Bring Back “your wealth of experience”: Catholic Bishop to Youth Planning to Leave Nigeria

“We at Veritas University will continue to inspire and shape the new generation so that the change we expect in our country is not the change we expect from politicians,” the Local Ordinary of Sokoto Diocese who doubles as Pro-Chancellor of Veritas University of Nigeria said.

He continued, “It is the change that will come with a big intellectual understanding of the complex nature of this country.”

“Every graduate who passed through Veritas University will be truly equipped mentally and intellectually to conquer Nigeria and the various Challenges we face as a country,” the Nigerian vocal Catholic Bishop who is also known for good governance advocacy further said.

He urged the graduates to “remain focused and remember the school they were leaving behind.”

“The quality of help and support you will get from the alumni will be determined by how they left this university,” the 71-year-old Catholic Bishop who started his Episcopal Ministry in September 2011 as the Local Ordinary of Sokoto said.

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He added, “As you prepare to spend a new chapter in your life, I encourage you to remain focused on your dream. Do not forget your alma mater because you are standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before you. Do not forget the sacrifices you have made.”

Bishop Kukah also appealed to lecturers at the institution of higher learning to strive to be role models to their students, and called upon parents and guardians to “endeavor to serve as models and mentors to these young people. Remember it could have been done anywhere. It’s not by accident that they are in Nigeria.”

Abah Anthony John contributed to the writing of this story

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