Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD

I’m calm because God is in control!

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@YhungProf0 We are always proud of you 👍

[NELFUND @NELFUND]

NELFUND proudly celebrates excellence honors Mr. Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, Best Graduating Student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, at a Recognition Ceremony held today at the Fund’s Headquarters.

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@YhungProf0 @OyebamijiBola @PBATMediaCentre @RealAdeshina @OgbeniDipo @easydigita @Diorthecurator Congratulations. Keep rising. Thanks for making us proud in EEE, LAUTECH and Osun 👍💯

[Dr Dípò Awójídé @OgbeniDipo]

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s best‑graduating student, Caleb Olugbenga Oladepo (@YhungProf0) an Osun‑born scholar who acknowledged the support of the NELFUND (@Nelfund) loan scheme and thanked President Bola Tinubu (@officialABAT), received multiple awards at the institution’s convocation.

The awards were sponsored by two appointees of the President who are alumni of the University, and from Osun State.

He earned the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Award and the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering Award both sponsored by Engr. Omowaiye Oluremi, (@remiteo), Executive Director, Project Implementation, Federal Housing Authority.

He also received the Faculty Award and the University Award sponsored by Engr. Olalekan Badmus, Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority.

In recognition of his academic excellence, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (@OyebamijiBola), the APC Gubernatorial candidate in Osun State, pledged N1,000,000 to support Caleb 👏🏽👏🏽💙👏🏽👏🏽.

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@MobilePunch Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾

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[ElderJoe 🎯 @elderjoe2003]

Your story is a powerful reminder that resilience can outshine circumstance. From walking miles to school to emerging as LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student—this is nothing short of inspiring.
You’ve not only made your family proud, but you’ve also given hope to countless others who see themselves in your journey. Respect for staying grounded, speaking your truth, and owning every part of your story.
The future is yours—keep soaring.

[Leading Nigeria's Conversation @LNCtoday]

LAUTECH Best Graduating Student Defends NELFUND Appreciation Amid Backlash

The Overall Best Graduating Student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, OLADEPO Caleb Olugbenga, has responded to the mixed reactions that followed his public appreciation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, offering clarity on the role the scheme played in his academic journey.

In a statement released after his convocation, Caleb acknowledged the flood of congratulatory messages, life-changing opportunities, and criticism that trailed his earlier remarks. While expressing gratitude, he noted that it was important to “set the record straight.”

He recounted a childhood defined by hardship, having grown up in a rural community in Osun State within a modest family of five. Financial constraints meant attending public schools was not a choice but a necessity. Daily life, he explained, was marked by struggle, limited access to food, clothing, and basic amenities, including electricity for nearly a decade.

Despite these realities, Caleb earned a scholarship and rose to academic distinction. Along the way, he benefited from acts of kindness, receiving his first smartphone from a coursemate’s father and occasional support from lecturers who provided clothing.

At the centre of the controversy, however, is his acknowledgement of NELFUND, which he described as “instrumental” rather than incidental to his journey. For Caleb, recognising support is not political alignment, but a simple act of gratitude.

The Backlash and the Mindset Divide

What has followed his statement is a familiar pattern in Nigeria’s public space…. a divide not just of opinion, but of mindset.

A section of online commentators, often shielded by anonymity, chose to diminish his achievement, not on the basis of merit, but because of his willingness to credit a government-backed initiative. In their framing, his academic excellence became secondary, almost invalidated, simply because he acknowledged a system that worked for him.

This reaction reflects a deeper issue…. a tendency to dismiss success stories that do not align with entrenched scepticism. Rather than engage with the substance of his journey, the focus shifted to discrediting the messenger.

Observers note that such responses are often driven by a mix of political bias, frustration, and a broader culture of distrust. Social media, while a space for expression, has also amplified voices that default to cynicism, sometimes at the expense of nuance and fairness.

Yet, Caleb’s story presents a counterpoint…. one of resilience, discipline, and the effective use of available support systems.

A Broader Conversation

The @NELFUND scheme, once met with widespread doubt, is increasingly being cited in discussions around access to education and student financing. For many, Caleb’s testimony adds a human dimension to policy impact, illustrating how targeted interventions can shape outcomes when effectively implemented.

More importantly, his journey speaks to a larger audience…. young Nigerians navigating similar constraints. It highlights the reality that while systemic challenges persist, individual agency, combined with support, can produce remarkable outcomes.

