Gregory University Uturu, reputed for excellence held its 13th matriculation ceremony, marking the formal enrollment of new scholars for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The matriculating scholars took their matriculation pledge, administered by the institution’s registrar, Mr. Vincent Maliki.
The event, which took place on February 15, 2025, had in attendance scholars from all 12 colleges of the institution, and various dignitaries, including the wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla C. Otti.
In her address, the wife of the governor, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Adaeze C. Emetu, expressed delight at the achievements of the university. She encouraged the scholars to be hardworking and to prioritize their studies in order to face the future with vigor and strength.
She urged the matriculants to develop the right attitude of excellence, maintain high moral standards, make their parents proud, and become good ambassadors of the state and the country.
Addressing the gathering, the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Mr. Okechukwu Gregory Ibe, Jnr, represented by the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Augustine A. Uwakwe, welcomed the scholars and reminded them that this is a place where excellence is both a goal and a way of life.
He encouraged the scholars to align themselves with the spirit of excellence and reassured them that the university is committed to nurturing all scholars into world-class graduates and global leaders. According to the Chancellor, “This is your moment to dream big, challenge the status quo, and position yourselves as future leaders.”
Mr. Okechukwu Ibe also expressed appreciation to the members of staff for their dedication to mentoring and guiding the scholars, and thanked parents and guardians for entrusting the university with their children’s education.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Cele Njoku, in her address, congratulated the matriculants and stated that the university has experienced significant academic growth, aggressive infrastructural development, and the establishment of an entrepreneurship center aimed at equipping scholars with additional skills to help them thrive in the future.
She further stated that with the establishment of the Institute for Foreign Languages, which includes Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish, scholars will be equipped with the linguistic skills necessary for global competitiveness.
Prof. Njoku advised the scholars to take their studies seriously and explore all facets of the institution in their pursuit of excellence.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin) and Chairman of the 13th Matriculation Planning Committee, Prof. Uwaoma Uche, expressed gratitude to God for the success of the event. He congratulated the scholars and thanked everyone for gracing the occasion.