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Edo State Government has successfully installed optic fibre cable broadband across all campuses of Edo University Iyamoh, significantly improving internet services for students, staff, and faculty, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Dawood Egbefo, announced on Monday.
At a press conference ahead of the university’s 6th convocation ceremony, scheduled for 27 February 2025, Prof. Egbefo highlighted that the new broadband system would ensure fast and reliable data transmission across the institution’s various departments, enabling enhanced academic activities and administrative efficiency.
“Access to robust internet connectivity is a cornerstone of modern higher education,” Prof. Egbefo remarked. “This development is crucial to supporting our academic community in their teaching, learning, and research endeavours.”
The Acting Vice Chancellor reiterated the university’s core mission to provide world-class education aimed at reducing educational tourism and strengthening local higher education in Nigeria. He emphasised that the university had maintained a stable academic calendar, ensuring students’ timely graduation despite challenges, including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edo University Iyamoh has also seen notable academic successes. The institution recorded a 100% pass rate in the professional exams for its nursing students, while its Faculty of Law’s 500-level students have been cleared to graduate in compliance with Law School requirements. Furthermore, several programmes, including the M.Sc. Accounting and Master in Public Administration, have received full accreditation.
Looking forward to the convocation, Prof. Egbefo announced that 430 students would graduate this year, with 14 earning First Class honours. Additionally, 140 postgraduate degrees, including 20 PhDs, will be awarded across a range of disciplines.
The university will also confer honorary degrees on two distinguished Nigerians: Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and current Senator for Edo North, and Vincent Agenmomen, Chairman of Freedom Group. The awards recognise their outstanding contributions to the development of Edo State and the nation.
In closing, Prof. Egbefo thanked the Edo State Government for its continued support and assured the public that the university remains committed to maintaining a strict policy of zero tolerance for misconduct, even amid the expansion of student enrolment to 1,528 for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The 6th convocation ceremony promises to celebrate the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence in education and its role as a key player in shaping Nigeria’s academic future.
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