For those open to possibility, stories like Caleb’s reinforce a belief that progress, though gradual, is achievable. For others, deeply rooted in scepticism, such examples may continue to be viewed through a critical lens.

In the end, Caleb’s achievement stands on its own merit…. a product of perseverance against the odds. His acknowledgement of NELFUND does not diminish that success; if anything, it underscores the importance of structures that enable talent to thrive.

As conversations continue, his story remains a reminder that perspective often shapes reality…. and that in the same environment, some will find pathways forward, while others may remain focused solely on the obstacles.

@NGRPresident @PBATMediaCentre @aonanuga1956 @SundayDareSD @DOlusegun

[OLADEPO Caleb Olugbenga @YhungProf0]

I’ll be live on this X Space to share the role NELFUND played in my academic journey.

Join us as we discuss access, discipline, and academic excellence.

🗓️ Friday, April 24, 2026 | ⏰ 3PM WAT
Hosted by @PBATMediaCentre

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

For me personally, NELFUND was not incidental; it was instrumental, and to acknowledge what helped one’s journey is neither propaganda nor misplaced allegiance. It is simply an act of appreciation. Thank you

@NELFUND
and everyone that contributed to this success! --Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga

[OLADEPO Caleb Olugbenga @YhungProf0]

Thank you EEE Alumni Association Class 05
And to the president @profrabs, thank you so much sir.
@Monjooreoluwa Congratulations 🎉🎉

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@_ScoopNation Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾

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[Sunday Dare,CON @SundayDareSD]

The power of testimony. A student beneficiary of NELFUND sends appreciation the way of President Tinubu for making his graduation possible from LAUTECH Ogbomoso. Thank you. Mr. President

[A. Ayofe @abdullahayofel]

Take a listen to Our new Minister of Finance....... Very brilliant and intelligent ❤️🔥

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@YhungProf0 Thanks @YhungProf0 for your posts. You have done well by simply acknowledging the platform that helped you in crucial defining moments of your career. @NELFUND was instrumental and thanks to the president @officialABAT for this initiative. Congratulations once again🎉

[OLADEPO Caleb Olugbenga @YhungProf0]

Amid the flood of felicitations following my convocation as Overall Best Graduating Student of LAUTECH, I find it necessary to address the stir around my NELFUND appreciation post. I accept the praise, life changing offers and the backlash, in good faith. Still, it is only fair to set the record straight.

I hail from a village in Osun State, raised in a modest family of five. I attended public primary and secondary schools, not by choice, but because even the most inexpensive private schools were beyond our means.

Even then, survival itself; food and clothing was a daily struggle. I walked miles to school each morning, while my parents laboured as jacks-of-all-trades to make ends meet.

For nine defining years before I entered university, we lived within sight of basic amenities yet beyond our reach, no electricity, no television; just lanterns and candles. Against these odds, I earned a scholarship and now this distinction.

In my third year, a coursemate’s father, someone I had once tutored academically, gifted me my first smartphone which I am still using till now. On several occasions, lecturers, moved by quiet compassion, provided me with clothing. There are many other instances, too numerous to recount.

So, I say this plainly, not all of us are born with a silver spoon. Some of us climbed the ladder by holding on to every rung of legitimate support we could find.

As an engineering student aspiring to make academic history, should I resort myself to blaming my family’s financial situation for my inability to afford fees and essentials like a reliable smartphone or laptop needed for skills and certifications?

For me personally, NELFUND was not incidental; it was instrumental and to acknowledge what helped one’s journey is neither propaganda nor misplaced allegiance. It is simply an act of appreciation.

Thank you @NELFUND and everyone that contributed to this success!

Greatness awaits all of Us.

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@YhungProf0 @lautechofficial Congratulations to you, the entire class and EEE department

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

Congratulations, Caleb!

