Education

John Obaro Donates 5,000-Seat Hall to McPherson University

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By Rotimi Famakin

McPherson University in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has inaugurated a 5,000-seat multipurpose hall donated by founder of the technology firm, Information Software Products Limited, Dr. John Obaro.

President of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, FGCN, (the body that established the university), Reverend Randy Remington, commissioned the hall on the school’s campus situated at Kilometre 75, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Reverend Remington described the facility as an investment that would positively impact generations and commended Mr Obaro for his contribution.

General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Reverend Sam Aboyeji, expressed his appreciation for the donor’s timely intervention.

Reverend Aboyeji noted that inaugurating completed landmark projects was a key part of his mandate.

The Pro-Chancellor of the university, Dr. Babatunde Idowu, described the hall as “marvelous” and praised Dr. Obaro as a man “who thought beyond himself.”

Dr. Idowu also indicated that more similar infrastructure projects are slated for inauguration at the school.

The donor, Dr. John Obaro, explained that he dedicated the multipurpose hall to his parents, Stephen and Hannah Obaro.

He credited their commitment to educating their six children as the force that transformed his life.

In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan, commended Dr. Obaro’s gesture.

He stated that the hall would serve as a venue for intellectual engagement, talent nurturing, spiritual rebirth, and other events, providing a conducive environment for students to thrive.

Professor Igbasan detailed that the facility is designed to host conferences, lectures, performances, matriculation, and graduation ceremonies.

He also noted that five other projects at the university still require financial support from the public.

The event concluded with prayers for the new building and special songs rendered for the institution.

Edited By Maxwell Oyekunle

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Religion

2023: Nigeria needs change agents – Professor Olaopa

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As the 2023 general elections draw near, Nigeria needs a core of change agents who are fully committed to salvage the country from its mirage of challenges.

This was the submission of a Public Administrator and Political Scientist, Professor Tunji Olaopa at a conference organized by Waymaker International Ministry, held at Orita-Mefa Baptist Church, Total Garden, Ibadan.

Speaking on the topic “Becoming a more Impactful Leader for Organizational Sustainability“, Professor Olaopa said at a time when things appears to be falling apart in the country, leaders who would think less of themselves and think Nigeria were needed to assume critical positions.

In a lecture entitled “Productive Leadership for Organizational Growth“, the immediate past President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Olasupo Ayokunle argued that successive leaders in the country since independence, had failed to move Nigeria to a productive nation.

Reverend Ayokunle maintained that until Nigeria ceased to be a consuming economy, the country would not witness the desired prosperity.

Similarly, while speaking on “Understanding the Secrets of Productive Leadership“, General Overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Reverend Sam Aboyeji believed that the misconception about leadership was the bane of Nigeria’s numerous challenges.

Reverend Aboyeji added that every leader and potential leader who desires to make impact must pay attention to four critical elements which are vision, strategy, passion and integrity.

Oluwakayode Banjo