K.O. Mbadiwe University has achieved another milestone with the graduation of her pioneer students who were admitted in the 2017/2018 academic session.
Speaking to our reporter, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor I.N.S. Dozie confirmed that five (5) out of eight (8) pioneer students admitted in the 2017/2018 academic session have successfully completed their studies in the university and their degrees approved by the University Senate.
A breakdown of the results showed that four students namely Ohaechesi Christopher Chikamso, Nwokorie David Chukwuemeka, Ukonu Chisom Emmanuella and Emmanuel Merciful graduated with the Second Class (Hons.) degree in the Upper division while Nwanegbo Ifeanyi Jude bagged a Second Class (Hons.) degree in the Lower division.
An ecstatic Vice-Chancellor attributed this positive development to the hard work and commitment of both the staff and students and the massive support by The Visitor to the institution, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State.
The proud graduates, called “The Resilient Five” have been mobilized in the on-going Batch B, 2023 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exercise.
In fulfilment of the promise made by the University Management to change the narrative in public institutions in Nigeria by offering students a new experience in education, mentorship and at graduation, the Vice-Chancellor confirmed that the academic transcripts of the pioneer students are ready for collection.
In related development, the Vice-Chancellor affirmed that the university has commenced the 2023/2024 admission exercise into 26 programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
He stated that qualified candidates who sat for the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 140 and above are eligible to apply, irrespective of whether they chose KOMU as a first-choice institution or not.
He said that candidates who did not choose K.O. Mbadiwe University as a first-choice institution can apply by effecting a change of institution on the JAMB Portal.
Furthermore, Direct Entry candidates, who possess any of the following A/Levels, JUPEB, NCE, ND, HND, degree certificates in relevant subjects/disciplines are qualified to apply.
The Vice-Chancellor listed the benefits of studying in K.O. Mbadiwe University to include; uninterrupted education (no strike actions), stable academic calendar and timely graduation, accredited programmes, impressive facilities for teaching and learning, dynamic curricula which emphasize entrepreneurship and skill acquisition and leadership education driven by innovative technology, comfortable accommodation (2 students per room ensuite), degree certificates and academic transcripts on graduation, affordable fees, rich student diversity, smart campus layout, safe and secure with amazing ambience, accommodating host communities and experienced Management team.
The Vice-Chancellor reiterated the commitment of Management to build K.O. Mbadiwe University to be a first-class institution and a first-choice destination by 2026.
