"I Will Support UI to Remain the First and the Best," assures Vice President Shettima

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency,
Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, has assured that he will support the University of Ibadan to remain the first and the best university in Nigeria and to reclaim its glory globally.

He gave this assurance while receiving the management team of the university led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The team was there to decorate him as UI@75 Ambassador Plenipotentiary.

The Vice President acknowledged that UI is the greatest citadel of learning in Nigeria and West Africa. He recalled, in his days as a postgraduate student in UI, the university had students from all over Africa who came to obtain UI degrees, adding that the university has produced many icons.

He reiterated the Federal Government’s unfaltering decision to reposition Nigeria’s education sector, affirming that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will mobilise both public and private sector support to reposition higher institutions of learning, particularly the University of Ibadan, being Nigeria’s premier university.

He expressed profound delight at the honour bestowed on him by the university, stating that he will gladly display the plaque in his office as a warm reminder of his staunch affiliation to the university.

The Vice Chancellor had earlier disclosed that he led the special team from the university to perform the significant task which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the University of Ibadan, restating that the university was established in 1948 and had turned 75 years on 17 November, 2023.

Professor Adebowale explained that the University through its UI@75 Committee decided to mark the landmark anniversary by carefully selecting notable Alumni of the University who have made invaluable impact and contributed significantly to the advancement of the cause of humanity.

He stated that the University had earlier designated many alumni as UI@75 Ambassadors while notable friends and eminent personalities who are not Alumni of the University were designated as UI@75 Ambassadors Extraordinaire.

He disclosed that the Vice President is the only alumnus of the university designated as
UI@75 Ambassador Plenipotentiary, the highest alumnus honour conferred.

The Registrar, Mr. Ganiyu O. Saliu, decorated the Vice President, on behalf of Council, Senate, Staff, and Students of the University, and presented a plaque to the honouree.

On the Vice Chancellor's entourage were the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Peter O. Olapegba, FNPA, fspsp; the Registrar, Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu, fspsp; Director of the Office of Alumni Relations, Professor Olakunbi Olasope; a Faculty member, Dr Babatunde Blavo; Mr Oladayo Olajide, and Mr Adeniyi Adebayo of the UI Directorate of Public Communication.

Courtesy: UI DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest

“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will."

The obvious trap that anti-GMO campaigners keep falling into is to base their argument around science instead of economics. That's a surefire way of losing the debate and making yourself look like some kind of Pastor Chris conspiracy kook.

Look, I come from a family where if you close your eyes and throw a stone, it will hit a doctor. They're like ants. And I can tell you for free that doctors are some of the most arrogant and intransigent professionals you will ever meet, especially where it concerns things that fall within their scope which they don't fully understand - but they will never admit it to you.

A doctor is like a pilot. They are trained to carry out specific tasks using a written set of instructions and parameters. Everything functions off checklists, instructions, and equipment that someone else created, and their job is to demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with these things. It's not a doctor's job to question the funding, motive, or methodology behind a peer-reviewed research paper. It's not a doctor's job to question why certain research studies have NOT been carried out and why.

A doctor's job, like a pilot's job, is to read what someone put in the book and follow the instructions built on this information. If a study conclusively proving that GMO food has negative health consequences has not been done because nobody will fund it, it's not a doctor's job to ask why. Just like despite Boeing whistleblowers as far back as 2014 having complained about the 737 MAX program, it wasn't the Lion Air pilot's job to determine whether the design of this aircraft posed any hazards. Their job was to follow checklist and do as they were told.

The truth that you will never hear a doctor admit is that most doctors are not especially knowledgeable about things outside their narrow field of specialisation. And even within their field, the knowledge they have is the knowledge that the medical industry allows them to have. Until now as you're reading this, many American doctors and nurses are still taught that there are racial differences in how pain is felt, and that black women feel less pain than white women. As a result of this completely racist, unscientific, 18th century nonsense which nobody has removed from the books, black women in the US are routinely given less anaesthetic during medical procedures, and they are 7-12 times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white women.

