The Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) in Ibusa, Delta is committed to academic excellence and nurturing of luminary leaders to contribute to socio-economic, sustainable development of Delta, Nigeria and the world at large.
Vice-chancellor of the institution, Professor Paul Omojo Omaji made this remark during the 6th matriculation ceremony of 352 students for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) was established under the Private Universities Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 via the issuance of an operating license in December 2017, by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The University, initially owned by the Nigerian Navy, is now a Federal University through an Act assented to, by the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Gen. Muhammad Buhari (rtd.) GCFR on the February 8, 2023.
Describing the matriculants as promising young minds poised to witness an exciting journey at ADUN, Prof Omojo Omaji, enjoined them to maintain decorum, discipline, good behaviour, and ethical standards in pursuit of the ideology of the institution and surpassing ordinary standards in their respective pursuits.
Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu who was the Keynote Speaker on “Achieving Career Objectives in a Challenging Economy:
The Role of Government & Universities in Partnership” harped on the need for the young minds to brace up for entrepreneurial growth and development.
Dr. Emu charged the matriculants, students to focus more on developing themselves through various Skills and entrepreneurial programs in career areas such as: Artificial Intelligence experts, Digital Marketers, Software Engineers, Cyber Security, Financial Analysts, Social Media experts Aerospace Engineer and other
According to him, the partnership between Delta State Government, ADUN is geared towards making the students actualize their dreams, in pursuit of their career in the institution.
Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori who was represented by his Commissioner For Higher Education, Prof Tonukari Johnbull congratulated the matriculants, commended ADUN management for commitment to academic excellence.
Governor Oborevwori said: “I urge the matriculants, students to see themselves as ambassadors of ADUN, stay focused, strive for excellence. There is freedom in the University, but don’t trample on rights and privileges of others. I urge ADUN to develop more extra-curricular activities for the students. ADUN will continue to receive support from Delta State Government”.
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