Wigwe University will hold its Maiden Matriculation Ceremony on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium in Isiokpo, Rivers State.
A statement by the Chairman, Matriculation Ceremony Committee Wigwe University, Sam Dede, said the event will officially induct 120 pioneering students into the university.
The statement said the ceremony will feature a keynote address by the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi the second and will be graced by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, who will serve as the special guest of honor.
Dr Dede said other dignitaries from across the state and beyond are also expected to attend, to celebrate the significant milestone in higher education.
The full statement reads:
PRESS RELEASE
Wigwe University
Isiokpo, Rivers State
November 13, 2024
Wigwe University Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony
Wigwe University is set to mark a monumental milestone with its first-ever matriculation ceremony on November 14, 2024. The highly anticipated event will take place at the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium within the university’s campus in Isiokpo, Rivers State, at 9:00 AM.
The ceremony will officially induct nearly 120 pioneering students into the university, symbolizing the commencement of a new era for higher education in Africa. As the first cohort of students to matriculate, these individuals will play a pivotal role in embodying Wigwe University’s mission to train the next generation of fearless, innovative, and thoughtful leaders on the continent.
The matriculation ceremony will feature a keynote address by the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II. The event will be graced by a host of dignitaries, including the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, who is the Special Guest of Honour. Other notable guests from across the state and beyond will join the occasion to celebrate this landmark achievement in higher education.
For more information, please contact the Matriculation Ceremony Committee at +234 706 888 1183, 0800 009 4493, or 0908 899 1093.
Signed:
Dr. Sam Dede
Chairman, Matriculation Ceremony Committee
Wigwe University