The most prestigious Higher Institution in West Africa, Covenant University, on Friday, January 31, 2025, matriculated a total of 2,449 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session in both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
The University also welcomed its first cohort of students for the Open and Distance e-Learning platform during this session.
In his welcome address, the Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, extended a warm greeting to the incoming students, emphasizing the University’s commitment to shaping individuals with a long-term vision.
He encouraged the new entrants to embrace their academic journey and strive to become world-changers.
“We have, in this community, potential world-changers in the making. My prayer is that none of you will feel out of place here. May God’s purpose in bringing you here be fully realized. This reform mandate is the foundation of our philosophy, which focuses on a transition from mere form to skill, knowledge, to empowerment - towards building a sustainable future, and moving from legalism to realism.”
Dr. Oyedepo highlighted the University’s seven core values: spirituality, possibility mentality, capacity building, responsibility, integrity, diligence, and sacrifice.
He urged the new students to uphold integrity in all their endeavours, and cautioned against examination malpractice. He stressed that exam malpractice is treated as a serious offence, resulting in immediate expulsion from the university.
“Our three-fold mandate is reflected in our tailored programs based on the Total Man Concept (TMC), which includes Entrepreneurial Development Studies (EDS), Leadership Development Studies (LDS), and Towards a Total Graduate (TTG),” he explained.
He further clarified that TMC entails learning to live life fully and developing problem-solving skills; EDS equips students to find legitimate means of earning a living; LDS focuses on cultivating new leaders; while TTG serves as a Life-Coach Program.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Anake, stated that the matriculation marks the beginning of the students’ academic journeys and the start of a purposeful and fulfilling life at Covenant University.
He reiterated the institution’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of leaders who are prepared to address real-world challenges and drive positive change globally.
“Let me remind you that at Covenant University, our commitment to a Total Man education is unwavering. Beyond the classroom, we focus on the holistic development of your intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional faculties, preparing you to excel in a world that demands both competence and character.”
The Ogun State Coordinator of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mr Hakeem Abdulhamid, in his goodwill message, said beyond his presence at the matriculation, his attendance marked an endorsement of the University’s compliance with the Central Admission Policy (CAP) of the Board.
He congratulated the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo, the Board of Regents, and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anake, for the
compliance of the institution to the Board’s regulations on admission exercise.
Also at the event were members of the Board of Regents, Principal Officers of the University, and members of the University Management.