No fewer than 2,955 students have been officially admitted to the prestigious Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 16th matriculation ceremony of the university.
Olarinde revealed that ABUAD admitted 2,507 undergraduate students, 34 students into the Open and Distance Learning Programme (ODLP), and 414 students into various part-time programs.
The VC emphasized that the unbroken tradition of the ceremony reflects the institution’s mission to redefine education in Nigeria and globally.
She highlighted ABUAD’s commitment to providing quality and functional education, fostering innovation, and instilling core values to empower its students to become leaders of positive change.
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According to her, “At ABUAD, we are steadfast in our commitment to excellence across all spheres, with a particular focus on academics, morals, innovation, vocational training, and research.
“Under the visionary leadership of our Founder/Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, we have established an institution that goes beyond imparting knowledge and shaping character, preparing you for your future career.
“ABUAD’s dedication to quality education, innovation, and core values has cemented its reputation as a leading university both nationally and globally.
“I encourage you to embrace these values as an integral part of your growth mindset, for they have the power to help you grow stronger, achieve greater heights, and shine brighter in all that you do.
“Remember that evil communication corrupts good manners. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you, not those who lead you toward distractions or vices that could derail your bright future.
“ABUAD enforces a code of conduct with firm consequences for breaches, so staying focused, disciplined, and principled is essential.”
