Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has promised to double the support of the State Government towards the infrastructural growth and development of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.
The Governor made the pledge at the 17th convocation ceremony of the university where a total of 6,401 students graduated on Saturday.
The university also bestowed honorary degrees on Chief Broderick Uvieoghene Arigbodi, Professor Tanure Ojaide and High Chief Eta Enahoro for their accomplishments and contributions to society.
Oborevwori called on all stakeholders to collaborate with the state government to meet the needs of the University.
“The state government would double its efforts to continually support. We will continue to tackle the recurrent issue of infrastructural gaps with the available resources.
There is need for stakeholders to collaborate with the government to meet the needs of the University,” Oborevwori stated.
The Governor commended the university for the giant strides it has been making in the academia, stating, “DELSU has continued to provide quality education to our citizens, this is evident in its improved ranking.”
He also applauded the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Asagba, for the construction works undertaken and completed within four months of his assumption of office.
Oborevwori also charged the graduating students to become global changers, adding “whatever problems we see in the world today are opportunities for growth. Keep learning, graduation does not mean the end of learning. Never give up on your dreams. Life is full of twist and turns, troubles and trials. Whatever happens, keep pressing.”
The VC said inadequate funding and shortage of workforce topped challenges of the University.
Disclosing the number of graduands, he said a total of 4,706 students bagged first degrees.
Highlight of the event was the announcement of immediate employment for overall best graduating student, Okwa, Favour Oghenemine who graduated from the Department of Mathematics with a 4.95 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), by the Governor.
