Nigerian Singer/Rapper, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as
Olamide Badoo, has revealed that he dropped out of the university
because his parents could not afford his school fees.
He disclosed that he was able to make it in life by discovering his
talent and by an endless hard work. He also identified discipline,
commitment and being focused as catalysts for achievements in life.
According to Punch, the ‘Wo’ crooner who was a special guest of
honour at the Summer camp organised by the Ogun State government at Akin
Ogunpoola Model College, Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of
the state on Friday, said he was determined to succeed in life against
all odds, given the stark reality that his parents were poor, and were
not able to pay his school fees at the higher institution.
He said:
“I am from Ogun State here, I do not joke with my culture and language, in fact, I came from a poor background. I had to drop out of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, when it was getting difficult for my parents to pay my school fees.
However with doggedness, perseverance and hard work I was able to find myself where I am today.”
He urged the pupils at the camp to always dare to be different and avoid unnecessary peer pressure.
Earlier in his brief introduction of the guest to the campers, the
state Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who was represented by the
State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Dayo Adeneye,
advised the young boys and girls to be diligent, hardworking and be
consistent in whatever they do.
He also urged them to strive for the best in their academic pursuit.
While he told the youngsters to extend the knowledge gained at the
camp to their kith and kins, the governor promised that his
administration remained committed to the development of education.
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