Education

Stakeholders Urge Graduating CSS Suleja Students to Embrace Skills Acquisition for Academic and Career Growth

Published

1 year ago

July 30, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

It was a day of joy, reflection, and celebration as over 270 students of Command Secondary School (CSS), Suleja, Niger State, bid farewell to their alma mater after six years of rigorous academic and character training.

The 2025 graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday at the school premises, featured a colorful speech and prize-giving event, as well as the official launch of a book authored by the graduating class.

In his address, the Acting Commandant of the school, Lt. Col. Rufia Aliyu, commended the students for their hard work, dedication, and resilience throughout their academic journey.

“This graduation ceremony is more than a tradition—it’s a platform to celebrate excellence, launch books written by our students, and reward diligence among both students and staff,” he stated.

“We thank Almighty God for granting us the mandate to teach, guide, and counsel these young leaders of tomorrow. We are proud of their achievements and confident they are ready to compete and thrive anywhere in the world.”

Lt. Col. Aliyu highlighted the school’s steady progress in academics and infrastructure, noting that CSS Suleja continues to produce outstanding results in external examinations. She also expressed deep appreciation to parents and guardians for their unwavering support.

Addressing the graduating students directly, she said: “You’ve grown in knowledge and character; now you face the world. Remember the values we have instilled in you respect, integrity, discipline, and resilience. These will guide you through the next phase of your journey.”

Delivering the keynote address, Professor Isa Garba, Provost of the Nigerian Defence Academy, charged the graduates to embrace skills acquisition as a necessary complement to academic learning.

“In today’s world, whether you’re in economics, engineering, agriculture, or technology, practical skills are essential for success,” he emphasized.

“Skill acquisition is no longer optional; it is vital. Success is now measured not just by what you know, but by what you can do with what you know. Learn a skill related to your field of interest to enhance your academic foundation.”

Professor Garba further identified leadership, discipline, curiosity, ethics, and integrity as critical traits for lifelong success. He encouraged students to ask questions, stay curious, and continually improve themselves through reading and writing.

While cautioning against the misuse of digital tools such as smartphones and laptops which he noted can lead to academic decline when used irresponsibly he urged students to instead harness the power of the internet and social media for learning and personal development.

He also appealed to parents to allow their children the freedom to pursue their passions. “Please, let your children follow their dreams. When young people study what they love, they flourish,” he said.

The event ended on a high note, with applause and cheers from proud parents, teachers, and friends, who gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduating class. As these students step into a new chapter of their lives, they do so armed with the values, discipline, and vision nurtured within the walls of Command Secondary School, Suleja.

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Education

Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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