Wigwe University Welcomes 120 Pioneering Students in First Matriculation Ceremony

Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area, holds its inaugural matriculation ceremony today Thursday, November 14, 2024. The historic event marks the official admission of 120 pioneering students into the newly established institution, setting the stage for an era of academic excellence and leadership on the African continent.

The ceremony to be held at the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium on campus, commences at 9:00 AM, drawing notable dignitaries from across the nation. The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, will deliver the keynote address, inspiring students to embrace the institution’s mission of cultivating fearless, innovative, and impactful leaders.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will attend as the Special Guest of Honour, showing his support for the institution’s commitment to transforming education in Nigeria. Dr. Sam Dede, Chairman of the Matriculation Ceremony Committee, highlighted the event as a “monumental milestone” that embodies Wigwe University’s vision.

"Wigwe University is dedicated to training the next generation of leaders who will push boundaries and contribute to societal growth," Dr. Dede remarked. "These pioneering students have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Africa."

The university has garnered attention as one of the country’s most elite educational institutions, with tuition fees for the College of Arts at ₦9.6 million per session, and ₦11,998,800 for the Colleges of Engineering, Management and Social Sciences, and Science and Computing.

This maiden matriculation ceremony reflects the university’s ambitious vision to redefine the standards of higher education in Nigeria and beyond, making a bold statement in the educational landscape.