DataPro MD Inspires Students, Pledges Support to Alma Mater

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of DataPro Limited, Mr. Abimbola Adeseyoju, has urged Nigerian students to harness technology and innovation to create value for themselves and overcome the mounting challenges in the nation’s economy, stressing that the future would favour only those who prepare deliberately for it.

Adeseyoju gave the charge during a visit to his alma mater, Christ School, Ado Ekiti, during the week, where he pledged support towards improving internet access and other technological facilities in the institution as part of efforts to strengthen digital learning and expand opportunities for students. He also donated copies of his autobiography, You Never Knew Me, to the school.

Speaking to students during the visit, the DataPro chief said young Nigerians must move beyond conventional learning and position themselves for relevance in a rapidly changing world by combining education with vision, discipline, and practical life skills.

He said, “You are living in exciting times, and you must decide the kind of life you want to live. Use the internet positively. Ensure that you have access to knowledge and use it well. Ultimately, your future is determined by your decisions.”

Adeseyoju noted that the objective of his visit was not merely to donate books and facilities but to inspire a new generation of students to appreciate the possibilities before them and pursue excellence with determination. According to him, his company remains committed to supporting the school in every way possible to sustain its culture of academic distinction.

Reflecting on his years at the institution, he described Christ School as a formative force in his personal and professional journey, saying the discipline, standards, and values instilled by the school gave him a competitive edge in life.

“When I got to university, I realised there could hardly be any institution quite like this school. Christ School played a very fundamental role in shaping me. It gave me a head start and prepared me for future challenges in ways I only came to appreciate later,” he said.

He further urged students to understand that education extends beyond classroom instruction, noting that the most enduring lessons of school life often manifest later in life through discipline, resilience, and character.

Adeseyoju also paid tribute to his parents for laying a solid foundation for his success, recalling that his father’s passion for knowledge and exposure to communication technology while working in the post office inspired a family-wide commitment to education and excellence.

He said the diversity of Christ School in his era, with students and teachers drawn from across Nigeria, helped shape his worldview and reinforced the values of unity, discipline, and national consciousness.

He urged current students to preserve the institution’s rich heritage of excellence, adding that success in life would depend not merely on talent but on the values they choose to uphold.

“I want you all to take your lives seriously. Build your lives on discipline, integrity, and purpose. We will continue to support this school, and I wish you all the very best,” he added.