Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Ms Emem Usoro, has urged graduating students of Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU, and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria to remain resilient and uphold excellence in their career endeavors.
Usoro said CBN is working hard to build a strong economy that would support their dreams and make them part of a global economy full of immense opportunities.
She stated this during her conferment of an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration (honaris causa) at AKSU’s 9th, 10th,11th and 12th convocation ceremonies held in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, on Saturday.
The apex bank deputy governor announced that the organization has developed systems and implemented policies that brought the country back from economic disaster.
“So, as you graduate today into a new world that is complex yet, full of possibilities, you must remain hungry for knowledge and be perpetually curious. Do not be afraid to ask questions and do not be apathetic to new knowledge. Always remember that excellence is rarely accidental but is a fruit of preparation, sacrifice, and perseverance!
“At the Central Bank of Nigeria, we are working hard to build a resilient economy that would support your dreams and make you part of a global economy that is full of immense opportunities.
“In great synergy with the Federal Government, we have aligned our monetary policies with its fiscal reforms, which have already achieved exchange rate and macro-economic stability, boosted economic growth and is fostering an inclusive economy for sustainable development,” she said.
Usoro also announced plans by the CBN to support AKSU in its academic and research work for greater impact in Nigeria, noting that countries without vast mineral resources such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea among others have achieved significant economic development by capitalising on brilliant minds of their young ones and their abilities to build, invent and innovate.
She added that investment in academic research and intellectual competence would invariable build and strengthen the economy.
While congratulating fellow honorary recipients, Usoro encouraged the graduands especially the females to remain focused and ambitious and “not to be deterred by societal and cultural constraints in the pursuit of their dreams”.
“Always prepare relentlessly, build the right competencies and stand firmly in excellence! Do not be afraid to reach for new heights as many women, including my humble self, have gone before you and we are already breaking barriers and glass ceilings in different sectors.
“Speak up for yourself! Be heard, be bold and be assertive but learn to do so with grace and humility. I look forward to celebrating you as you shatter your own glass ceiling,” she added.
A total of 6,779 first degree graduands and 746 postgraduate students graduated from the institution within the period under review.
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