Education
The Technical University, Ibadan Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony Friday
THE Technical University, Ibadan is billed to hold its inaugural matriculation ceremony on Friday, 9th March, 2018, for its students at the Technical University, Ibadan, Library Hall, Km 15, Ibadan-Lagos, Expressway, will start at 9.00 am.
According to a press statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. A.A Oladeji and made available to Mega Icon Magazine to announce the University’s maiden matriculation, noted that the matriculation ceremony will be followed by the inauguration of the Governing Council and installation of the University’s pioneer Chancellor, Chief Tunde J. Afolabi, MFR.
Chief Afolabi, a Geologist, is a major player in the oil industry, having worked with TEXACO Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and Mobil USA INC. Dallas, Texas, USA before returning home to establish Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited, Lagos.
Among several honours for his achievements, the pioneer Chancellor of The Technical University, Ibadan is a Fellow of the Nigerian Mining and
Geosciences Society; Fellow, Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists, a recipient of the ECOWAS Distinguished Corporate Achievers Award and an active member of the Nigerian Association of Indigenous Exploration and Production Companies.
The statement, also advised that all the guests to the ceremony should be seated by 8.30 am, before the arrival of the Vice-Chancellor’s procession.
The matriculation, which is expected to attract dignitaries from all walks of life, will also feature student performances, including a performance by the new Tech-U Band.
The Technical University, an initiative of the Oyo State Government, is committed to efficient and responsible use of Science, Technology and Engineering for innovations targeted at solving societal problems.
Also, as part of the ceremonies, the statement added that there will be a Pre-Matriculation Lecture, which will hold at 3.00 pm on Thursday 8th March,
2018 at The Technical University Library Hall.
The Lecture, titled “Symbols, Symbolisms and The University Culture”, will be delivered by a renowned Professor of International Relations, Professor W. Alade Fawole who became a full Professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in October 2003. The Matriculation Lecturer has more than 60 academic publications to his credit.
In his career spanning nearly 35 years, Professor Alade Fawole has served the Obafemi Awolowo University in various capacities including Dean, Faculty of Administration, (2008-2010) and member of the Governing Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, (2003-2007).
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The Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, has announced that its 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony will take place on Thursday, 27th March 2025.
In a statement signed by the institution’s Protocols and Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Adepoju, on behalf of the Rector, Engr. Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, the event is scheduled to hold at the polytechnic’s temporary site in Iresa-Pupa, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to the statement, the academic procession will commence at 9:00 a.m., followed by the main ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
Established in 2021 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Federal Polytechnic Ayede admitted its pioneer students in the 2022/2023 academic session. Initially, the institution commenced with four departments: Science Laboratory Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Statistics.
By the 2023/2024 academic session, the institution expanded its academic offerings with eight additional National Diploma (ND) programmes, increasing the total to 12. The newly introduced courses include Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Agricultural Technology, Science Laboratory Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Tourism Management Technology, Estate Management and Valuation, Urban and Regional Planning, Accountancy, Business Administration and Management, and Public Administration.
These 12 ND programmes are structured under five academic schools, School of Agricultural Technology,School of Science and Technology, School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Technology and School of Management Sciences.
The institution also announced that the orientation programme for fresh students commenced on Tuesday, 25th March, and will continue on Wednesday, 26th March, at the Iresa-Pupa temporary site. The programme will feature addresses from distinguished scholars and professionals, providing guidance to the new students on academic and campus life.
Since its inception, Federal Polytechnic Ayede has recorded remarkable strides in academic excellence, infrastructural development, training and re-training, as well as sports and extracurricular activities.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
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