Oladapo Afolabi

Professor Oladapo Afolabi CFR, (born 3 October 1953) is a former academic who was sworn in as Head of Service of the Federation of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan on 18 November 2010. In this position, he is responsible for the Nigerian Civil Service. Quotes “There is a lot ahead. Nigeria is a work in progress. So, for every aspect, I can tell there is progress every time. But for every government, there is always an area of focus. “For me, if I were to select for the government, it would be in education and security. And to build capacity in those areas, then, we must go back to the economy to ensure that the economy booms. “With that, we will be able to industrialise ourselves, have agro-industry and focus on peace,” “My message to the OAU stars is that the generation that we have now, they must remain focused and go into the future with the fear of God. Be very hardworking. “Be focused. Be determined and never get discouraged by disappointment. Every success that we have celebrated today has many failures before it. So, they should be focused.” “We are gathered to celebrate an outstanding scholar, distinguished public servant, eminent alumnus and worthy ambassador of this great university." “Today’s event is a ceremony that is more than just a presentation of an award. It is a celebration of scholarship, innovation, leadership and service. It also reaffirms the core value upon which Obafemi Awolowo University was founded." “Academic and research excellence remain central to our mission. Quality teaching and impactful research will continue to nurture the next generation of scholars, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders." External Links