ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE— Dr Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), has told the finishing Class of 2026 that while scholastic certificates are significant turning points, they are insufficient on their own to ensure success in the contemporary world.
Speaking on Saturday, April 11, 2026, throughout the university’s 30th Convocation Ceremony, the Chancellor emphasised that effort, humbleness, and honesty remain the real bedrock of a long lasting career.
The event was beautified by the Visitor to the University, Guv Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, together with popular conventional rulers and scholastic leaders from throughout the federation.
Purchasing the “Internal Compass”
Addressing the sea of graduates in Ado-Ekiti, Dr Olowolafe prompted them to prioritise personal values over simple paper credentials.
He noted that the challenges of the 21st century require a “disciplined way of being” that academic records can not totally capture.
“A certificate is only the start of the genuine work. What you bring inside you is what identifies whether you will develop something lasting,” he mentioned, challenging the graduates to end up being problem-solvers who carry the university’s legacy into wider society with integrity.
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A significant emphasize of the Chancellor’s address was his concentrate on the TOF Constant Knowing Environment. Dr Olowolafe exposed that his foundation has sponsored 37 speakers to worldwide conferences in Europe and North America considering that 2024 to increase research capacity.
He argued that the quality of a university’s graduates is inextricably linked to the exposure of its professors. By institutionalising this support, EKSU aims to promote a culture of global collaboration and high-impact research.
Bridging the Gap: Theory to Practice
The Chancellor detailed several continuous interventions designed to make sure that EKSU students are industry-ready upon graduation. These efforts shift the university from a purely theoretical environment to a useful development hub.
Key Educational Interventions:
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Finance: The facility of a Financial investment Trading Space that replicates real-world monetary markets. This has actually now evolved into a Senate-recognised diploma programme offered to students nationwide.
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Geoscience: Provision of a completely geared up lab for the Department of Geology, including financing for necessary fieldwork.
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Engineering: Securing high-stakes internships for Civil Engineering students on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway job, providing them direct exposure to world-class facilities development.
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Digital Tracking: A new digital platform designed to track skills and accomplishments, making sure a long-lasting connection between the university and its alumni.
The First Class Graduate Club
Building on the structure’s previous reward plan, which saw 200 first-rate graduates get 500,000 each, Dr Olowolafe announced the development of the First Class Graduate Club.
This elite group will get continuous expert development assistance and special access to job positionings across essential economic sectors.
As the event concluded, the Chancellor reminded the graduates that they stay the primary ambassadors of EKSU.
“We did not come this far to stop here, and neither need to you,” he concluded, prompting them to use the useful tools and values supplied by the institution to browse the complexities of the worldwide economy.