Covenant University Matriculates 2,449 New Students for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Covenant University, regarded as the most prestigious higher institution in Nigeria, has officially matriculated 2,449 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The matriculation ceremony, held on Friday, January 31, 2025, welcomed both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the first cohort of students enrolled through the University’s newly introduced Open and Distance e-Learning platform.

In his welcome address, the Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Regents, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, emphasized the institution’s commitment to shaping individuals with a long-term vision. He urged the incoming students to embrace their academic journey and strive to become world-changers.

“We have, in this community, potential world-changers in the making. My prayer is that none of you will feel out of place here. May God’s purpose in bringing you here be fully realized. This reform mandate is the foundation of our philosophy, which focuses on a transition from mere form to skill, knowledge to empowerment—towards building a sustainable future, and moving from legalism to realism,” he stated.

Dr. Oyedepo reiterated the significance of Covenant University’s seven core values: spirituality, possibility mentality, capacity building, responsibility, integrity, diligence, and sacrifice. He urged students to uphold integrity and warned against examination malpractice, emphasizing that such offenses result in immediate expulsion.

Highlighting the University’s three-fold mandate, Dr. Oyedepo explained that the Total Man Concept (TMC) is designed to prepare students for a holistic academic and personal development experience. The programs under this initiative include Entrepreneurial Development Studies (EDS), Leadership Development Studies (LDS), and Towards a Total Graduate (TTG). TMC fosters problem-solving skills, EDS equips students with entrepreneurial knowledge, LDS focuses on leadership training, and TTG serves as a life-coaching platform.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anake, described the matriculation as the beginning of a purposeful and fulfilling academic journey for the new students. He reaffirmed Covenant University’s dedication to nurturing a new generation of leaders prepared to tackle real-world challenges and drive global change.

“Let me remind you that at Covenant University, our commitment to a Total Man education is unwavering. Beyond the classroom, we focus on the holistic development of your intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional faculties, preparing you to excel in a world that demands both competence and character,” Prof. Anake said.

Also present at the event was the Ogun State Coordinator of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mr. Hakeem Abdulhamid. In his goodwill message, he endorsed Covenant University’s compliance with the Central Admission Policy (CAP) of JAMB, commending the institution for adhering to admission regulations. He congratulated Dr. Oyedepo, the Board of Regents, and the Vice-Chancellor for their commitment to maintaining academic excellence.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Board of Regents, principal officers of the University, and other members of the University Management. The event marked another milestone in Covenant University’s ongoing mission to provide transformative education and leadership development in Nigeria and beyond.