From Excellence to Distinction: The University of Lagos on World's Intellectual Map

Chapter 8 - TOWN AND GROWN

Chapter 8 TOWN AND GROWN A Goodwill Message to the Men’s Fellowship of the Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos 19th June, 2004 “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”. Matthew 5:48 (RSV). As we celebrate Father’s Day today I send my warm felicitations to the Men’s Fellowship of Chapel of Christ our Light. Once again, we have the opportunity to be in the spotlight and I congratulate all fathers here today for their contribution to the family, their community and the nation. I have chosen the text from the gospel of Matthew in order to highlight the important role that we are expected to play as Christians. I want us to use this occasion to re-examine our lives and reflect on how much we have lived up to this injunction. The father has been given an important role by God as the head of the family. He is therefore a role model not only to his immediate family, but also to his community. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will continue to give us a revelation of our role, so that we will continue to shine towards perfection. I pray also that our Father in heaven will give us the enablement to carry out our duty and responsibility to our families and the nation. 439 440 From Excellence to Distinction: The UNILAG on World’s Intellectual Map Once again, I wish to congratulate the Men’s Fellowship and to thank them for their various contributions to the Chapel of Christ our Light and our University. It is my prayer that they will use this occasion to rededicate themselves to the service of the Lord. An Address by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, as the Chief Patron of the Lagos State Scout Council Badagry North Local Association at the 2003 Annual General Meeting/Launching of the Local Association Necktie and Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos and the Executive Chairman, Olorunda Local Government – Iworo Iwelcome you on this August occasion to which you have invited me formally as the Chief Patron of the Badagry North Scout Local Association, Lagos State Scout Council of the Scout Association of Nigeria. I am gratified to note that the District Scout Commissioner, Mr. Emmanuel S. Olanrewaju who has since the Inauguration of the Badagry North Scout Association turned the local association around into enviable status with the Investiture of eminent and reputable personalities in the society such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, educationists and even according to the record, he is the first Commissioner to invest the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, the number 2 citizen into the local association in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. This is worthy of emulation. I wish to thank you for this befitting appointment of mine as the Chief patron, Badagry North. I also say a big thank you to all the Local Association Executives and members for their support and cooperation. I express my profound gratitude to the Lagos State Scout Commissioner, Engr. G.O. Akinlawon and all state officials. I must mention the moral support of the Executive Chairman Olorunda 441 442 From Excellence to Distinction: The UNILAG on World’s Intellectual Map Local Government, Iworo, Hon. A.O. Ogabi, in making this programme a huge success and who also received us into his Local Government Area. Thanks to Oba Onilogbo of Ilogbo Eremi and others. I have noted critically the problems facing the effective running of the local association in terms of funds and materials and I must say that I am moved by your efforts in getting the organisation going in spite of these odds. I wish to assure you that I will support the organisation as much as possible to enable it line up to its enviable position as a leader of non-governmental organisations involved in the proper development of youths. Once again, I wish to assure your delegation of my support for the Badagry North Scout Association, Lagos State Scout Council, Scout Association of Nigeria. Vice-Chancellor’s Speech Delivered at the Launching of the University of Lagos Women’s Society Student Care Programme held at the Multi-purpose Hall, University of Lagos 7th March, 2002 On behalf of the University community, I welcome Your Excellency, the Deputy Governor of...