A lawmaker in the Osun State House of Assembly, Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has commended the election of seven United Kingdom born Nigerians in to the UK parliament, saying it is an inspiration for pursuits of excellence in Africa.
Oyintiloye pointed out that the emergence of the seven into political limelight in United Kingdom is a wake-up call for parents, guardian and caregivers to give attention to child upbringing. He also described the feat as a clarion call for leaders at all levels to give priority to the creation of enabling environment.
The success recorded by these UK based citizens of Nigeria inspires hope and lends credence to the imperative of development of potentials of young ones, the lawmaker representing, Obokun State Constituency told journalists in Osogbo, the state capital.
He stressed the need for people, especially youths to commit themselves to community service, be their best in their field of human endeavours and strive to add value to humanity.
“Politics is a vehicle for the promotion of human dignity, pursuit of happiness, social justice and prosperity, these Nigerians have made us proud,” Oyintiloye said.
He called on Nigerians to rise above primordial sentiments, stressing that putting round pegs in round holes aids development.
” Its only the deep that calls to the deep, individuals who possess talents and guts, who have capacity to deliver, I mean selfless individuals should be encouraged at all times,” he added.
“We are excited because they share Nigerian identity, we must get it right that discovery, nurturing and development of potentials is the right way to go.”
