Thomas Adewumi University Graduates 63 Students

Thomas Adewumi University, Oko in Kwara State on Wednesday graduated 63 students with 17 having first class.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Oladipo disclosed this while speaking at the second convocation ceremony…

According to the Vice Chancellor, TAU graduated 63 students, including 16 First Class, 40 Second Class, and 7 Lower Division graduates, with no recorded passes.

Prof Oladipo congratulated graduands and charged them to be worthy ambassadors of the institution.

She emphasized the university’s strong entrepreneurship focus, which distinguishes TAU from many other institutions across Nigeria. According to her, every student undergoes entrepreneurship training, preparing them for leadership and innovation in the real world.

In his remarks, the Founder of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Engr. Dr. J.B.O. Adewumi reaffirmed his commitment of producing graduates who are not only academically sound but also self-reliant.

Dr. Adewumi encouraged parents to allow their children explore and demonstrate their talents, noting that failure at the beginning is only a stepping stone to eventual success.

The Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Victor Om Olanrewaju, praised the graduating students, stating that TAU has nurtured them to succeed in life.

Prof. Olanrewaju also appealed to TETFund to extend its support to private universities, especially in areas such as bursary programmes and other benefits enjoyed by federal and state institutions.

The event also featured the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on Chief (Mrs.) Oluseyi Afolabi (Honorary Doctor of Engineering) and Pastor Dr. Olatunde Oladokun, Founder of SEAP Microfinance Bank Limited (Honorary Doctor of Business Administration).