The Acting Vice Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, has urged the batch 10 matriculating students to abide by the institution’s regulations, in order to contribute positively to its vision and the host community.
He stated this at the 10th matriculation ceremony, held at the Aliko Dangote Auditorium of the University.
He disclosed that the batch 10 matriculants consist of over 1,528 students admitted through UTME, Direct Entry and Transfer from other institutions, for the 2024/2025 academic session.
“Today we celebrate the matriculation of 1,528 candidates (UTME, Direct entry and Transfer) who have met the criteria for admission and successfully completed the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
“As you join the University as the 10th batch of matriculating students, I encourage you to uphold the University’s regulations and contribute positively to the Edo University version community,” Egbefo said.
He urged the matriculating students to approach their academic journey with unwavering dedication and take full advantage of the cutting-edge technological resources and ICT facilities available in the institution.
While congratulating the new students, the Acting VC who advised them to shun all forms of vices that could be inimical to the progress of their academic pursuit, warned them that the University has zero tolerance for social vices.
“Here, we place a high premium on discipline and adherence to the academic calendar noted that the university run uninterrupted season,” he said.
He, however, pledged the management’s commitment in partnership with the Edo State Government to continue to provide world-class teaching and research facilities in the institution.
Prof. Omare Celia Otote, of the Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who was guest speaker at the matriculation ceremony, advised the newly admitted students to be disciplined and resilient in their study to achieve their academic goals.
Otote while delivering the matriculation lecture tiled “Building a Legacy of Excellence: Embracing Opportunities for Academic Growth”, further advised the students to set out goals for themselves throughout their academic journey in order to achieve excellence.
According to her, Excellence is about continuous growth, meaningful contributions, and inspiring others saying excellence is a journey and not a destination urging them to be focus, ask questions and be self discipline.
She said as they find themselves in the university community, they should reflect on what kind of legacy they want to build and start taking action from today.
