A renown scholar and former Dean School of Engineering Federal Polythecnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has called on Nigeria leaders to listen to Professionals who are constantly proffering solutions to the problems of the country.
Government needs to enhance professional works, most especially in the areas of ethical practices,products outcome of research findings for patenting and due process in transaction, quality and standard for the promotion of value chains.
Engr. Olagoke, who is the Founder of the Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide dropped this hint while hosting the Executives of the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishment who paid a courtesy visit to the Wakajaye Headquarters of the religious group on Thursday,26th October,2023.
Prof Olagoke while blaming our leaders for the economic downturn of the country also advised the youths on good behavior and hard work, encouraged the parents too to pay rapt attention to their wards.He also attributed the economic and social problems bedeveling the Nation to the non-chalant attitudes of our leaders.
Olagoke in his lamentations for Nigeria raised salient posers."When is Nigeria going to have Sustainable Development and bequeathable legacy? Certainly, it is when Government conforms with organizational and professional ethics"
"If we take to the advice of professionals, Nigeria will be better.Our greatest problems is in not listening to the professionals who are suppose to rescue the country from its current economic and social problems.
Earlier in her speech which revealed the reason for the visit, the chairperson of NAFOHEADS Barrister Magaji Adama Funmilayo who heads Nigeria Posters Services (NIPOST) intimated Prof. Olagoke on their search for a credible patron which they have found in him because of his intimidating academic career and his uprightness and ability to speak the truth at all times,his passion and patriotism for Nigeria and humanity too.
"Sir your selection to become our patron was based on your ability to speak out the truth to our leaders at all times.This inspired us to search for credible leader like you and we know we are in the right place because we have been acquainted with your track records of achievements"
"Sir definitely we know that there are rots in the way the country is being run but because we are still in service we sincerely requires credible personality that will speak on our behalf and we know you are up to the task "
The secretary of NAFOHEADS, Mrs. Kehinde Adeyemi in her remarks disclosed that Prof Olagoke in his capacity as a national speaker and motivator is the right person to move them forward while Dr. Adewuni Oladapo,the vice chairman of the forum who doubled as the chairman,Civil service Week planning committee in his own remarks applauded the entrepreneurship spirit of Prof.Olagoke and urged him to register their students for NABTEB to gain additional certificated qualifications for future use.
"The truth has to be told about our country and we want a turnaround for peace, you are an upright person please continue even if you don't have people backing you, you have divine backing and no one can terminate your life "
Other speakers at the event described Prof. Olagoke who is also the Arole Ogun -Elu,Mogaji Aare Alasa Ibadan as someone who is passionate about the future of our country.
The renown scholar and cleric while accepting the offer however told the group not to entertain any fear in working with him for the progress of the group while he also donated several books he authored to the group to commence their library.
The investiture will come up later in the year.
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