Education and Entrepreneurship university matriculates 4000, promises world-class education in safe and conducive environment

Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship has held its maiden edition matriculation ceremony, welcoming 4,000 pioneering students into the institution to pursue academic programmes in different areas of studies.

The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Asuquo, charged the students to focus their attention on acquisition of skills and knowledge that can make them breakeven in the contemporary world.

He assured parents of the university’s willingness to churn out graduates that will leave school with entrepreneurial mindset, equipped with creative and practical skills, innovative thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

“Our curriculum has been designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, fostering creativity and critical thinking”, the VC said.

He charged the matriculating students to embrace academic excellence, cultivate entrepreneurial mindset, uphold discipline, good conduct, engage in extracurricular activities, and be good ambassadors of the university.

The VC opined that the students’ conduct would shape their character and future stressing that the institution is committed to provide a world-class education in safe and conducive environment.

Prof Asuquo pledged his unwavering commitment to nurturing the institution into a beacon of educational excellence and entrepreneurial innovation.

The matriculation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the educational landscape of Cross River State and Nigeria.

The university is expected to increase access to higher education and provide opportunities for students to acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to become self-reliant.

The VC praised parents and guardians for entrusting their children and wards to the university’s care, assuring them that the institution would do everything possible to provide their wards with a world-class education.

“The University’s focus on entrepreneurship education is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s economy.

“By producing graduates with entrepreneurial skills, the institution will contribute to the development of small and medium scale enterprises, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth” Asuquo maintained.

The Vice Chancellor acknowledged that the journey ahead would be challenging but expressed confidence that with resilience, determination, and a shared vision, the university would overcome them and achieve its goals.

He advised students to seize the opportunity to learn from every experience, strive for greatness, equipping themselves with the tools to shape their future.

By: Archibong Emmanuel

(Snr. Reporter)