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A former Vice President of Nigeria Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo weekend commended Nigeria’s Premier Private University, Igbinedion University Okada for distinguishing itself in academic excellence and value driven education for over two decades.
Speaking at the 22nd Matriculation ceremony of the University, which held physically and online via zoom and other social media platforms, Sambo said that the great feat achieved by the institution in creating entrepreneurs instead of job seekers attests the to quest for excellence by the founder and chancellor of the Institution, Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.
The former Vice President said while the security challenges in the country has some direct relationship with the massive job deficit, IUO has set the pace for breeding skilled graduates with the ability to handle high skilled jobs.
He advised the matriculating students to take advantage of world class teaching and learning facilities provided by the institution to be change agents.
In his speech,Vice Chancellor Igbinedion University Okada,(IUO) Prof Lawrence Ezemonye said the institution is setting new standards in producing future ready and innovation driven students in line the institution’s smart campus and entrepreneurial inclusive vision.
Guest Speaker and Technical Adviser on Gas Business and Policy Implementation to the Minister of state Petroleum Resources ,Engr. Justice Derefaka who also joined via zoom spoke on the topic : “Refocussing Value Driven Education in the Digital Age Through the lens Entrepreneurship , Enterprise and global competitiveness: lessons for Nigeria”.
He expressed satisfaction with management of the institution, noting that Nigeria’s first premier private university is a leading ivory tower in the country.
Presenting a plaque of Honour to Architect Sambo, which was received on his behalf by the Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Mr. Roland Asoro, Ezemonye lauded the sterling qualities of the former VP noting that his numerous contributions to the educational development in the country earned him the honour.
Others including a development Partner of Igbinedion varsity, Rosula Foundation were also presented a plaque.
To climax the 22 matriculation ceremony, members of staff and students led by principal officers of the Igbinedion university have held a special thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Grace in Okada to appreciate God for a successful ceremony.