If you point this out to an American doctor, he will find excuses to deny the obvious or take offense at being queried by a layman who hasn't done 100 level Anatomy. Until Bill Gates funds a peer-reviewed study showing that this 18th century anachronism shouldn't be taught in medical school, and then lobbies the Department of Health to change its guidelines, they will keep defending it because that's what the books say.

So as an anti-GMO campaigners, the dumbest thing you can do is start quoting obscure or suppressed studies to 'prove' to a medical professional that GMOs are bad. It's a fight you cannot win and you would be foolish to even try. By the time he whips out a paragraph of 5-syllable words that he learnt from his medical textbook, you'll be left blinking your eyes and looking like a dickhead. Bill Gates is a very smart guy. He has ensured that the entire medical research space cannot produce any research that contradicts the one that supports his financial interests, and typically nobody who wears a white coat dares to stand up to him.

So stick to the economic argument, which is that one man cannot be allowed to privatise and monopolise an entire continent's food supply. Force them to remain on the defensive by using an argument that anyone can understand, and there is no logical comeback for.

Stop losing and looking silly because you want to take on a white coat on their own turf. It doesn't end well. Stick to what you can prove and defend empirically. Leave the Pastor Chris nonsense out.

FINALLY A YOUNG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR CAMEROON ? YES, CAMEROON!

Meet Ateki Seta Caxton.

At only 39, Seta proudly from the Northwest Region is among the youngest contenders in this presidential race. Yet, what truly sets him apart is his unmatched dedication, readiness, and people-focused leadership.

Here’s what’s remarkable:
Seta has already made tangible, lasting change without ever holding presidential power.

While others are pledging future action, Seta Caxton has already been hard at work on the ground.

As founder of New Seta, a dynamic non-governmental organization focused on youth empowerment and civic action, his impact speaks for itself:
• Over 10,000 young Cameroonians trained through the Repair Initiative
• More than 400 grants awarded to emerging youth changemakers
• 150+ journalists trained at no cost
• Over 1 billion FCFA mobilized and invested in youth-focused programs

Seta is also the force behind the Vote18Campaign, a groundbreaking national movement calling to reduce the voting age from 20 to 18 giving young Cameroonians a stronger voice in shaping their future.

He has organized civic training that connects young leaders with local authorities, fostering meaningful engagement in grassroots governance. His push for legal reforms in academic research signals a forward-thinking agenda that empowers knowledge and innovation.

Internationally, Seta has flown Cameroon’s flag high, representing the country in over 36 nations, forming vital global partnerships and introducing innovative solutions for national development.

His work has earned global recognition. In 2016, he became the only Cameroonian ever selected for the Hurford Youth Fellowship by the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C.la rare and prestigious honor.

Ateki Seta Caxton isn’t just a candidate , he’s a servant-leader.

His vision for Cameroon is bold, inclusive, and future-driven:
• Decentralized power, giving local communities real control
• Unity in diversity, where every background is valued
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Cameroon doesn’t need another career politician. It needs someone with a track record of action, service, and results. Someone who has inspired youth, challenged the status quo, and remained grounded in integrity and humility.

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Together, let’s shape the Cameroon we all deserve.
The time is now.

“You can go to school and still end up doing POS.”

“When I finished secondary school, I decided to cool down and acquire more knowledge in comedy. I want to go back and study more — because truly you never stop learning.

Sometimes, you won’t realize you need certain skills until life humbles you. Like for some of us we didn't know that we'll join the queue... until our fuel finished.

I’m never insecure when people say ‘Kenny Blaq didn’t finish school.’ Even those who did are out here doing POS. In this country, most people don’t go to school for the academics.

This country will humble you — you can study engineering and you'll just be a hairdresser — it doesn't mean that hairdressing is bad.

I can’t remember the last time I took my car to a certified mechanical engineer. But there’s one Tuheeb somewhere that did not go to school — he can repair cars perfectly.

As you're waiting for your certificate to start working… please, learn a skill.”

— Kenny Blaq

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