Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo reveals to graduands and students, the secrets behind a successful life.
The Vice President called on Nigerian youths to utilize their time properly and also develop their characters, stating that its the only difference between success and failure.
Yemi Osibanjo made this known on Thursday while speaking in the 10th convocation ceremony of Leads University at Ibadan.
In the convocation ceremony, 590 students were awarded first degree certificates in various disciplines. Among them, 39 students graduated with first class honours.
Two students, however, distingused themselves from the rest as they were announced the best graduating students. Miss Marry was pronounced best graduating female while Ahmedu Anthony was declared best graduating for male student.
Some notable personalities in Nigeria were also awarded degrees.
At the event, Chairman of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Victor Osibodo and Chairman of Musoro Booksellers, Kolade Musoro were awarded with Doctorate degrees.
Yemi Osibanjo, speaking as the special guest. He said, "I was 60 years old in March this year, and I must confess that one of the greatest surprises I ever experienced was that I just suddenly became 60. I can clearly remember when I graduated from the university. I was 21 years old at the time. How time flies.
"One of the important lessons that you will learn is that time flies whether you are wasting it or you are using it well. It simply flies back. At the age of 60 years, I am entitled to give some advice.
"By talent, a good degree and coming from a very well-to-do family does not bring success and certainly it does not bring greatness. The most talented people, those who get the best degrees do not necessarily become the most successful in life.
"The difference between success and failure, mediocrity or excellence is character. Along with character is opportunity, perhaps the most crucial is the grace of God. Character is a set of values that shapes the conduct of an individual. It is a set of principles spoken and unspoken that a person observes and lives on".
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