The Vice Chancellor of Chrisland College, Abeokuta, Prof Chinedum Babalola, has urged the newly admitted 394 college students of the establishment to have a constructive angle and mindset to realize educational excellence and make successful out of the rigorous educational problem forward.
Prof Babalola stated that the college which took off in 2016 was unrepentantly dedicated to producing extremely resourceful graduates and trailblazers who will assist present options to myriads of challenges plaguing the world.
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this on Thursday in the course of the ninth matriculation of the college for the 2023/2024 educational session
She stated that many Nigerians at this time are unhappy and depressed as a result of they’ve developed unfavorable attitudes and mindsets, carrying on their heads the challenges of the prevailing harsh economic system whereas this has relatively compounded the issue
Prof Babalola whereas addressing the scholars stated, “The coaching you’ll obtain right here in Chrisland is all-encompassing and has been rigorously designed that can assist you be a trailblazer however you have to have a constructive angle and mindset.
“You need to all the time work in your mindset. Many individuals are unhappy and have gone into melancholy lately as a result of they’ve determined to hold on their heads all that’s occurring with our economic system. No, you have to stand as much as the challenges forward and be decided to realize excellence as a result of all that it is advisable to be the easiest is right here.”
Babalola warned the matriculating college students in opposition to indulging in examination malpractices, drug abuse, cultism, or any act of hooliganism saying that the college has zero tolerance for all these vices and received’t bat an eyelid to indicate any erratic college students the exit door.
She stated that the college had obtained full NUC accreditation for all her 22 programmes whereas its nursing programme of fifty pupil quota has been elevated to 150 amongst different feats achieved by the college.
The visitor lecturer on the occasion, Dr Kate Isa, urged the matriculating college students to not be disheartened by setbacks, saying they need to use them as stepping stones for progress.
Dr Isa, the Founding father of Katchey Firm Restricted, spoke on the subject “The right way to Win”.
Isa lectured the scholars on numerous methods to win and succeed of their lecturers.
She listed efficient time administration, getting a mentor, constructing a supportive community, and setting sensible educational targets as a number of the measures to succeed academically.
“Profitable is just not about perfection, it’s about progress. Be form to your self, be persistent, and consider in your potential.
“What’s going to success appear like to you on the finish of your journey right here, You must outline that at this time. You must embrace this journey, discover your objective, and evolve into the perfect model of your self,” she stated.
“At your age, you would possibly really feel the burden of expectations and the joy of prospects.
“Embrace each and bear in mind life is just not a dash, it’s a marathon. It’s about constant effort, studying from every step, and having fun with the method. Life is a journey full of ups and downs,” she stated.
Isa defined that there was no downside in in search of additional training overseas however suggested the scholars to all the time return and take part fixing the nation.
“Go overseas, purchase data, and are available again to repair Nigeria. Don’t japa,” she pleaded with the scholars.
