Oluwanifemi Apesin (Interns)
The Chrisland University located along Abeokuta-Ajebo Road in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital on Tuesday held its 8th convocation ceremony with award of first degrees, postgraduate diplomas and presentation of prizes.
Penpushing reports that the convocation ceremony held at the university campus attracted the presence of parents, guardians, educational stakeholders, as well as dignitaries within and outside the town among others.
The university at the 8th convocation ceremony turned out a total of 324 first-degree students, comprising 281 from regular academic programmes and 43 from the Centre for Distance Learning and Executive Programmes (CEDLEP).
Penpushing further reports that the statistics contained in the convocation programme, indicated that 53 students from the regular programmes earned first-class honours, representing 18.9 per cent of the 281 graduates in that category.
The statistics equally showed that 142 students obtained second-class upper division, 78 earned second-class lower division, while eight graduated with third-class honours, and Centre for Distance Learning and Executive Programmes (CEDLEP), 16 graduates earned first-class honours, 19 obtained second-class upper division, while eight graduated with second-class lower division.
Penpushing also reports that the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, in her welcome address, emphasized that the Chrisland University is a vision-driven institution which aims to become a world-class university.
The Vice Chancellor added that the university vision is equally aimed to be renowned for intellectual freedom, ethical standards, research, community service and outstanding training of a new generation of leaders,
Penpushing reports that she stated that the mission of the university is to create a learning environment that nurtures a sound moral and intellectual culture that attracts an excellent blend of faculty from across the world, and deploys resources to educate the total person.
The Vice Chancellor encouraged the graduates to be bold in pursuing their aspirations, declaring that the world is for the bold. Pointing out that obtaining a higher degree should not be regarded as the ultimate destination.
Penpushing further reports that Arulogun advised the graduates to look beyond academic advancement and focus on making meaningful contributions to society.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who was the guest lecturer urged the graduates to look beyond academic qualifications and embrace innovation, leadership and problem-solving to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Penpushing also reports that Salako who spoke on the topic “Beyond the Degree: Next Generation Leadership, Innovation and Impact in a Changing World,” emphasised the need for graduates to develop practical skills, remain committed to learning and create meaningful impact in society.
The Minister pointed out that success goes beyond obtaining a degree, noting that academic certificates alone do not determine an individual’s future achievements, explaining that success in the contemporary world depends on what individuals can do, the people they can lead, the problems they can solve and the positive difference they make in the lives of others.
Penpushing reports that Salako urged the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, solve problems people are willing to pay to have addressed, and seek ownership opportunities rather than depend solely on salaried employment.
The guest speaker advised them to build their careers on integrity, develop a global outlook regardless of their location, and serve as bridges of opportunity whenever they move to new environments.
Penpushing further reports that he encouraged the graduates to lift others as they progress in life and prioritise their health, stressing the importance of balancing professional achievements with personal well-being, and described Nigeria as a land of opportunities for those who are adequately prepared to recognise and utilise them.
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