McPherson University Matriculates 896 Students at 14th Ceremony, Reaffirms Faith, Excellence, and Discipline

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, on Friday, 30 January 2026, formally welcomed 896 new students at its 14th Matriculation Ceremony, underscoring the University’s commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, and faith-based education.

In his matriculation address, Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Igbasan expressed gratitude to God for the continued growth and stability of the University. He disclosed that the cohort comprised 881 undergraduates admitted through UTME and Direct Entry, alongside 15 postgraduate students across various programmes.

Professor Igbasan extended special appreciation to the Visitor to the University and General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria (FGCN), Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, for his presence and ongoing spiritual support. He also acknowledged the McPherson University Parents Consultative Forum (PCF) for its generous contributions, including a coaster bus, seven laptops, and a set of musical instruments for the Staff School.

Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the Class of 2025/2026, reminding them that the matriculation ceremony formally inducted them into a faith-driven, vision-oriented academic community rooted in Christian values. He reiterated the University’s dedication to delivering high-quality, functional education through modern facilities, committed lecturers, and a curriculum fostering innovation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

He highlighted that McPherson University had commissioned sixteen major projects over the past three and a half years, significantly improving infrastructure, academic resources, and student support services. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the institution’s zero tolerance for indiscipline, warning against examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, bullying, indecent dressing, sexual immorality, violence, and disrespect for authority. Offenders, he stated, would face strict sanctions, including expulsion. Students in the LL.B. Law and B.N.Sc. Nursing Science programmes were informed of the requirement to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 at the end of their first academic session.

Professor Igbasan encouraged the matriculating students to fully engage with both academic and extracurricular opportunities while nurturing a strong spiritual life through prayer and adherence to godly values. He assured parents and guardians of the University’s commitment to producing graduates distinguished by excellence, integrity, and service.

The matriculation oath was administered by University Registrar Mrs. Emi Alawode, officially admitting the students into the McPherson University academic community. The ceremony concluded with special prayers for the matriculants, led by Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, dedicating their academic journey and wellbeing into God’s hands.