Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has urged Senior Secondary School students to be cautious of temporary fun, bad friendships, and social media distractions that could negatively impact their future. Speaking at a Campus Flaws Awareness programme organised for SSS3 students in Lagos State, Jegede emphasized the importance of making informed decisions that could shape their future. The event, held at Trinity University, aimed to expose students to potential distractions and pitfalls they might encounter in tertiary institutions.
Jegede advised the students to be mindful of their environment and avoid letting temporary pleasure influence their life-changing decisions. She stressed that the choices they make at this stage could determine the kind of future they would have, urging them not to sacrifice their long-term goals for short-term pleasure. The actress encouraged the students to ask themselves, "Who am I becoming?" as they make life decisions, emphasizing that this would determine who they become in the future.
The actress also cautioned the students against allowing the desire to fit in with their peers to influence their decisions. She advised them to be deliberate about the friends they keep, warning that some people might conceal their true intentions behind a friendly appearance. Jegede urged the students to be aware of their distractions and enjoy themselves in moderation, adding that they should not let temporary fun destroy their future.
Jegede also discussed the influence of social media on the students' behavior and reputation. She warned that the content they consume and the things they post could gradually shape their behavior and reputation, advising them to be careful about what they post online. The actress emphasized that what they feed on social media will begin to manifest over time, and what they post shows what they think.
Another Nollywood actor, Tobi Makinde, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of good manners and character. He noted that talent and skills could help young people advance in their careers, but good character could take them further by creating opportunities and opening doors. Makinde stressed that the choices students make will either make or destroy them, emphasizing the need for good manners and good character.
The Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole, highlighted the institution's commitment to preparing students for higher education and life beyond the classroom. He mentioned that the university has 22 fully accredited programmes and has launched the Trinity University Skills Acquisition Academy to complement students' academic programmes with entrepreneurial and marketable skills.
The event was organised by Etiquette Poise and Protocol Resource Academy, led by Keji Oladimeji, to help SSS3 students understand the pitfalls and distractions they could encounter on tertiary institution campuses. The programme aimed to discourage students from subscribing to social vices that could undermine their education and future. A stage play on the theme, Campus Flaws, was also featured, portraying the dangers of making wrong choices and engaging in social vices on campus.
Key points
- Yvonne Jegede warns students against distractions, bad friendships, and social media influence that could derail their future.
