For his contribution to educational and national development, the Institut Superieur Bilingue Libre du Togo (IBLT) has conferred honorary Doctorate award on the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi III

The award was conferred on the Vice Chairman Oyo State Council of Obas for his outstanding qualities and philanthropic works.

Reacting to the honour, the monarch called on other royal fathers to continue to spread the kind of unity that will bring progress and development, noting that as custodians of tradition and culture of the people, royal fathers have a big role to play in ensuring unity in the country.

He also charged the graduating students to be active in their various chosen fields and be productive.

“It is a time to be active in your businesses, in your profession and prepare for life after retirement.

“You are a youth because you are vibrant and can contribute immensely to the development of the community and the countrywomen. Do not sit down to cause pain and mayhem to people,” he advised.

The Okere of Saki emphasised the importance of the award to his descendants who had great relationship with francophone countries across the West African sub region.

The monarch, who identified youths as the engine of growth and development, urged them to specialise, stay focused and grow.

“Being young is not a profession. Some people think that when you are a miscreant and exhibit the notorious actions that you are a youth. But that is wrong.”

Being youthful, he said, “is to be productive at a young age and not to be misused or indulge in all forms of crimes and delinquencies.”

Akakpo Ablamvi Abraham Secretary General of IBLT described Oba Khalid Olabisi as an outstanding traditional ruler and a great philanthropist who has contributed immensely to development of not just his domain but also to the country.

Abraham expressed satisfaction with the peaceful atmosphere in Saki town, praying that he hoped other towns and communities would learn from Oba Kahlid and also promote peace in their various domains.

Institut Superieur Bilingue Libre du Togo (IBLT) was established in 2010 to contribute through technical and professional training and scientific research, to the realization of expected results aimed at African States.

For decades, language of instruction and differences in education policies continue to breed disparities and constitute barriers to intellectual advancement and the march to African integration.

IBLT is bridging the gap by provision of English speaking programs of instruction.

Source: The Nations newspaper