Igbinedion varsity at 27: Institution produces over 16,000 graduates
Igbinedion varsity at 27: Institution produces over 16,000 graduates
The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, says the varsity has produced more than 16,000 graduates in its 27 years of existence.
Ezemonye disclosed this on Saturday in his address at the 27th Founder’s Day celebration lecture of the institution.
The vice-chancellor reaffirmed commitment of the Nigeria’s first private university to academic excellence, innovation and global competitiveness.
He said the institution had continued to expand its academic offerings and impact over the years.
He noted that the university’s graduates were making meaningful contributions across different sectors within and outside Nigeria.
According to him, the university currently runs seven colleges, three schools and 96 fully accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
He added that the institution had sustained investments in entrepreneurship, digital literacy, international exchange programmes and research collaborations to prepare students for global opportunities.
According to him, the university continues investing in entrepreneurship, digital literacy, international exchange programmes and research collaborations.
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“Our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, entrepreneurship and community service remains steadfast,” the vice chancellor said.
He noted that the university was investing in more infrastructure to advance teaching, research and innovation.
The vice chancellor highlighted ongoing infrastructural projects within the university, including new academic buildings, hostel accommodation, residential estates and developments at the university teaching hospital.
Delivering the founder’s day lecture, Sam Ikoku, Productivity Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of NAKACHI Consulting, called for a new direction for higher education through what he termed the “University 2.0 Model.”
Ikoku identified inadequate funding, brain drain, infrastructure deficits and governance challenges as some of the major issues confronting Nigeria’s higher education sector.
“The fragility is real, but the opportunity is larger,” he said.
He also advocated for reforms and stronger strategic partnerships to elevate university status.
Also, the University Proprietor, Gabriel Igbinedion, represented by the Deputy Chancellor, Lucky Igbinedion, said the institution was established to widen access to quality private education in Nigeria.
He described the founder’s day celebration as an opportunity to reflect on the vision, sacrifices and achievements that had sustained the university over the past 27 years.
The event also featured tributes to the founder for his contributions to education and national development.
