The Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, has charged newly admitted students to shun indiscipline, uphold integrity, and pursue academic excellence as they begin their academic journey.
The advice was delivered during the institution’s third matriculation ceremony, where 264 students were formally admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session, according to a statement issued on Monday by the university’s spokesperson, Ayodele Maraiyesa.
Akinyemi noted that the university, which secured its operational licence in June 2023, started with 17 programmes across three colleges and 33 pioneer students. He added that the institution has since expanded to 34 fully approved programmes across six colleges.
The newly admitted students were distributed across faculties, including Arts, Management and Social Sciences (41), Engineering (6), Science and Information Technology (40), Medical and Allied Health Sciences (131), and Law (46).
Highlighting the university’s growth, the vice-chancellor said the institution has continued to improve its infrastructure, strengthen administrative systems, and enhance digital capacity, alongside strategic leadership appointments.
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“This ceremony represents more than formal admission; it is a reaffirmation of purpose and progress. Success here will require discipline, focus, and consistency,” Akinyemi told the students.
The vice-chancellor also commended the founder and Chancellor, Maj.-Gen. Sansadeen Awosanya (retd.), for establishing the university and contributing to the development of higher education in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Awosanya urged the students to see their admission as both a privilege and a responsibility, stressing the need for education to produce responsible and socially conscious individuals.
Similarly, the Pro-Chancellor, Dr Onikepo Akande, described the university as forward-looking and committed to quality education, encouraging students to remain focused and maximise available opportunities.
The event was attended by key stakeholders, including members of the Board of Trustees and representatives of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
As part of the ceremony, the university launched a tree-planting initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, with members of the governing body and management participating in the exercise.
The institution said the initiative reflects its commitment to responsible development and environmental stewardship.
