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By Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe Chairman of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Dr. Samson Opaluwah, has urged young professionals to lean on faith, embrace innovation, and prioritise sustainability as they enter a nation grappling with complex socio-economic pressures.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe delivered the charge on Friday during his convocation address at Bingham University, Karu, where he told new graduates that these values are central to rebuilding Nigeria.<\/div>\n
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\u200eSpeaking on the theme \u201cFaith, Innovation, and Sustainability: Building a Resilient Future for Nigeria,\u201d he reminded the audience that the country they are stepping into faces enormous challenges. He outlined some of the stark realities: a population projected to reach 450 million by 2050, a maternal mortality rate of 993 deaths per 100,000 deliveries, between 10.5 and 20 million out-of-school children, a multidimensional poverty burden affecting 133 million citizens, and a housing deficit estimated at 17\u201328 million units.<\/div>\n
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\u200eEven so, he insisted the road to national renewal remains open for a generation prepared to think differently. \u201cI firmly believe that by merging our faith with innovative thinking and sustainable practices, we can forge a resilient future for our dear country, Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe placed faith at the centre of citizenship and leadership, describing it as a catalyst for courage.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cFaith is not just a religious virtue; it is the engine of hope and courage. Nigeria\u2019s story demands a generation of people who can believe beyond the limits of what they see,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe Urged the graduands to move forward with conviction despite uncertainty, he told them: \u201cYou may not see the road ahead clearly, but walk it in faith, knowing that God sees what you cannot see.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eOpaluwah linked innovation to identity, saying Nigerians must see themselves as creators. \u201cAs children of the Most High, we are called to reflect His creative power\u00a0 Innovation is not just about technology. It is about Kingdom minded problem solving,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe cautioned that the nation cannot be rebuilt by \u201crecycling old ideas for new challenges,\u201d and encouraged the graduands to develop fresh solutions across technology, agriculture, renewable energy, ministry, business, and community life.<\/div>\n
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\u200eOn sustainability, he described it as a Biblical responsibility tied to stewardship. \u201cSustainability is not only about climate, but also about wise, Godly stewardship of resources, relationships, time, and Truth,\u201d he said, urging Nigerians to see themselves as caretakers of God\u2019s creation.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe highlighted how faith-driven innovation is already shaping parts of the country\u2019s development landscape, pointing to figures such as Folorunsho Alakija, Cosmas Maduka, Dr. Ernest Madu, and Dr. Anne Bassey. According to him, their careers show how Christian values can influence business, philanthropy, and healthcare. He added that peacebuilding, environmental stewardship, and digital evangelism are among the emerging fields where Christian innovators are leaving their mark.<\/div>\n
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\u200eOpaluwah also used the forum to outline CORBON\u2019s work in strengthening professional ethics, modernising building practices, and embedding sustainability in construction. He said the council has tightened its code of conduct for registered builders, expanded training in ethical leadership, and broadened its research collaborations locally and internationally.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe highlighted the MoU with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB); the rollout of the Builder\u2019s Management Portal (BuMaP) and iReg digital platforms; and the introduction of training programmes focused on sustainable construction.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe added that CORBON\u2019s push for sustainability includes green-building advocacy and training partnerships with organisations such as GIZ, which has supported the training of 50,000 artisans. The council, he noted, is also active in national policy discussions on sustainable urban development and disaster risk reduction.<\/div>\n
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\u200eOpaluwah encouraged the graduands to nurture prayer, discipline, curiosity, courage, and emotional resilience as they step into the world of work.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe urged them to reflect on two questions: \u201cHow can I solve a challenge in my community?\u201d and \u201cHow can I make life better for others through business, ideas, ministry, advocacy, etc.\u201d He stressed that their professional success must go hand-in-hand with faithfulness, stewardship, and responsibility.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe told the new graduates to face the future without fear. \u201cTherefore, go and build the future, not just with bricks and blueprints, but with the Spirit of God!\u201d<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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