By Kelechukwu Iruoma & Faith Ehiremen

PROFESSOR Noah Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of positive work ethics, whjich he listed among them as industrious, committed , dedicated and transparent, as the only way to guarantee Nigeria’s development.

Delivering the 151th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled “work, industry and society: the synergy that mirrors the reality of our everyday existence”, the Prof. Of Industrial Sociology noted “the realization of these goals would lead to the building of a prosperous society capable of meeting the needs of today and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Indeed, the synergy among work, industry and society serves as the mirror which reflects the reality of our everyday existence.”

The don stressed the need for Nigerians to begin to appreciate the value of hardwork. He said “if Nigeria must develop, people must work diligently.” He however stated that “the crave for flamboyant lifestyles among the political class and the rich in the society should be discouraged because it is sending wrong signals to the youths that they can also live a good life without hardwork.”

lamenting the nonchalant work attitude of public service workers in the country, the don said “public sector workers in Nigeria are associated with negative attitudes like lateness to work, idleness, nonchalant, low commitment among others. Adding “all tiers of government must take measures to reverse theses attitudes to positive ones.