Former NUC boss Okebukola to deliver convening lecture at Babcock University
Former National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary Peter Okebukola will deliver the 2023 Convening Lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State on Tuesday.
Mr. Okebukola, Professor of Computer Science and Education, will speak on the topic: "From Hardware to Virtual Reality: Redefining the Nigerian University System".
A statement signed by the university's director of communications and marketing, Joshua Suleiman, noted that the graduation conference will be followed by a doctoral hood ceremony on July 26.
Other eventsThe 2023 graduation ceremonies, which began on July 23 with a program entitled: "Parent Advisory Forum Luncheon", were followed by an event organized by the university's alumni, on the theme: "Igniting Connections, Fueling Success".
According to the university, although Oyo House of Assembly Speaker Debo Ogundoyin and National Alumni Association Chairman Soji Tayo apologized for not attending the event, other prominent alumni including popular Nollywood actress Beverly Osu and Irvin Global and Investment Group CEO Uzonna Nwangwa attended the event.
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Meanwhile, after Tuesday's convocation conference, the university said the doctoral graduation ceremony will be held on campus while the top graduating students from graduate and undergraduate programs in 2023 are also invited to join the vice-chancellor, other senior university officials in planting trees as part of the institution's efforts to save the environment.
The university has announced that the grand finale of convocation ceremonies, which will include graduation and awards, will take place on Sunday, July 30.
About Babcock UniversityBabcock University is one of the oldest private universities in Nigeria, established and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria.
The faith-based college had started as the Adventist College of West Africa until 1975, when it was renamed the Adventist Seminary of West Africa.
In April 1999, the institution received its license as one of three pioneering private universities in Nigeria.
Today, the university has over 12,000 students, including graduates in different fields, including Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, who are the founders of Paystack, a fintech platform.
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Former National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary Peter Okebukola will deliver the 2023 Convening Lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State on Tuesday.
Mr. Okebukola, Professor of Computer Science and Education, will speak on the topic: "From Hardware to Virtual Reality: Redefining the Nigerian University System".
A statement signed by the university's director of communications and marketing, Joshua Suleiman, noted that the graduation conference will be followed by a doctoral hood ceremony on July 26.
Other eventsThe 2023 graduation ceremonies, which began on July 23 with a program entitled: "Parent Advisory Forum Luncheon", were followed by an event organized by the university's alumni, on the theme: "Igniting Connections, Fueling Success".
According to the university, although Oyo House of Assembly Speaker Debo Ogundoyin and National Alumni Association Chairman Soji Tayo apologized for not attending the event, other prominent alumni including popular Nollywood actress Beverly Osu and Irvin Global and Investment Group CEO Uzonna Nwangwa attended the event.
READ ALSO: Responsible journalism in Nigeria risks being drowned out by disinformation - Babcock University VC
Meanwhile, after Tuesday's convocation conference, the university said the doctoral graduation ceremony will be held on campus while the top graduating students from graduate and undergraduate programs in 2023 are also invited to join the vice-chancellor, other senior university officials in planting trees as part of the institution's efforts to save the environment.
The university has announced that the grand finale of convocation ceremonies, which will include graduation and awards, will take place on Sunday, July 30.
About Babcock UniversityBabcock University is one of the oldest private universities in Nigeria, established and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria.
The faith-based college had started as the Adventist College of West Africa until 1975, when it was renamed the Adventist Seminary of West Africa.
In April 1999, the institution received its license as one of three pioneering private universities in Nigeria.
Today, the university has over 12,000 students, including graduates in different fields, including Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, who are the founders of Paystack, a fintech platform.
Support PREMIUM TIMES integrity and credibility journalism Good journalism is very expensive. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider your modest support of this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to keep relevant journalism alive and ensuring that it remains free and accessible to everyone.
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