Tinubu, Navy pledge to tackle disruption of academic activities in universities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to tackle the causes of frequent disruptions of academic activities in universities across the country.

Speaking at the 2nd Convocation ceremony of the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) in Ibusa, Delta State, the President, who was represented by the Director of Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Stella Ogochukwu, reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government towards the welfare of teaching and non-teaching staff across the country.

While praising the Navy for its decision to use education as a tool to address national challenges, he applauded the management of the institution as he described its uninterrupted academic calendar as a milestone.

“We are assuring you of the resolve of the FG to continue to pay premium attention to quality education at all levels.”

While delivering his speech, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by his deputy, Monday Onyeme, expressed delight over the improvements made by the institution in its short time of existence.

He praised the management of the school for its achievements in information technology (IT), saying he was confident that the graduating students have been immersed in the knowledge of IT.

Meanwhile, Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla appreciated patrons in the Navy for their immense contribution to the development of the institution.

He commended the management for its role in nurturing a generation of leaders, saying, ”We are happy you are investing in the future of our nation through investment in education.”

The vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Paul Omaji, stated that in ADUN, integrity and respect for hard work are the guiding principles.

Earlier, while delivering the convocation lecture, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, urged the convocation students to be resilient as he called on the government at all levels to include youths in decision-making.

He further called on the government at all levels to prevent another ENDSARS with involvement in politics and other activities that will ensure their creativity is harnessed.

During his valedictory speech themed “Be a Solution,” Best Graduating Student Victor Bodunrin urged his colleagues to take up challenges on the outside to be solutions.

“My fellow graduates, I hope you know that there are challenges out there; the time for complaining is over; it is time to be a solution to the problems of our society,” he said.