Summit University Offa Holds 8th Matriculation Ceremony, Charges Students To Shun Social Vices


The Summit University Offa, Kwara State has charged her newly admitted students to shun cultism, cybercrime (Yahoo Yahoo), indecent dressing, drug abuse and other Social Vices.

This was disclosed by the Varsity's Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bayo Lawal at the 8th Matriculation Ceremony recently held in the University premises.

The Ag. Vice Chancellor in his welcome address expressed deep appreciation to Almighty Allah, the Proprietor, Board of Trustees, the Governing Council and the Management of Summit University Offa for their steadfastness and commitment in taking the University to the next level.

He congratulated the newly admitted students for gaining admission into the University and tasked them to remain focused and dedicated to their studies.

According to him, "Today marks a special day in the lives of these young people gathered here in the ambience of the auditorium, ready to be formally inducted into studentship of Summit University Offa, through the administering of the Matriculation Oath. Today, therefore represents another milestone in your lives and I hope that, it will forever linger in your memory as a day to be remembered with joy and pride. Let me seize this unique opportunity to congratulate you all, and most importantly, your parents, some of whom may have struggled to see you this far and I pray that, your dreams and aspirations would be realized at the end of your studentship in the University.

"Let me equally congratulate the teaching and non-teaching staff of Summit University, Offa, who have been working so hard and tenaciously to ensure that, the vision of the proprietor could be realized and achieved. I urge the matriculating Students to rise to the occasion to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the Institutions' vision of molding Students who would be worthy in character and learning. I want to urge you to remain focused, dedicated and prepare yourselves for productive contribution to the society.”

Speaking further, Prof. Bayo Lawal noted that the University adheres strictly to the dressing code, and there is an existing committee to ensure that the dress code is strictly adhered to. He added that the institution has a serene environment conducive for learning as there are seven essential life skills which the students will learn along their chosen course of study at Summit University Offa which cuts across Financial literacy, Clean and Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Acadoprenuership, History, Heritage, Storytelling; Islam and Global citizenship.

"The institution has won a lot of grants from reputable institutions and corporate bodies overseas, which have put our University in the world spotlight and earned it accolades,” he added.