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Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ms Emem Usoro, has urged graduating students of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) and other higher institutions across the country to remain resilient and maintain excellence in their career pursuits.

Usoro stated that the CBN is making concerted efforts to build a strong economy that will support their aspirations and position them within a global economy filled with vast opportunities.

She made this known during the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration (honaris causa) at AKSU’s 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th convocation ceremonies held in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, on Saturday.

The deputy governor of the apex bank revealed that the institution has developed frameworks and implemented policies that helped steer the country away from economic challenges.

“So, as you graduate today into a new world that is complex yet, full of possibilities, you must remain hungry for knowledge and be perpetually curious. Do not be afraid to ask questions and do not be apathetic to new knowledge. Always remember that excellence is rarely accidental but is a fruit of preparation, sacrifice, and perseverance!

“At the Central Bank of Nigeria, we are working hard to build a resilient economy that would support your dreams and make you part of a global economy that is full of immense opportunities.

“In great synergy with the Federal Government, we have aligned our monetary policies with its fiscal reforms, which have already achieved exchange rate and macro-economic stability, boosted economic growth and is fostering an inclusive economy for sustainable development,” she said.

Usoro also disclosed plans by the CBN to support AKSU in its academic and research initiatives for greater national impact, noting that countries without abundant mineral resources such as Singapore, Japan, and South Korea have attained significant economic growth by leveraging the intellectual capacity of their youth and their ability to innovate.

She added that investing in academic research and intellectual development would ultimately strengthen the nation’s economy.

While congratulating other honorary award recipients, Usoro encouraged the graduands, particularly female students, to remain focused and ambitious and “not to be deterred by societal and cultural constraints in the pursuit of their dreams”.

“Always prepare relentlessly, build the right competencies and stand firmly in excellence! Do not be afraid to reach for new heights as many women, including my humble self, have gone before you and we are already breaking barriers and glass ceilings in different sectors.

“Speak up for yourself! Be heard, be bold and be assertive but learn to do so with grace and humility. I look forward to celebrating you as you shatter your own glass ceiling,” she added.

A total of 6,779 undergraduate students and 746 postgraduate students graduated from the institution during the period under review.

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