A great future awaits you 👏🏽👏🏽.
#RenewedHope

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

@aonanuga1956 Congratulations to LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga. We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾

https://t.co/i7SHdJiQFV

https://t.co/ShZlYuEIgg

[Emmanuel 'Tosin Rabiu, PhD @profrabs]

Congratulations to @lautechofficial LAUTECH’s Overall Best Graduating Student - Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga @YhungProf0 . We are so proud of you. Keep soaring higher 🎊🎉🍾

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[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

President Tinubu approves the postings of Ambassadors:

NON-CAREER:

1. Senator Grace Bent → Lome, Togo
2. Sen. Ita Enang → South Africa
3. Ikpeazu Victor → Spain
4. Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu → Tel-Aviv, Israel
5. Mahmud Yakubu → Qatar
6. Paul Oga Adikwu → The Vatican City (Holy See)
7. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas → The Philippines
8. Mr. Reno Omokri → Mexico City, Mexico
9. Hon. (Engr.) Abasi Braimah (FMHR) → Budapest, Hungary
10. Mrs. Erelu Angela Adebayo → Portugal
11. Barr. Olumilua Oluwayimika Ayotunwa → Tokyo, Japan
12. Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi Ifeanyi Lawrence → Athens, Greece
13. Barr. Chioma Priscilla Ohakim → Warsaw, Poland
14. Aminu Dalhatu → United Kingdom (UK)
15. Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau → Beijing, China
16. Hon. Tasiu Musa Maigari → Gambia
17. Olufemi Pedro → Australia
18. Barr. Muhammed Ubandoma Aliyu → Argentina
19. Lateef Kayode Are → USA
20. Amb. Joseph Sola Iji → Russia
21. Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim → UN Permanent Representative
22. Femi Fani-Kayode → Germany
23. Prof. Isaak Folorunso Adewole → Ottawa, Canada
24. Ajimobi Fatima Florence (F) → Austria
25. Mrs. Lola Akande (F) → Sweden
26. Ayodele Oke → France
27. Yakubu N. Gambo → Saudi Arabia
28. Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut → Seoul, South Korea
29. Barr. Onueze Chukwujika Joe Okocha SAN → Dublin, Ireland
30. Dr. Kulu Haruna Abubakar → Tunis, Tunisia
31. Rt. Hon. Jerry Samuel Manwe → Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago (T&T)

CAREER AMBASSADORS:

32. Amb. Nwabiola Ezenwa Chukwumeka → Cote d'Ivoire
33. Besto Maimuna Ibrahim → Niamey, Niger
34. Monica Okwuchukwu Enebechi → Sao Tome and Principe (STP)
35. Amb. Mohammed Mahmud Lele → Algiers, Algeria
36. Endoni Syndoph Paebi → Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
37. Ahmed Mohammed Monguno → Cairo, Egypt
38. Amb. Jane Adams (nee Okon) Michael (F) → Kingston, Jamaica
39. Amb. Clark-Omeru Alexandra (F) → Lusaka, Zambia
40. Chima Geoggrey Lioma David → Bamako, Mali
41. Amb. Odumah Yvonne Ehinosien → Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
42. Amb. Wasa Segun Ige → Beirut, Lebanon
43. Ruben Abimbola Samuel (F) → Rome, Italy
44. Amb. Onaga Ogechukwu Kingsley → Maputo, Mozambique
45. Amb. Magaji Umar → Kinshasa, DR Congo
46. Amb. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru → New Delhi, India
47. Amb. Abdussalam Habu Zayyad → Dakar, Senegal
48. Amb. Shehu Ilu Barde → Accra, Ghana
49. Amb. Aminu Nasir → Ethiopia
50. Abubakar Musa Musa → N’Djamena, Chad
51. Amb. Haidara Mohammed Idris → The Hague, Netherlands
52. Amb. Bako Adamu Umar → Rabat, Morocco
53. Amb. Sulu Gambari Olatunji Ahmed → Malaysia
54. Amb. Romata Mohammed Omobolanle (F) → Tanzania
55. Amb. Shaga John Shamah → Botswana
56. Salau, Hamza Mohammed → Tehran, Iran
57. Amb. Ibrahim Danlami → Kenya
58. Ibrahim Adeola Mopelola (F) → Cotonou, Benin
59. Amb. Ayeni Adebayo Emmanuel → Brussels, Belgium
60. Amb. Akande Wahab Adekola → Berne, Switzerland
61. Amb. Arewa (nee Adedokun) Esther (F) → Windhoek, Namibia
62. Amb. Gergadi Joseph John → Libreville, Gabon
63. Amb. Luther Ogbomode Ayo-Kalata (F) → Sierra Leone
64. Danladi Yakubu Nyaku → Khartoum, Sudan
65. Bello Dogon-Daji Haliru → Bangkok, Thailand