Ex-student now varsity professor donates 24 computers to LASU
A graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Abdul Shitta-Bey has made a donation of 24 computers to Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts.
This gesture was extended to improve learning and scholarship,in the tertiary institution.
It was gathered that the alumnus in 2004, finished his studies from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, LASU with a Second Class Upper Division.
While making the donations of the computers to Prof. Moshood Salisu, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Shitta-Bey revealed that the gesture was not for the purpose of show off but to make sure younger students improve in their learning.
He added that it has become necessary for students’to own computer system (laptops) in this moment of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
The Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at the University of Maryland, Global Campus, United States revealed that he has donated 14 computers to the faculty of Arts, and 10 to the department of Philosophy.
“Our graduates need to be at par with latest trends in their chosen fields. As you know, the world is moving at a very fast pace. When God blesses us, we need to lift others and carry them along. They must not be found wanting nor lag behind for whatever reason,’’.
The professor said, “I gave myself education out of nothing but with the support of some spirited persons and eventually survived the difficult times. Now I am in a position to give back and make myself available to the younger ones for mentorship.
”I had no mentor in my days, but I am here today on behalf of the foundation to mentor, guide and give back to the society in my own little way. I have since discovered that there was the need to deepen mentorship among our youths by filling in the gaps in any area we can.
”We need a society that we all can be proud of. So we need to give younger people the support base they require, and one of such ways is to give them tools like this because the future is technology”.
“One does not need to be a billionaire before one can mentor or impact the society. There are enormous needs to be met. Undoubtedly, dearth of knowledge sets a nation backward. If we don’t guide these ones in modern trends, particularly in technology, mentorship, financial and material support, they can’t stand the test of time. A contemporary graduate needs to be well informed. We have plans to feed as many indigent residents in Ikorodu, Lagos as much as we can during the yuletide,” he added.
