By Adeyemi Rosiji
Renowned Nigerian religious leader and motivational speaker, Dr Sam Adeyemi, has urged Nigerian youths to think creatively, develop a clear vision for the country.
Adeyemi gave the advice at the Shift Campus Fest conference held at Lead City University, Ibadan, where he spoke on the theme, “The Blueprint: Designing Your Global Future.”
The motivational speaker also emphasised the need for citizens to hold elected leaders accountable after elections, noting that civic responsibility should not end once votes had been cast.
Adeyemi also challenged the students to embrace creativity, intentional thinking and personal development as tools for achieving success.
Sharing his personal journey from a background of poverty to becoming an internationally recognised speaker and leadership coach, he recounted how he navigated financial challenges during his years in higher education.
He explained that the quality of people’s lives was significantly influenced by the quality of their thoughts and mental images, urging the students to develop clear visions of what they hoped to achieve.
Drawing from his book, Shifts: Six Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership, he outlined six steps for personal transformation: See, Hear, Insight, Formulate, Transform and Succeed.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, said the institution was established not merely to provide lectures and examinations but also to help young people discover their potential and prepare for the future.
Adeyemo urged students to embrace technology, cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, develop viable ideas and create solutions to challenges confronting their communities.
The VC said young Nigerians equipped with the right skills, creativity, knowledge and determination could compete favourably with their counterparts across the world.
Adeyemo lauded Sam Adeyemi for the initiative, saying the engagement aligned with the university’s vision and mission.
He said the collaboration reflected the institution’s commitment to bringing young people together with thoughtful leaders, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to inspire ideas and opportunities for development.
