The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osibanjo has commended the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Babcock University for supporting the drive for quality education in Nigeria.  His call came as he gave a special address at the University’s 33rd inaugural lecture, August 8, 2021. Professor Osibanjo who came as a special guest and former classmate of the lecturer, 

Prof. Oluseyi Oduyoye, anchored his commendation on the church’s supportive role in building a rich workforce in Nigeria through its investments in Babcock University. “Let me commend the Seventh-day Adventist Church for investments it has made in developing quality education in Nigeria. This is the direction many religious organizations must follow.

 The real work of ministry is to reach out especially to those who are unable to afford quality education.”  

He also called on the state government to support the Federal Government’s development efforts for the survival of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises SMEs in Nigeria. While sharing the Federal Government’s efforts to boost economic growth through providing SMEs with seed investments, grants and incentives for expanding clusters of trade in Benue and Anambra State, he said state support would ensure these efforts go a long way. He revealed that the Africa Development Bank, AfDB has offered to support the Federal Government’s SME growth with the sum of $500 million dollars to complement its current effort. “The economic future of our country is de-pendent on small businesses. SMEs employ the largest population of the workforce and the State government support is very critical. Those business-es bring hope, jobs and support for many families.” 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is Welcomed to Babcock

Proessfor Tayo Welcomes the Vice President and the Deputy Governor of Ogun State

The Inaugural lecturer and other dignitaries

Professor Tayo does the Citation of the Inaugural Lecturer

Audience Listening to the Lecture

Audience Listening to the Lecture