ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKOKA – YABA, LAGOS
(An Affiliate of the University of Ibadan)
MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR NCE, CATECHESIS, DEGREE AND
PDE STUDENTS FOR 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION
MATRICULATION ADDRESS
BY
Rev. Fr. Vincent Olofinkua (B.A., B. Th., M. Sc., Ph.D.)
Acting Provost
- The Proprietor, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of Lagos,
- The Director of Education of the Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor Jerome G. Oduntan,
- The Director of Affiliated Institutions, Prof. Francis Offor
- The Director, DLC, Prof. Omobowale,
- The Registrar, Mr. G.O. Saliu
- The Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Mr. Dada,
- The Deputy Registrar, DLC, Mrs. Ayodele,
- The Affiliation Secretary, Mr. Oluwafemi Ajani,
- The Registrar (JAMB), represented by Mrs. Awosanya,
- The TRCN Registrar
- Principal Officers
- Directors of Programme,
- Dean of Schools,
- Reverend Sisters,
- Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff,
- Parents/Guardians,
- Our Matriculants,
- Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is with great joy that I stand before you today to welcome you all to the 2022/2023 matriculation of our fresh students. I want to recognize, in a special way, all parents and guardians who are here today to witness this historic event.
My dear students, as the registration exercise comes to a close and while congratulating you on being found suitable for admission at this time, you should count yourselves among the privileged ones who chose St. Augustine’s College of Education, Akoka for your academic endeavour because the College has a record of uninterrupted academic years of studies.
Choosing St. Augustine’s College of Education as an Institution; and by extension the University of Ibadan; out of all the numerous Institutions in this country is a clear confirmation of the confidence reposed in us for our academic excellence known both nationally and internationally. This is evident in our students who are in various parts of the country and abroad, working and on further studies.
As fresh students, it is expected that you will abide by all rules and regulations of this institution and participate in all activities. You must be fully committed to your studies and justify the purpose of coming to study in this noble institution.
Matriculation is the first step of actualizing your dream for your prefer course of studies in this institution. By now, most of you are supposed to have completed or are about completing the Registration exercise. Once you are fully registered and matriculated, you become bona fide students of St. Augustine’s College and the University of Ibadan.
Students are encouraged to attend lectures and promptly too. Attendance, class participation, assignments and presentations are all part of your Continuous Assessment forms. Continuous Assessment must be taken with all seriousness as it constitutes 40% of your overall assessment. Students are advised never to fail it or the main examinations.
Secondly, you are encouraged to join any Religious and Social groups that will enhance good character formation. However, the College does not permit activities of any antisocial groups operating on the campus. In particular, membership of cult groups is prohibited and offenders will be expelled.
As would be educators, you are expected to start dressing in an acceptable standard that bring respect and good reputation to the teaching profession. Members of staff have been advised to prevent improperly dressed students from entering their offices and attending lectures.
Welcome to St. Augustine’s Community
Our community is joined together by a strong commitment to collaboration, respect, diversity, inclusion and learning from one another. We are a community where bias and hatred especially in religious belief are not tolerated.
We champion relationships between students from different intercultural backgrounds while enabling students to explore equity and diversity in a setting that is socially engaged. We also encourage personal and social responsibility by creating opportunities for students to share their learning with the community and to make meaningful contributions to the places where they live.
My dear students and parents, I would like to assure you all in unequivocal terms that we are determined to uphold, protect and ensure moral values and peaceful stay of all students in this Community.
Once again, you are welcome and I wish you a happy stay in SACOED. Congratulations as you are formally received into St. Augustine’s College of Education Akoka, Lagos.
Good luck and may God bless you real good. Amen
