The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Covenant University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has advised the graduating students of the 2022/2023 academic session, to take responsibility for the outcome of their lives, so as not to become liabilities in the future.

He made this call while addressing the graduands at the 18th convocation ceremony of the University, tagged, ‘Release of Eagles 2023, where he encouraged the new graduates to take responsibility for what life throws at them rather than complaining or blaming others for their failures.

The chancellor reiterated the institution’s commitment to its unique mode of training. Stating, “As commonly said here, those who will not take responsibility today, will end up as liability tomorrow. Destiny is a non-transferable responsibility. One either faces it or is phased out. Someone said you are not a failure until you look for whom to blame for it. l believe sound education is the sure foundation for every great nation.

“As a University, we have remained committed to our unique mode of training and the pursuit of our departure philosophy which we refer to as our founding philosophy. May I admonish all our graduates today, to continue to embrace the training gleaned from Covenant University so as to enhance their capacity for exploits in life.

“In conclusion, let me congratulate all parents and guardians of the graduates, because you gave your sons, daughters, or wards access to the best form of education available in the world today.”

The Chancellor, during his remarks at the event, also advised Nigerian universities to strive to embark on more research in order to solve society’s problems.

 He stated that there was need for universities to continue to engage in more gainful research as this was what would bring about food sufficiency, healthcare delivery, improved practice in agriculture and shelter for all.

“Every problem, I have discovered, has a solution. But without a problem-solver, such problem becomes insurmountable. As long as we remain regimented, we will continue to be relegated,” Oyedepo said.

The Chancellor described university as a place where solutions to society’s problems are found, and value added to humanity.

He identified some of society’s problems to include food needs, farming, healthcare, shelter, child delivery and care, among others.

“Manpower is the most intelligent creature of all God’s creations, but our society has not succeeded in finding solutions to its problems yet, because it is not ready to take responsibility,” the Chancellor added