Excessive Use of Social Media Kills
Destiny – Bishop Oyedepo Warns Youths
Bishop David Oyedepo, the General-Overseer of Living Faith Church (Winners’
Chapel) has warned youths against excessive use of social media.
According to the Chancellor of
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, such an act could kill one’s destiny.
Oyedepo gave the warning on Friday during the 15th Convocation Ceremony and
Conferment of Honourary Doctorate Degrees and presentation of prizes in Ota,
Ogun.
The chancellor noted that the negative impact of social media on youths
could not be overemphasised, as it made them to lose focus and rob them of
their destinies.
The chancellor noted that life without a vision was an adventure in
frustration, and that life without a bearing was a burden.
According to him, only those who know
where they are going ever get anywhere.
Oyedepo advised youths to get out of
the nest by engaging in strategic planning as everyone was absolutely
responsible for the outcome of his or her life.
Earlier, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the
Vice Chancellor of the institution, said the university was committed to
training expert thinkers that would proffer solutions to nation’s problems and
restore the lost glory of the black race.
Adebayo said the institution was keeping its students busy with activities
that prepared them for leadership and productive dialogue as well as equipping
them with skills to change their world.
The Vice Chancellor urged the graduands to be agents of change,
light-bearers, solution providers and pathfinders in confronting the numerous
challenges bedeviling Nigeria and the world at large.
Adebayo congratulated the graduands and their parents as well as guardians
on their noble achievement.