Adebayo Adenrele
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has matriculated 2955 students into its 2024/2025 academic session.
Professor Smaranda Olarinde, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 16th consecutive matriculation ceremony of the University.
Giving the breakdown, Olarinde explained that ABUAD admitted 2507 as undergraduates, 34 as Open and Distance Learning Programme (ODLP) students while 414 students are admitted into various Part Time Programmes.
The VC, who said the unbroken ceremony was as a result of the Institution’s mission to redefine education in Nigeria and the globe, stressed that the University is also dedicated to quality and functional education, innovation and core values to make its students the leaders of positive change.
She encouraged the matriculants to avoid companies that can discourage them from fulfilling their aspired ambitions in the institution.
Her words, “At ABUAD, we are steadfast in our commitment to excellence across all spheres, with a particular focus on academic, moral, innovation, vocational training and research.
“Under the visionary leadership of our Founder/Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, we have established an Institution
To focus on that goes beyond imparting knowledge, shaping character, to also prepare you for your future career.
“ABUAD’s dedication to quality education, innovation, and core values has cemented its reputation as a leading University both nationally and globally.
“In encourage you to embrace these values as an integral part of your growth mindset, for they have the power to help you grow stronger, achieve greater heights, and shine brighter in all that you do.
“Remember that evil communication corrupts good manners. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you, not those who lead you towards distractions or vides that could derail your bright future.
“ABUAD enforces a code of conduct with firm consequences for breaches, so staying focused, disciplined, and principled is essential”.