The University of Africa, Toru-Orua, hosted a historic combined convocation ceremony to honor graduates from the 2020 to 2024 academic years. The ceremony brought together government officials, royal dignitaries, academic leaders, and proud families to renew the institution’s dedication to excellence in education, research, and service.
Speaking at the occasion, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri praised the graduates’ determination and their decision to study at a young college. He emphasized his administration’s support for the university’s expansion, emphasizing the importance of innovative finance options outside state expenditures.
“The University of Africa has the potential to chart new paths in innovation and secure alternative, sustainable funding sources beyond what the Bayelsa State Government can provide,” said Diri, the governor.
“As a token of appreciation for your efforts, the top graduating student in each degree will be given automatic employment. Your decision to trust a new institution over a long-standing one speaks volumes. Today, you are ambassadors for this ambitious university, and I am devoted to establishing it as a center for knowledge, progress, and excellence.”
A first-class graduate, speaking on behalf of the graduating class, expressed excitement and thanks. The student emphasized the guts required to choose the university and the common pride in accomplishing this milestone.
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“We took a risk, believing in ourselves and our university’s future. Today, we are overjoyed as we celebrate our triumph. The university is attempting to build a name for itself outside of Bayelsa,” the student stated.
The newly appointed Chancellor, His Eminence Ez Wanuku Namobi III, King of Aubberland, also formally inducted 95 graduating students into the university’s alumni community during the convocation. In his function, the chancellor conferred certificates and charged the graduates with upholding the institution’s principles as they embarked on the next chapter of their journey.
The event highlighted the University of Africa’s commitment to preserving its past, as well as its stakeholders’ shared vision of a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and service.
