A Non-Governmental Organisation, Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative has called on Nigerians particularly the youth to be more patriotic and hardworking for them to become more relevant and respected leaders in their various field of endeavor.
The Patron of the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative, Ambassador Hassan Ardo Tukur made the call when he was receiving his honorary Doctorate Degree, at the 15th Convocation Ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) in Oyo State.
In a statement signed by the NGO’s Program Manager, Abdulkadir Lawal, Ambassador Tukur said hard work and dedication to duty were two attributes that can take Nigerians to an enviable height as exemplified in the celebration he received from LAUTECH.
He maintained that his desire for many things including being a lecturer was shattered when his mentor was eliminated in the late 1980s but his dedication and passion for excellence spurred him into many other areas including diplomacy.
Ambassador Tukur, who is also the Principal Officer to former President Goodluck Jonathan, described the award as a dream come true despite not being a lecturer that he so desired.
On his part, the Program Manager, Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative, Abdulkadir Lawal described Ambassador Tukur as diligent and persevering as the award was well deserving.
