By: Success Benjamin
Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday attended the maiden convocation ceremony of Dennis Osadebay University, where 416 pioneer students were awarded first degrees.
Speaking at the ceremony in Asaba, the governor said the decision by the state government to establish three additional state-owned universities in 2021 had significantly expanded access to higher education for thousands of students.
He noted that before the creation of the new institutions, more than 20,000 qualified students seeking admission into universities in the state in 2020 were unable to secure placement due to limited capacity at Delta State University.
Oborevwori disclosed that the maiden graduation cycle of the three universities has produced a total of 3,203 graduates, including 1,206 from University of Delta, 1,231 from Southern Delta University, and 416 from Dennis Osadebay University.
He described the convocation as a historic milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen tertiary education and develop a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and sustainable development.
The governor also rewarded the overall best graduating student, Miss Mike-Ogisi Regina Chukwufunannya of the Accounting Department, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.93, with a cash prize of ₦5 million, while 24 other First Class graduates received ₦1 million each.
Vice-Chancellor of the university, Ben Oghojafor, described the maiden convocation as a historic turning point for the institution, noting that the university has recorded significant growth in student enrolment and academic output since its establishment in 2021.
