Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD

@MobilePunch Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾 mouthpiecengr.com/2026/04/lautec… dailymirror.ng/lautech-18th-c…

𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: punchng.com/i-walked-miles…

Your story is a powerful reminder that resilience can outshine circumstance. From walking miles to school to emerging as LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student—this is nothing short of inspiring. You’ve not only made your family proud, but you’ve also given hope to countless others who see themselves in your journey. Respect for staying grounded, speaking your truth, and owning every part of your story. The future is yours—keep soaring.

LAUTECH Best Graduating Student Defends NELFUND Appreciation Amid Backlash The Overall Best Graduating Student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, OLADEPO Caleb Olugbenga, has responded to the mixed reactions that followed his public appreciation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, offering clarity on the role the scheme played in his academic journey. In a statement released after his convocation, Caleb acknowledged the flood of congratulatory messages, life-changing opportunities, and criticism that trailed his earlier remarks. While expressing gratitude, he noted that it was important to “set the record straight.” He recounted a childhood defined by hardship, having grown up in a rural community in Osun State within a modest family of five. Financial constraints meant attending public schools was not a choice but a necessity. Daily life, he explained, was marked by struggle, limited access to food, clothing, and basic amenities, including electricity for nearly a decade. Despite these realities, Caleb earned a scholarship and rose to academic distinction. Along the way, he benefited from acts of kindness, receiving his first smartphone from a coursemate’s father and occasional support from lecturers who provided clothing. At the centre of the controversy, however, is his acknowledgement of NELFUND, which he described as “instrumental” rather than incidental to his journey. For Caleb, recognising support is not political alignment, but a simple act of gratitude. The Backlash and the Mindset Divide What has followed his statement is a familiar pattern in Nigeria’s public space…. a divide not just of opinion, but of mindset. A section of online commentators, often shielded by anonymity, chose to diminish his achievement, not on the basis of merit, but because of his willingness to credit a government-backed initiative. In their framing, his academic excellence became secondary, almost invalidated, simply because he acknowledged a system that worked for him. This reaction reflects a deeper issue…. a tendency to dismiss success stories that do not align with entrenched scepticism. Rather than engage with the substance of his journey, the focus shifted to discrediting the messenger. Observers note that such responses are often driven by a mix of political bias, frustration, and a broader culture of distrust. Social media, while a space for expression, has also amplified voices that default to cynicism, sometimes at the expense of nuance and fairness. Yet, Caleb’s story presents a counterpoint…. one of resilience, discipline, and the effective use of available support systems. A Broader Conversation The @NELFUND scheme, once met with widespread doubt, is increasingly being cited in discussions around access to education and student financing. For many, Caleb’s testimony adds a human dimension to policy impact, illustrating how targeted interventions can shape outcomes when effectively implemented. More importantly, his journey speaks to a larger audience…. young Nigerians navigating similar constraints. It highlights the reality that while systemic challenges persist, individual agency, combined with support, can produce remarkable outcomes. For those open to possibility, stories like Caleb’s reinforce a belief that progress, though gradual, is achievable. For others, deeply rooted in scepticism, such examples may continue to be viewed through a critical lens. In the end, Caleb’s achievement stands on its own merit…. a product of perseverance against the odds. His acknowledgement of NELFUND does not diminish that success; if anything, it underscores the importance of structures that enable talent to thrive. As conversations continue, his story remains a reminder that perspective often shapes reality…. and that in the same environment, some will find pathways forward, while others may remain focused solely on the obstacles. @NGRPresident @PBATMediaCentre @aonanuga1956 @SundayDareSD @DOlusegun

I’ll be live on this X Space to share the role NELFUND played in my academic journey. Join us as we discuss access, discipline, and academic excellence. 🗓️ Friday, April 24, 2026 | ⏰ 3PM WAT Hosted by @PBATMediaCentre

For me personally, NELFUND was not incidental; it was instrumental, and to acknowledge what helped one’s journey is neither propaganda nor misplaced allegiance. It is simply an act of appreciation. Thank you @NELFUND and everyone that contributed to this success! --Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga

Thank you EEE Alumni Association Class 05 And to the president @profrabs, thank you so much sir. @Monjooreoluwa Congratulations 🎉🎉

@_ScoopNation Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾 mouthpiecengr.com/2026/04/lautec… dailymirror.ng/lautech-18th-c…

Standing ovation for the champion Honoured with the Honours Smashed tough courses to emerge Number 1 The legend of LAUTECH Class '25 Bagged First Class Honours in grand style Overall Best Graduating Student CGPA: 4.89/5.0 B. Tech, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology Ladoke Akintola University of Technology His name is OLADEPO, CALEB OLUGBENGA

The power of testimony. A student beneficiary of NELFUND sends appreciation the way of President Tinubu for making his graduation possible from LAUTECH Ogbomoso. Thank you. Mr. President

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@YhungProf0 Thanks @YhungProf0 for your posts. You have done well by simply acknowledging the platform that helped you in crucial defining moments of your career. @NELFUND was instrumental and thanks to the president @officialABAT for this initiative. Congratulations once again🎉

Amid the flood of felicitations following my convocation as Overall Best Graduating Student of LAUTECH, I find it necessary to address the stir around my NELFUND appreciation post. I accept the praise, life changing offers and the backlash, in good faith. Still, it is only fair to set the record straight. I hail from a village in Osun State, raised in a modest family of five. I attended public primary and secondary schools, not by choice, but because even the most inexpensive private schools were beyond our means. Even then, survival itself; food and clothing was a daily struggle. I walked miles to school each morning, while my parents laboured as jacks-of-all-trades to make ends meet. For nine defining years before I entered university, we lived within sight of basic amenities yet beyond our reach, no electricity, no television; just lanterns and candles. Against these odds, I earned a scholarship and now this distinction. In my third year, a coursemate’s father, someone I had once tutored academically, gifted me my first smartphone which I am still using till now. On several occasions, lecturers, moved by quiet compassion, provided me with clothing. There are many other instances, too numerous to recount. So, I say this plainly, not all of us are born with a silver spoon. Some of us climbed the ladder by holding on to every rung of legitimate support we could find. As an engineering student aspiring to make academic history, should I resort myself to blaming my family’s financial situation for my inability to afford fees and essentials like a reliable smartphone or laptop needed for skills and certifications? For me personally, NELFUND was not incidental; it was instrumental and to acknowledge what helped one’s journey is neither propaganda nor misplaced allegiance. It is simply an act of appreciation. Thank you @NELFUND and everyone that contributed to this success! Greatness awaits all of Us.

@YhungProf0 @lautechofficial Congratulations to you, the entire class and EEE department

Grateful for the journey. Thank you to my Novaforge EEE Class of '25 for this beautiful design. This win is ours. 🤝 So proud to be a product of LAUTECH #ClassOf25 #LAUTECH

Congratulations, Caleb! A great future awaits you 👏🏽👏🏽. #RenewedHope

@aonanuga1956 Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾 mouthpiecengr.com/2026/04/lautec… dailymirror.ng/lautech-18th-c…

A testimony about President Tinubu’s policy impact that should keep Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso quiet for ever. The NELFUND policy was intentional, to help students like Caleb, who would have been denied the dream of tertiary education, because of parental financial challenges.

Congratulations to @lautechofficial LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga @YhungProf0 . We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾 mouthpiecengr.com/2026/04/lautec… dailymirror.ng/lautech-18th-c…

