Equipping The Mind Better Than‘Stomach Infrastructure’, Says Fashola

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has advocated for
a development of the mind, rather than developing the
stomach.
He made the call on Tuesday at the fifth anniversary of the uniformed
voluntary clubs in the state's public schools.
Some of the clubs at the event included the Boys' Scout, Red Cross
Society, Brownies, Sheriff Guard, Boys and Girls Brigade as well as
the African Lad and Lasses Brigade.
Fashola, who delivered the keynote address on the occasion, urged the
pupils to imbibe the tenets of the various clubs to which they
belonged.
The governor said, "There is one infrastructure, the infrastructure of
the mind. Some people have opted to develop the infrastructure of the
stomach.
I am convinced that when they reflect on it, they will understand that
educating and equipping the mind is the best way of preparing to feed
them.
"As you proceed in your education what will stand you out is what you
know. Your character will define how people relate to you.
I cannot recall any incident that a Sheriff Guard uniform was found at
the scene of a crime; it has never been reported. But there is nothing
esoteric about the uniform.
But it is the character of the people who wear the uniform that
defines the uniform.
"The choice that you make will determine whether there will be a sixth
edition of this programme.
But I can assure you that as long as the All Progressives Congress
government is in place, this programme will continue to hold".