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Afe Babalola Criticizes Age Limit for University Entry
Aare Afe Babalola, Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, has criticized the Federal Government’s decision to prevent students under 18 from taking the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) exams, as well as from gaining admission to universities.
Babalola described the policy as retrogressive, arguing that it stifles the potential of young, talented individuals who could contribute to solving the nation’s challenges. He emphasized that universities should have the autonomy to admit students based on merit and exceptional ability, regardless of age, as is the practice in countries like the UK, Australia, and Norway.
Babalola also highlighted that maturity is not solely determined by age but by mindset and emotional intelligence. He pointed out that many young students, including those who have excelled at Afe Babalola University, demonstrate exceptional academic potential and should not be hindered by rigid age restrictions. Babalola urged the government to reconsider the policy, warning that it could hamper the development of gifted children and impede the country’s progress.
Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.
“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”
“I have a strong belief that things wouldn’t be perfect, but they’d be better. I’m confident about that. I really do,” he added.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.
He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”
“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”
“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, speaks on the road projects in Abuja and their completion. He shared that they will be completed and described them as Tinubu’s Christmas gift to citizens.
“We have promised the residents that this will be their Christmas gift by Mr President as part of their Christmas gift so that they’ll go back home and enjoy their Christmas celebration.
“You can imagine the happiness of those who stay here. You know that with these roads, the economy of the affected communities will change,” he said.
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