A Doctor of Laws (LLD) Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan SAN has tasked stakeholders to prioritize education and mental health for a better life and society.He made the call at the ceremony of his conferment of the Doctor of laws Honoris Causa, organised by the pioneer class of law, University of Benin; held at Nordic Hotel Victoria lsland Lagos. He also appreciated the guests and pioneer class of law, University of Benin for gracing the event. According to him, we need to revamp our current education with the good Programmes, policies and modern technology to remain abreast with latest innovations despite the total neglect by successive governments.
Dr. Edosomwan recalled that his father proudly said ” Education in my days were more quality and robust than in your days”. He pointed out “The social media is a veritable tool for learning in the 2lst century though it has its isadvantages, if well ultilised, the social media can be used to attain quality education. Edosomwan urged the citizens to be patient and work with the government to revive educational system. He added that the roits and decays in the educational sector is due to the neglect of successive governments.
As for mental health, it is as old as man himself. So we have to guide it and do not engage in activities that are detrimental or can trigger emotions. Parents and caregivers should listen and spend more quality time with their children in order to know and understand them.
His Excellency Dr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN CON) speaking at the event, encouraged the pioneer class of law, University of Benin and guests to continue to remain as peaceful happy and law -abiding people in the society. Fashola said that he was elated by the reunion which took him down the memory lane.
Some diginaries joined the event virtually, among the roll calls of top personalities present at the event to celebrate with The honoree, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan SAN were Chief Yetunde Asabi Morohundiya, Dr. Chief Anthony Idigbe SAN, Dr. Chief Lizzy Digbe, Professor Osato Giwa-Osagie, Pastor Mrs Funmi Ayo-Odugbesan and Professor Koyinsola Ajayi SAN. In addition were Olukayode Enitan SAN, Folashade Alli SAN, Moyosore Onigbagbo, Pastor Mrs. Funmi Ayo-Odugbesan and Osahon Ohuoba Esq.Okpeseyi Oladipo SAN, Engr. Aikhoje Godson, Olukayode Enitan SAN, Folashade Alli SAN, Moyosore Onigbagbo SAN, Dr. Kemi Pinheiro SAN. Others were Saheed Sanusi SAN, Chief Wale Taiwo SAN, Olukayode Enitan SAN, Chief Mary Bassey, Chief Dr. Anthony Idigbe SAN.
Professor Bankole Sodipo SAN, Wale Adesokan SAN Deacon Dele Adesina SAN, Chief Yetunde Ashabi Morohundiya, FPSN and Dr. Kemi Pinheiro SAN
