“Macrocosm and Microcosms’ Minister For Solid Minerals Dr Kayode Fayemi Rallying Cry to Nigerian Youths- ' I have driven taxis and worked as a guard amongst other several menial jobs to survive.’’

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, called on Nigerian youths to explore and utilise their creative ability to develop the society. The Minister said while delivering the 2016 convocation lecture of at the University of Lagos.

He also highlighted the failings of society to provide the platform and incentives for the youths to be more creative and pursue their ambitions. 

‘’Macrocosm and microcosm refers to a vision of cosmos where the part (microcosm) reflects the whole (macrocosm) and vice versa.

“The earlier we realise that no one owes us anything, the better for us and the more prepared we will be to face challenges of life.

“Do not think you are entitled to a job just because of your parents’ influence or what they have.

“Do not think things will be all rosy because you graduated from UNILAG with good grades.

“Be prepared for surprises and disappointments, because life is bound to hand you a couple of them.

“The only guarantee you have in this life is what you do for your selves with the grace God has bestowed on us all,’’ he said.

“What you need to know, however, is that as a UNILAG graduate and a postgraduate student in the United Kingdom, I have driven taxis and worked as a guard amongst other several menial jobs to survive.’’