It was a colourful celebration as Chrisland University, Abeokuta on Tuesday released 185 graduands to the world. The graduands, who made up of 185 students , included the first set of Nursing graduates.
In her address at the 6th convocation of the university in Abeokuta, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Babalola, charged the graduating students to be rooted in four essential principles termed the 4Cs, Collaboration, Character, Competency, and Capacity.
Babalola noted that the 4Cs would serve as guides in the pursuit of innovation and impact in their lives.
She also stressed the importance of good character, competence and capacity to excel in their daily activities
“In everything you do, character matters. Integrity, respect, and a strong sense of ethics will define your reputation far more than any degree or title. Stay grounded, and let your values be the foundation of your journey”
“To realize your ideas, you’ll need skills—often skills you may not acquire in the classroom alone. You are lifelong learners now, constantly adapting to a changing world,” she said.
In his convocation lecture , Engr. Umar Bindir, said that Nigeria had lots of incredible technological innovations but still operating at a manual level.
Bindir called on Nigerian researchers to delve into the nation’s problems in order to ensure that the innovations solved the problems being faced in the country to avoid technology distortion.
The lecture is titled : “Strategies for a National Rebirth: Special Reference to a Triple Helix Innovation”. He pointed out that Nigeria needed more global technology visibility.
The Chancellor and Founder of the school, Dr Winifred Awosika, in her remarks, pointed out that Chrisland University, which began as a seed of faith in 2015 with just seven students, has today blossomed into an institution that stands as a beacon of hope, excellence, and leadership in higher education.
Awosika described the seven-year stewardship of Prof. Babalola as extraordinary, saying her leadership style had seen Chrisland University grow in leaps and bounds, with remarkable advancements in academic programmes, infrastructure, and student enrollment.
“She has led with wisdom, grace, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. Her visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on this institution, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of leaders.
“Prof. Babalola has dedicated herself to this university with utmost passion and integrity”, Dr.Awosika stated,” she said, urging the graduating set of 2023/ 2024 to uphold the legacy of the university while calling for the continuous support of parents and other Stakeholders to sustain the dream of the Institution.
Overall best graduating student, Adeola Omodehin with the CGPA of 4.99 from Department of Psychology, charged fellow graduands to always be good ambassadors of the university by upholding its high principles of moral and academic excellence in their future endeavours
Highpoint of the convocation included award of first degree to the 185 graduands and presentation of the prizes to 25 outstanding graduating students with First Class.
