsets, saying as they start their journeys in the university, they should start by consistently defining their purpose by aligning themselves with their vision. Mr. Onadeko, however, noted that for them to be a focused person in life, they must set their goals around every aspect of their life with admonition that “it is not enough to have purpose and set goals”, but they must pursue them with all determination.