I may return back to again - Odunlade Adekola

Actor , Odunlade Adekola , is one of the most popular faces in the Nigerian movie industry at the moment . Well loved by many , he has a cult following which cuts across all sections of society .

Odunlade is an alumnus of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic , Abeokuta, but a few years ago , he returned to school . He was a student at the University of Lagos where he studied Business Administration until a few weeks ago when he sat for his final exams . The elated actor shared photos of himself and other students as they jubilated after the final exams . In a chat with Sunday Scoop , Adekola spoke about his experience while at the school .

“It has been by the grace of God that I was able to conclude my education at the University of Lagos . Because of my profession, there were times that my schedule was so tight that I had to forgo one for the other. But I always had it at the back of my mind that I must finish what I started . I also thank my fellow students and lecturers for their support throughout my stay in the school . I really had a nice time there , ” he said.

Did he enjoy star treatment as a student ? Odunlade said , “I am a very simple person , and everyone around me knows that . I just like to do my thing and mind my business . As a popular person , there were times that fans gushed over me while I was in school , but I always tried my best to manage the attention so that it wouldn ’ t distract me or other students .

“I always encouraged my colleagues to see me as one of them and I related with all of them well . The lecturers were also nice to me and I had a cordial relationship with them all .”

Stating the reason he chose to study Business Administration, Adekola said, “I have always had the dream of owning my company . I love to manage people to achieve set goals , and I believe that this course would help me in that regard .”

On what his next move is in academics , the actor added , “Knowledge gathering is a continuous process ; it never stops.

One should never stop learning because you can never know it all . I may decide to return to school to study another course . I don’ t know what the future holds. I am interested in constantly developing myself and that has been of great advantage to me .”