The Vice-Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande College of Training, Oyo, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, has recognized diligence, ardour, and perseverance as key components wanted to realize educational excellence.
Olaniyan, who disclosed this whereas addressing the newly admitted college students for the 2024/2025 educational session, restated the establishment’s dedication to educational excellence, private progress and group engagement.
The VC identified that of the over 4,000 candidates who utilized to the establishment within the final Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), 3,474 have been admitted, however solely 2,887 college students formally matriculated throughout the 5 schools.
He stated: “Although our college has the capability to confess over 10,000 college students, this yr, the School of Science has the very best enrollment, with 737 college students, whereas Vocational Innovation and Engineering has the bottom, with 452 college students.”
Whereas urging the scholars to shun vices and acts able to inflicting a breach of peace, Olaniyan emphasised the necessity for them to protect their freedom jealously, utilizing it responsibly and avoiding detrimental influences.
“Your freedom isn’t a license to interact in unworthy actions. Use it correctly for private and educational progress,” he cautioned.
He assured the scholars that the college would supply all the required sources to assist them turn into intellectuals who can compete globally.
He assured the scholars that the college stays dedicated to offering sound educational and ethical coaching, including that their matriculation marks the start of a powerful basis for his or her future.
The visitor speaker, who’s a former Rector of Ibadan Polytechnic, Prof. Olatunde Fawole, urged the scholars to stay centered, shunning distractions and indiscipline.
“At all times keep in mind why you’re on this college. Select your mates correctly to keep away from unhealthy influences,” he suggested.
Fawole additionally emphasised the significance of self-discipline, urging college students to obey the establishment’s guidelines and report any case of intimidation, harassment, or bullying by way of acceptable channels.
“The varsity won’t tolerate any act of indiscipline. Any violation of the principles will appeal to sanctions,” he warned.
