By Ajuwa Victor
About 352 students admitted for the 2023/2024 academic session in the Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, celebrated their matriculation ceremony in the institution.
The Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, who graced the ceremony, commended the students, advising them to take their studies seriously.
Oborevwori who was represented by the Commissioner for higher education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari urged the students to be committed and stay away from activities that are antithetical to their objective of being in school.
He commended their parents for the role played so far on their children even during the hard time.
Governor Oborevwori called on the students to focus on their studies to enable them achieve their life goals.
The matriculation lecture was taken by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu. He thanked the matriculating students.
Emu told the students that they have a very vital role to play in their study and beyond.
He urged them to embrace studies, shun evil vices both from friends and colleagues and be of good behaviour/manners in their learning.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Paul Omojo Omaji, welcome the students and their parents for finding time to honour the matriculation ceremony.
He called on the students to study very hard, be of good moral to the society and remain focus in learning.
In the same vein, the
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Navy Holdings Ltd, Admiral Huf Kaoje, said that the university is a product of the vision of the Nigerian Navy.
Kaoje, who was represented by Real Admiral Kayode Adetimi said that many of the students chose the institution due to its defining character.
He added that, the students must begin to see themselves as part of a unique community.
He congratulate them for the memorable experience in their young lives and their academic journey that has just began.
While urging the students to use the boundless opportunities that ADUN offers to set a positive marker in their lives.