President Tinubu approves the postings of Ambassadors: NON-CAREER: 1. Senator Grace Bent → Lome, Togo 2. Sen. Ita Enang → South Africa 3. Ikpeazu Victor → Spain 4. Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu → Tel-Aviv, Israel 5. Mahmud Yakubu → Qatar 6. Paul Oga Adikwu → The Vatican City (Holy See) 7. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas → The Philippines 8. Mr. Reno Omokri → Mexico City, Mexico 9. Hon. (Engr.) Abasi Braimah (FMHR) → Budapest, Hungary 10. Mrs. Erelu Angela Adebayo → Portugal 11. Barr. Olumilua Oluwayimika Ayotunwa → Tokyo, Japan 12. Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi Ifeanyi Lawrence → Athens, Greece 13. Barr. Chioma Priscilla Ohakim → Warsaw, Poland 14. Aminu Dalhatu → United Kingdom (UK) 15. Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau → Beijing, China 16. Hon. Tasiu Musa Maigari → Gambia 17. Olufemi Pedro → Australia 18. Barr. Muhammed Ubandoma Aliyu → Argentina 19. Lateef Kayode Are → USA 20. Amb. Joseph Sola Iji → Russia 21. Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim → UN Permanent Representative 22. Femi Fani-Kayode → Germany 23. Prof. Isaak Folorunso Adewole → Ottawa, Canada 24. Ajimobi Fatima Florence (F) → Austria 25. Mrs. Lola Akande (F) → Sweden 26. Ayodele Oke → France 27. Yakubu N. Gambo → Saudi Arabia 28. Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut → Seoul, South Korea 29. Barr. Onueze Chukwujika Joe Okocha SAN → Dublin, Ireland 30. Dr. Kulu Haruna Abubakar → Tunis, Tunisia 31. Rt. Hon. Jerry Samuel Manwe → Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) CAREER AMBASSADORS: 32. Amb. Nwabiola Ezenwa Chukwumeka → Cote d'Ivoire 33. Besto Maimuna Ibrahim → Niamey, Niger 34. Monica Okwuchukwu Enebechi → Sao Tome and Principe (STP) 35. Amb. Mohammed Mahmud Lele → Algiers, Algeria 36. Endoni Syndoph Paebi → Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 37. Ahmed Mohammed Monguno → Cairo, Egypt 38. Amb. Jane Adams (nee Okon) Michael (F) → Kingston, Jamaica 39. Amb. Clark-Omeru Alexandra (F) → Lusaka, Zambia 40. Chima Geoggrey Lioma David → Bamako, Mali 41. Amb. Odumah Yvonne Ehinosien → Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 42. Amb. Wasa Segun Ige → Beirut, Lebanon 43. Ruben Abimbola Samuel (F) → Rome, Italy 44. Amb. Onaga Ogechukwu Kingsley → Maputo, Mozambique 45. Amb. Magaji Umar → Kinshasa, DR Congo 46. Amb. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru → New Delhi, India 47. Amb. Abdussalam Habu Zayyad → Dakar, Senegal 48. Amb. Shehu Ilu Barde → Accra, Ghana 49. Amb. Aminu Nasir → Ethiopia 50. Abubakar Musa Musa → N’Djamena, Chad 51. Amb. Haidara Mohammed Idris → The Hague, Netherlands 52. Amb. Bako Adamu Umar → Rabat, Morocco 53. Amb. Sulu Gambari Olatunji Ahmed → Malaysia 54. Amb. Romata Mohammed Omobolanle (F) → Tanzania 55. Amb. Shaga John Shamah → Botswana 56. Salau, Hamza Mohammed → Tehran, Iran 57. Amb. Ibrahim Danlami → Kenya 58. Ibrahim Adeola Mopelola (F) → Cotonou, Benin 59. Amb. Ayeni Adebayo Emmanuel → Brussels, Belgium 60. Amb. Akande Wahab Adekola → Berne, Switzerland 61. Amb. Arewa (nee Adedokun) Esther (F) → Windhoek, Namibia 62. Amb. Gergadi Joseph John → Libreville, Gabon 63. Amb. Luther Ogbomode Ayo-Kalata (F) → Sierra Leone 64. Danladi Yakubu Nyaku → Khartoum, Sudan 65. Bello Dogon-Daji Haliru → Bangkok, Thailand

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I sincerely appreciate your wishes, prayers and gifts to celebrate my birthday this year. You made this year’s celebration an unforgettable one for me. I was blown away by your generosity and thoughtfulness I’m grateful for the life of impact. May God bless you all abundantly🙏