Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, Africa Vice Chancellor, Prof Valentine Iheukwumere, has stated that the university is committed to preparing students to be global citizens who are equipped to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The Professor stated this during the 7th Convocation, matriculation and award ceremony of the school which was held in the city of Lagos on Saturday.
Prof. Valentine Iheukwumere who led the Graduands Procession and also declared open the Convocation ceremony said, "The mission of Highstone Global University is to empower students to reach their full potential by offering a diverse range of high-quality academic programs, fostering a culture of academic excellence, and providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment."
Meanwhile, NIPEM INT'L President, Prof. Maurice Azubuike Odiete, who also spoke at the event, noted that their primary objective is to provide Mass Education and Employment to Nigerians and Africans, and to raise competent professionals and effective leaders and entrepreneurs that will help transform the global economy.
"Here, we help discover and assist the students to develop their technical skills with emphasis on self-growth and reliance. We are really proud and glad to see that this goal and vision is already a reality as you can witness today. Indeed, we call upon individuals and organisations to support us in any way possible to ensure that the Nigerian youths maximise their potentials and academic aspirations through this platform and opportunity.
"In NIPEM international, there is no idle moment; we believe in the legacy of Education, that "EDUCATION IS POWER," hence our goal is to "DEVELOP TALENTS" and "MAXIMISE POTENTIALS" of our students. EDUCATION IS POWER!!!
"Unlock your skills and potential and take your career to new heights with NIPEM Professional Education Management International", he concluded.
The school Vice Chancellor, Prof. Innime Righteous, speaking on the subject 'Living for the future, the right way to live' said it was indeed a thing of great joy to see their alumni reach for the skies and make the best out of life but argued that only the small fraction of them who discover the power of living for the future will succeed.
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"As a school, we will constantly strive to increase this percentage by deploying the best resources, material and human, in delivering our promise of a quality education to you. This is the future we are living in. We only implore you to also think in the same way. Locked up within each of you is the capacity to determine what kind of future you want and what actions can get you there. There is only so much the world outside can do. Indeed, taking a horse to the river is one thing; getting it to drink water is quite another", he said.
One of the guest speakers, Dr. Rita Akpan, who is the Director of Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) South-south and South-east, and who also double as the current Chairman, Head of Federal Establishment, Cross River State Chapter, addressed the audience on the impact of education on national economy, and the benefits of IJMB to promote alternative route to gaining admissions into any university in Nigeria through IJMB, she also pointed that IJMB has granted NIPEM College of Health And Management Science, including the Highstone Business School Affiliation.
The father of the day, Rev. Dr. Fidel Aduaye-Odiete, who gave the opening prayer, exhorted both the matriculants and graduands on the need to maintain socio-moral and ethical principles at all times, he concluded by praying for the students' success.
Some notable distinguished eminent personalities bagged the Highstone Global University Texas USA Honorary Doctorate Degree Awards. They included Dr. Rita Akpan, Engr. Wilson Itune Imong, Mrs. Peace Uduak Nkire, Engr. Philip Edidiong Udo-Inem, Dr. Dee Davidson-Ogunnaike, Engr. Emmanuel Chuks Mormah, Mr. Adesina Adewale, Mr. Gregory Itah, Mr. Kingsley Ejike Olovo, Mrs. Gloria Nneka Ohanuba.
The Matriculation Oath was led by the Deputy Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Deborah Ebenezer, and the Dean of Students Affairs, Proph. Dr. Glova Iheukwumere.
Atomatofa Omokoni Oghenekome emerged as the best graduating student for Highstone Global University Texas, USA. While Ojumu Idowu Timileyin emerged NIPEM International Best Graduating student.
Dorcas Beloved received the award of the Best-Behaved Student. Several other students were recognised.
