Be The Caleb Of Your Generation’; Bro Gbile Akanni Charges Graduands
● It took me 10 years to obtain my BSc-Joy Ahiakwo, Best Graduating Student ● Honorary Doctorate conferred on Akarigbo of Remo; Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Ranodu of Imota
The Caleb University 14th Convocation Inaugural Lecturer, Bro. Gbile Akanni, Overseer, Living Seed Ministry, Gboko, has challenged graduating students to optimise their God-given potential in making a global difference. He urged them to be intentional to focus on optimising and making a global impact and difference in their generation as trailblazers; pioneers who set the pace and break barriers.
Bro. Akanni who is Convener of the Annual Ministers’ Leadership Retreat (MLR) attended by over 15,000 leaders globally, and is the Founder of “ Faith Seed”, urged the graduates to expect disappointment, as the growth of those who have not faced affliction is superficial.
The Clergy counselled that people who made it in life are always persistent and not discouraged by setbacks. “As Trailblazers, you are leaders who summon followership with inspirations. We are raising men that will be another ‘Caleb’.”
“We are expecting visionary youths, a rod of God’s strength. We don’t want you all to be a reed that has no direction in life. Act on His word. Seek the Lord first. Your potential is hidden in your inner mind. Only when it is kindled that you can be called forth. Keep fanning the flames. Don’t lose your fire or throw away the lessons you learnt after school,” he counselled.
According to a release signed by Olawale Adekoya,
Information, Media and Publication Specialist, the
14th Convocation Ceremony produced 54 First Class Undergraduate degree holders.
The breakdown reveals that 527 made the 2nd Class Upper Division, while 503 bagged the 2nd Class Lower Division.
The class of higher degrees featured 15 PhD (Doctorate) graduands, up from the first set of 9 produced at the last Convocation.
There were 29 distinctions at other postgraduate levels.
Miss Joy Nmachukwu Ahiakwo, who with a CGPA of 4.98 in Industrial Chemistry , emerged as the Overall Best Graduate at the undergraduate level, first schooled in America before transferring to Caleb University, stressed that it took her ten years to realise her dream of getting a first degree.
The duo of Oladele Adenubi and Yinusa Bamimore emerged as the joint Overall Best Graduating Students at the postgraduate level, both with a perfect CGPA of 5.0 in Computer Science. Dr Akinjide Akinlabi, the University Deputy Bursar who received a PhD. in Accounting, was the Overall Best Graduating PhD. student.
In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie extolled the virtues of the graduating Set of Trailblazers. He stated that the Department of Architecture broke records by producing 8 out of the 15 PhDs, a feat that is unprecedented in the Nigerian University system, adding that this is going to be his last convocation as Vice-Chancellor of the University.
He later conferrred, with the support of the Registrar, Mr Mayokun Olumeru, Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Business Administration, on three traditional rulers; namely – His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II), The Akarigbo of Remoland; His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, (Adegorusen V) The Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom; as well as His Royal Majesty, Oba Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare-Agoro, (Olufoworesete II) The Ranodu of Imota.
Caleb University’s 14th convocation ceremony came to a close on Tuesday, January 21st, coinciding with the institution’s Founder’s Day. The week-long event, that commenced on Wednesday, January 15th, featured a diverse range of activities including a Prayer Forum, which set the tone; a PhD Hooding ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of doctoral graduates; and the maiden Alumni Trade Fair, which provided a platform for former student entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect and showcase their products.
The 14th convocation ceremony marked another milestone in Caleb university’s history, celebrating academic excellence, innovation, and community spirit.
