Venite University Matriculates 406 Students in Record Third Ceremony

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, on 5 March admitted 406 new students during its third matriculation ceremony, the largest intake since the institution began academic operations.

The milestone ceremony signalled a rapid rise in enrolment for the Ekiti-based private university and drew a large gathering of academics, industry leaders and community stakeholders.

Vice-Chancellors from several Nigerian universities attended the event, including those from Ekiti State University, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Hillside University of Science and Technology, University of Offa, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education and Technology, and Landmark University. Members of the Governing Council, traditional rulers, religious leaders and political figures also filled the venue alongside parents and guardians.

In her address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity O. Aremu, told the new students that their admission placed them at the centre of the university’s expanding academic vision.

“Our vision is to build a university that stands on honesty and innovation, anchored on the values of disciplina, notitia, industria, and ingenium,” she said.

She explained that the university now prioritises innovative teaching methods, stronger translational research, global academic partnerships and digital transformation across its programmes.

Prof. Aremu reminded the matriculants that their years at the university must go beyond lectures and examinations.

“Your journey here is not only about academic success. It is about developing character, creativity and the ability to solve real-world problems,” she said.

She also pointed to recent institutional milestones, including the approval of 48 academic programmes by the National Universities Commission and emerging partnerships with global technology companies such as Microsoft and Cisco.

According to her, the university continues to invest in research capacity and digital learning infrastructure, including modern laboratories and expanded e-library systems designed to support technology-driven education.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Professor Olabisi Aina, congratulated the new students and described their admission as an opportunity to shape the institution’s identity as it grows.

“You are joining this university at a defining moment,” she said. “Carry the values of discipline, integrity and creativity wherever your academic journey takes you.”

Parents and guests at the ceremony praised the university’s learning environment and infrastructure, while representatives of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, academics and community leaders delivered goodwill messages.

During the formal matriculation rite, the new students took the oath of allegiance to the institution, pledging to uphold its rules and values throughout their studies.

Traditional and religious leaders later offered prayers for the students, urging them to approach their academic work with discipline and a strong sense of responsibility.

With the admission of 406 students, Venite University records its highest intake yet, a sign of growing confidence in the institution as it expands its academic programmes and research profile within Nigeria’s higher education landscape.