Lack of entrepreneurship training has been attributed to the growing rate of unemployment in the country.
The chairman of Abib Olamitoye group made the observation in his address as commencement speaker, 75th convocation ceremony, University of Ibadan on Tuesday.
Olamitoye who urged the graduates to always set goals and work towards achieving it said there is nothing hard to achieve in life.
He stressed the need for them to cultivate the habit of reading about others who have excelled in their various field of study, describing it as a recipe for greatness
According to him, “even as a trained medical doctor, I have read books about people from other disciplines.
“When I wanted to venture into the hotel and hospitality sector, I took one year’s leave to read at least ten books written by those that have excelled in the sectors. The outcome is the remarkable success achieved that you are reading about today.
“Being successful in life is anchored on a tripod stand including, vision, ambition and building a great life. You should set a legitimate goal, write it down and let it be comprehensive and work towards it.
“Don’t be distracted by what is happening in the society. Guide against setting a small ambition because is as bad as no ambition.
“In order to achieve the set goals, you must be strategic, methodical and progressive in your approach.
“Also, entrepreneurship training is key to a successful life. There are no white-collar jobs anywhere. You should learn to become an employer of labour.”
Olamitoye was later presented with an award as a commencement speaker by the University management.
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