Tinubu, Navy vow to address interruption of academic activities in universities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to address the persistent disruptions in academic activities at universities nationwide. Speaking at the 2nd Convocation ceremony of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) in Ibusa, Delta State, the President, represented by Stella Ogochukwu, the Director of Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to the welfare of both teaching and non-teaching staff across the country.

President Tinubu commended the Navy for utilizing education as a means to tackle national challenges and praised the management of ADUN for achieving an uninterrupted academic calendar, considering it a significant milestone.

He stated, “We assure you of the federal government’s determination to continue prioritizing quality education at all levels.”

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, expressed satisfaction with the progress made by ADUN in its relatively short existence. He praised the institution’s accomplishments in Information Technology (IT) and expressed confidence that the graduating students have gained substantial IT knowledge.

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla, appreciated Navy patrons for their substantial contributions to the university’s development. He lauded the management for nurturing a new generation of leaders, emphasizing the importance of investing in education for the nation’s future.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Paul Omaji, highlighted integrity and respect for hard work as the guiding principles at ADUN.

During the Convocation lecture, Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, encouraged graduating students to be resilient and called on governments at all levels to involve youths in decision-making processes. He urged the inclusion of youth participation in politics and other activities to harness their creativity and prevent incidents similar to ENDSARS.

In his valedictory speech titled “Be a Solution,” the Best Graduating Student, Victor Bodunrin, encouraged his fellow graduates to face challenges outside academia and become solutions to societal problems. He emphasized the need to transition from complaining to actively contributing to solving societal issues.