Kogi State University, Kabba Concludes Maiden Academic Session In Less Than 12 Months
By. Akin Fanodun – Kabba
Kogi State University Kabba, has ended its first academic session of 2023/2024 as students wrote their final examination (today) yesterday Friday, 27th of September.
Recall that the varsity admitted 1,200 maiden students after necessary scrutinies in December 2023 and officially Kickstarter academic sessions on 16th of January, 2024.
In a media chat with the Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Kehinde I.T. Eniola and other principal officers of the varsity on Friday, Democracy Newsline Newspaper gathered some activities undergone by the citadel, which are;
1. Agribusiness exhibition by students of Business Administration.
2. Two (2) presentations from the Theatre Arts department.
3. African Communication Day by the Department of Mass Communication.
4. The VC, Prof. Eniola was amusingly nicknamed “Apostle of Digital Education” at the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, after excellently delivering on his paper as Guest Speaker.
5. The VC also presented a paper at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State.
6. 101 (One Hundred and One) students benefitted from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
The VC, during his speech, appreciated the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the incumbent, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman for their supports and contributions for the success of the institution.
He also appreciated Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones; Provost, Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa, Mrs. Victoria Jagboro PhD; Royal Fathers of Kabba, Okun Development Association (ODA), North America group for their donation of classroom furniture (400 chairs) and others for their huge support in the year under review.
All others applauded are Pastor Arowosafe and Mr. Arowosafe, Kabba Development Union, Pa Samuel who generously donated 100 palm seedlings, vintage furniture and assorted stationaries, all members of staff and gentlemen of the press.
Principal officers present at the interaction section are the University Librarian Dr. Mbashir Abdulateef Olanrewaju. Also, Director of Academic Planning Prof. O.O. Ifatimehin; Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Joseph Enimola; Dean of Science and Computing, Dr. Lamidi Yusuf; Dean of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Joshua Ajenifaari; the Auditor, Mr. Abedoh Samuel Amoto.
The Public Relations Officer, Hon. Tade Oshaloto was also on hand to conduct the interaction section with the newsmen.
