Wesley University Ondo Matriculates 1112 Fresh Students at 19th Ceremony

Wesley University, Ondo, has matriculated 1,112 newly admitted students into its various academic programmes at its 19th matriculation ceremony for the 2025 2026 academic session, held on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Addressing the students, the Vice Chancellor, Rt Revd Prof Samuel Sunday Obeka, congratulated the matriculants on behalf of the University Management and Senate, describing the ceremony as both timely and significant against the backdrop of Nigeria’s prevailing socio economic and security challenges.

He stated that current national realities demand a renewed commitment by universities to scriptural holiness, sound character formation and social reformation, noting that higher institutions must go beyond academic instruction to mould morally upright and socially responsible graduates.

According to the Vice Chancellor, Wesley University offers a holistic learning environment that integrates spiritual, moral and academic development, ensuring that graduates emerge as reformed individuals capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.

Prof Obeka traced the evolution of the institution, explaining that Wesley University was established about 20 years ago by the Methodist Church Nigeria, initially as a University of Science and Technology. He noted that the scope of the institution was later expanded in response to societal growth and academic demands, leading to its repositioning as a comprehensive university.

He disclosed that when he assumed office in 2022, the University had a student population of fewer than 500, but the number has since grown to over 4,000 students.

“Today, we are matriculating 1,112 students across all our colleges,” he said.

The Vice Chancellor listed the academic areas covered by the matriculants to include Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Environmental Design and Management, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Nursing, Community Health Sciences, Medical and Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy and Law.

He further revealed that the University Senate has approved the establishment of a Faculty of Engineering and has formally communicated the decision to the National Universities Commission, adding that academic activities in the new faculty are expected to commence in September 2026.