Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that although integrity pays, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find people with integrity in the country.
Despite this, he noted that people with integrity are in high demand, adding that even thieves in society seek out individuals with integrity to help manage their stolen wealth.
The former Vice President made this statement while addressing students at the matriculation ceremony of MIVA Open University in Abuja on Saturday.
He emphasised that life is a marathon, and trustworthy people will ultimately triumph in the long run.
Osinbajo said, “If you borrow money, you should pay it back. Don’t make promises you can’t fulfil. Integrity pays. It is getting scarcer. It’s becoming more difficult to find people of integrity. So, it is in high demand. And I can say that because people of integrity are in demand; they are much sought after by everyone.
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