The Chairman of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), said yesterday that he turned down ministerial appointments offered by four Nigerian presidents. He revealed this at the 3rd Convocation ceremony of the University in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. He said his refusal was not out of pride but the conviction that his law practice was enough to make him comfortable and also contribute to national development.
Chief Babalola said much pressure from former President Olusegun Obasanjo later made him to accept to serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Lagos. He, however, said he accepted to serve on the council on the condition that he would not be paid salaries or allowances throughout his tenure.
He expressed regrets that many Nigerians were unwilling to contribute to national development, urging them to shun greed and be contented. He explained that the rot as well as state of financial recklessness he met at the University of Lagos spurred him into establishing a university.
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