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 possibility to replicate on the establishment’s development and achievements.
Bandele, who might be rounding off his tenure early subsequent 12 months, mentioned the celebrations can be notably important as they might be his final convocation ceremonies with the college.
He mentioned the establishment had recorded appreciable progress since its institution, gaining better visibility domestically and internationally, whereas its college students continued to make breakthroughs of their skilled careers.
Speaking forward of the anniversary and convocation ceremonies, Bandele mentioned the event provided the college a possibility to replicate on its journey and acknowledge what he described as God’s faithfulness.
“There are so much of actions lined as much as commemorate the 2 occasions. This event offers us a uncommon alternative to replicate on the place we have been coming from and the place we’re immediately 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 acknowledged.
The VC added that the college had made holistic progress as a faith-based establishment, noting that growing parental confidence within the faculty mirrored its rising acceptance.
Bandele additionally reaffirmed his dedication to the establishment, declaring that he would proceed to offer his finest till his final day on campus.
He, nonetheless, allayed issues 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 characteristic neighborhood service, whereas actions on the third day will embody an entrepreneurship and innovation exhibition and a novelty soccer match on campus.
The fourth day will characteristic an alumni summit, with actions together with reunions, networking, testimonies, drama, spoken-word performances, a music live performance and different leisure.
The fifth day might be devoted to the decennial and convocation lecture and a e-book launch.
The anniversary programme will climax with the convocation ceremonies on November 21, on the college campus.
