… As ADUN Graduates 24 First Class Students Amongst Others
Chancellor, Admiralty University, (ADUN), and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo has promised all qualified maiden graduands of the institution direct employment by the Nigeria Navy as Naval officers or Civilian staf.
Gambo made the promise, Friday November 25, 2022, during the maiden convocation of the 2021/ 2022 graduands of the school at Ibusa/Ogwash-Uku express way in Delta State.
The Chancellor said it was to help reduce the number of unemployed graduates from the labour market, adding that the Nigeria Navy was committed to producing graduates who where in tune with problem solving attitude and the spirit of service to humanity.
He commended the immense contribution of the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa towards the school and the contributions of traditional rulers towards the growth of the school.
While commending the graduands, the Pro Chancellor Prof. Salihu Mustafa, said the wise choice they made four years ago, was what had brought them to the level they were.
Mustafa said the graduands have been trained to solve problems in the society.
Expressing joy, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Omojo Omaji said it was an opportunity for the institution to celebrate their first fruits.
Omojo said their decision four years ago has steered them to the path of enviable greatness.
The Vice Chancellor admonished the graduands not to forget their alma-mater and to ensure they give back to the institution that birthed them.
According to Omojo, 24 student out of the 153 graduands made 1st Class, adding that 76 others made Second Class (Upper Division), 52 had Lower Division of Second Class, while one of them made a Third Class.
Earlier the state Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Patrick Ukah, said priority attention should be given to the educational sector, so as to achieve greatness in any society.
The governor said his administration established additional higher institutions in the state to cater for the high number of secondary school leavers from the state seeking university admission.
While congratulating the graduands for successfully completing their academic programme, he assured management of the school that his pledge of building a hostel in the campus was on course.
While speaking on the theme, Fostering Global Prosperity: Imperative Of Visionary Leadership, the guest lecturer, Mr. Tony Elumelu maintained that passion and hardwork were key to success in businesses.
In his words, former Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral C. O. Ekeoba (Rtd), appreciated the support and roles played by the Delta North Senator, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, adding that he had donated his personal lands on pro-bono to the Nigeria Navy which is part of the land being occupied by the University.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of five prize awards to the best graduating student for the 2021/2022 academic session, Mr. Ape Terhemba Moses of Cyber Security Department, award presentation to Rear Admiral C. O. Ekeoba (Rtd) in recognition of his contribution towards ADUN.
Amongst those recognized were the Ogbuzo of Ibusa, HRM Prof. Luke Nwoboshi and Chief Okocha for their role towards the University and also presentation of honorary Degrees awards on some notable Nigerians.
Earlier the convocation ceremony which commenced a day earlier with the Founders Day ceremony also featured graduands procession and followed by academic procession.
