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Thursday, October 7th, 2004 HOME | Previous Page Varsity don backs FG’s reforms policy By Rafiu Ajakaye, Special Correspondent, Lagos   Professor Oyewole Shola of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), has commended the on-going economic reforms in the country, describing it as timely and progressive, but painful. The don who represented UNAAB’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Israel Folorunsho Adu at the third re-union of the school’s alumni association, Lagos State chapter urged Nigerians to support the reforms because, according to him, it could bring to an end the current economic depression as well as usher in development into the country. Oyewole, who spoke with daily independent in Lagos, expressed optimism that the nation would soon have cause to rejoice after passing through the present economic hardships they are witnessing, adding that no nation has ever succeeded without having to sacrifice for its economic or political survival. “I think the present reform programmes is on the right track and it is progressive but it is painful. Sacrifice is inevitable. Nigerians need to sacrifice some things now just in the interest of this country. No country has ever got to its promise land without making any sacrifice,” said the don. Oyewole however expressed shock at the level of poverty in the country, urging the Federal Government to produce a master plan that would usher in lasting succour to the Nigerian populace. Asked his impressions about the state of the nation on its 44th independent anniversary, the don maintained that the only way Nigeria could move forward is to invest in the youth who, according to him, is the hope of the country. “There is hope for the country”, he said, “ and the only hope is our youth and that is why it is very important that government and individuals invest in the youth. Our youth must get their dues from both the government and other stakeholders in the society,” he added. Copyright� 2004. All Rights Reserved. Independent Newspapers Limited Block5, Plot 7D, Wempco Road, Ogba, P.M.B. 21777, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. www.independentng.com e-mail: [email protected] Designed By Powered By DNet.

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