FULokoja Management Engages IGDS-NILDS PhD Scholars on Institutional Legacy and Alumni Architecture

 The Management of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has hosted Course 3 PhD students from its Abuja study centre for a two-day strategic campus engagement aimed at fostering institutional collaboration and sustainable development.

The postgraduate cohort, drawn from six elite programmes run by the FUL Institute of Governance and Development Studies (IGDS) in partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), visited the main campus as part of their core academic requirements.

Addressing the scholars at the Engr. Joseph and Enesi Oyeyani Makoju Lecture Theatre, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, commended the students for choosing FUL. He challenged the doctoral candidates to look beyond academic certificates and initiate impactful projects that leave lasting legacies.

"True scholarship is measured not only by academic achievement but also by societal contributions capable of transforming institutions and communities," Professor Ibileye stated, urging them to serve as ambassadors of innovation within Nigeria's academic and governance landscapes.

Earlier in the itinerary, the Director of the IGDS, Professor Segun Joshua, welcomed the cohort and urged them to maintain the discipline required to graduate within record time. Similarly, the Provost of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Ola Rotimi Ajayi, cautioned against complacency, emphasizing perseverance as a prerequisite for academic success.

Responding on behalf of the students, Class Governor Barr. Ekpa Stanley Ekpa and the Chairman of the class Elders Council, Edward David Singhatey, expressed gratitude for the reception. They specifically commended the dedication of FUL lecturers who travel weekly to Abuja to facilitate learning.

To mark the visit, the cohort presented leadership appreciation awards to the Vice-Chancellor, the Provost, and the IGDS Director.