Funmi Ogundare
Anchor University, Lagos, is ready to carry its mixed sixth and seventh convocation ceremonies alongside actions marking its tenth anniversary from November 16 to 22, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Bandele, describing the milestone as a chance to mirror on the establishment’s progress and achievements.
Bandele, who will probably be rounding off his tenure early subsequent 12 months, stated the celebrations could be notably important as they’d be his final convocation ceremonies with the college.
He stated the establishment had recorded appreciable progress since its institution, gaining higher visibility regionally and internationally, whereas its college students continued to make breakthroughs of their skilled careers.
(*10*) forward of the anniversary and convocation ceremonies, Bandele stated the event supplied the college a chance to mirror on its journey and acknowledge what he described as God’s faithfulness.
“There are lots of actions lined as much as commemorate the 2 occasions. This event offers us a uncommon alternative to mirror on the place we have been coming from and the place we’re right now by the grace of God.
“Looking back, we can confidently say the Lord has been good to us as an institution. The school has grown in leaps and bounds, becoming more visible than ever before. We are making waves within and outside Nigeria,” he said.
The VC added that the college had made holistic progress as a faith-based establishment, noting that rising parental confidence within the college mirrored its rising acceptance.
Bandele additionally reaffirmed his dedication to the establishment, declaring that he would proceed to offer his greatest till his final day on campus.
He, nonetheless, allayed considerations amongst some mother and father over the college’s capability to accommodate extra college students, given its present house constraints.
According to him, the brand new governing council has commenced the method of relocating the establishment to its everlasting web site, whereas contingency preparations are being made to accommodate all college students within the interim.
The week-long celebration will start on November 16 with a gap meeting devoted to reward, worship, prayers and particular ministration.
The second day will function neighborhood service, whereas actions on the third day will embrace an entrepreneurship and innovation exhibition and a novelty soccer match on campus.
The fourth day will function an alumni summit, with actions together with reunions, networking, testimonies, drama, spoken-word performances, a music live performance and different leisure.
The fifth day will probably be devoted to the decennial and convocation lecture and a guide launch.
The anniversary programme will climax with the convocation ceremonies on November 21, on the college campus.
