… As Covenant University Matriculates 2,351 Students
The Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. David Oyedepo, has urged the newly admitted students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State on discipline and cautious use of time in the course of their studies in the institution to achieve their set goals.
Oyedepo said this during the 22nd matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session for undergraduate and postgraduate students degree programme on Friday.
The Chancellor noted that the pain of discipline might be costly, but the end result is priceless.
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“No one will ever be any more accomplished in his pursuit than when he is discipline.
“Anyone that will not take responsibility early, will end-up a liability,” he said
According to him, everyone is absolutely responsible for the outcome of his or her life.
The Chancellor enjoined them to make the most of their time as the days are evil, adding that they should not hang around people that don’t share their sense of mission.
In his Welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, said that the university ‘s unique vision was to raise a new generation of leaders in all fields of human endeavour who would redeem the battered image of the black man.
Adebayo said God had continued to validate the vision with many infallible proofs as the university is not only the most preferred university for candidates seeking quality and life-applicable higher education in Nigeria but in Africa.
The Vice-Chancellor said that their graduates were most employable among all Nigerians universities even as they continue to receive laurels and commendations for excellence performance at postgraduate studies abroad.
The Pro-Chancellor, Bishop David Abioye in his remarks urged the students to be focus as they begin the journey of academics in the university.
“It should be noted that the purpose of Covenant University goes beyond its certificate to students at graduation for this reason academic programmes in the institution are cladded in a customized life changing core values which aims at training each students to be self-efficient and self-sufficient upon graduation.
“I admonish you therefore to joyfully embrace these values as catalyst in the making of your destiny,” he advised.
A total of 2,351 students comprising 2,153 undergraduates and 198 postgraduate students matriculated at the ceremony.
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