Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has admitted 2,955 students for its 2024/2025 academic session.
Professor Smaranda Olarinde, the Vice Chancellor of the University announced this on Tuesday during the Institution’s 16th unbroken matriculation ceremony.
In her address, the VC revealed that ABUAD matriculated 2,507 undergraduate students, 34 students into the Open and Distance Learning Programme (ODLP), and 414 students into various part-time programs.
Olarinde emphasized that the consecutive tradition of the ceremony reflects the Institution’s mission to redefine education in Nigeria and globally.
She also highlighted ABUAD’s commitment to providing quality and functional education, fostering innovation, and instilling core values to empower its students to become leaders of positive change.
The VC enjoined the new students to avoid associations that could hinder their academic ambitions.
She said, “At ABUAD, we are steadfast in our commitment to excellence across all spheres, with a particular focus on academic, moral, innovation, vocational training and research.
“Under the visionary leadership of our Founder/Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, we have established an Institution
To focus on that goes beyond imparting knowledge, shaping character, to also prepare you for your future career.
“ABUAD’s dedication to quality education, innovation, and core values has cemented its reputation as a leading University both nationally and globally.
“In encourage you to embrace these values as an integral part of your growth mindset, for they have the power to help you grow stronger, achieve greater heights, and shine brighter in all that you do.
“Remember that evil communication corrupts good manners. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you, not those who lead you towards distractions or vides that could derail your bright future.
“ABUAD enforces a code of conduct with firm consequences for breaches, so staying focused, disciplined, and principled is essential”.
