Ag VC, Prof Dawoo Ogbeifo
By Okpokpo Okhumode, Auchi
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Edo State University Iyamoh, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, said that the Edo State Government has installed optic fibre cable broadband across its campuses for internet services.
Prof Egbefo made the disclosure on Monday at a press conference to mark the 6th convocation ceremony of the institution scheduled for Feb. 27.
He said that the installation of the broadband internet services around the campuses was to provide fast transmission of data to the academics, staff members and students.
According to him, “Provision of internet is a crucial part of the structure of an institution of higher learning across the world” he stated.
Prof Egbefo reiterated the university’s core mission of providing world class education to curb educational tourism in the state and Nigeria adding that government vision of making the university a centre of excellence is well maintained.
On this he noted that since inception, the university has consistently operated with a stable academic calendar ensuring that students graduate on schedule despite unforeseen challenges such as COVID 19 pandemic.
Prof Egbefo said the institution had recorded academic successes with the nursing students professional exam rate 100 per cent while faculty of law 500 level students is finalised in compliance with Law school schedule procedures to ensure prompt graduation opportunities.
The university has received accreditation for M.Sc Accounting and Master in Public Administration programs and several others. He added.
The Acting VC also disclosed that 430 students would be graduating at its 6th convocation with 14 graduating with first class degrees while 140 granduands will receive various Post Graduate Degree (PGD) including 20 with the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in different fields
He, however, said the university would award honorary degrees to two deserving Nigerians who had distinguished themselves in their services to Edo and Nigeria.
They are Adams Oshiomhole former governor of Edo and Senator representing Edo North and Vincent Agenmomen, Chairman, Freedom Group in Nigeria stating that their awards is precognition for their illustrious careers and contributions to the development of our dear country.
While thanking the state government for keeping fate on the university’s management and allowing it to pilot the affairs of the university, assured the public that university operate zero tolerance for vices, as a result of the recent increase of students admission of 1,528 for the 204/2025 academic session.
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