The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, KWASU, Professor Shaykh-Lukman Jimoh has urged new graduates to view the high unemployment rate as an opportunity rather than a limitation.
At the university’s 12th Convocation, he urged graduands to turn challenges into stepping-stones and use their education to shape their lives and make a positive impact on society.
Prof Jimoh urged the fresh graduates to harness the knowledge they had acquired during their studies at Kwara State University to make a meaningful impact in society.
He emphasized that they had been thoroughly equipped to effect positive change and encouraged them to begin their journeys by using what they had, starting from where they were, and doing whatever they could to achieve greatness.
“Your education here is your gateway to transforming the world,” he said.
He reminded them of the essential skills they had gained, particularly the importance of self-sustainability and their responsibility to engage with the community and environment thoughtfully.
The university, he pointed out, had provided them with the tools and wisdom needed to engage responsibly with society. Now, the graduates were ready to embark on their journey, poised to bring honor to themselves, their families, and their alma mater. “I trust that your time at Kwara State University has shown you that wealth should be measured by the impact you make, not just material gain. Remember, no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Be kind, be impactful, and make a difference in the world,” he added.
He also reminded them that they were now ambassadors of the university, and the institution looked to them to uphold its values. “Turn challenges into opportunities, pursue new ventures with courage, and live lives that others will seek to emulate,” he concluded.
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The Vice-Chancellor also commended the Kwara State Government for its ongoing support of the university’s growth, praising Governor Mallam AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq as a “great pillar” for ensuring the stability and credibility of the institution’s processes.
However, he called on the government and private sector to provide greater assistance in addressing infrastructural challenges, particularly road access, land encroachment, and student accommodation.
Governor AbdulRazaq, represented by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mary Arinde, encouraged the graduates to be excellent ambassadors for both the university and the state.
He expressed satisfaction with Kwara State University’s expansion into Osi and Ilesha-Baruba, seeing it as a key step in enhancing education and infrastructure. He assured graduates that his government would keep supporting educational development and essential services in Kwara.
This year’s convocation had 6,891 graduates comprising 6,374 undergraduates, 468 master’s degree holders, and 49 PhD recipients. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the academic achievements of the graduates, noting 71 first-class honors, 1,828 second-class upper, 3,501 second-class lower, and 974 third-class degrees.
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