By Gideon Maxwell
September 4, 2024
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, will be the keynote speaker at Miva Open University’s Second Matriculation Ceremony.
According to the school, the event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.
“We are thrilled to inform you that Miva Open University’s 2nd Matriculation Ceremony is just around the corner.
“We are honoured to share that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, former Vice President of Nigeria and a distinguished leader in law and governance, will be a keynote speaker at this momentous event,” said Miva Open University in a statement released on Tuesday.
The university noted, “His participation underscores our dedication to fostering leadership, innovation, and academic excellence within our university community.
“This momentous occasion marks a new chapter for our students as they embark on their journey with us.”
In addition to his former role as Vice President, Professor Osinbajo is currently the Global Advisor for the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), emphasising his commitment to global sustainability and energy solutions.
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He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Advisors for the Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL), where he is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of contemporary African art.
To reinforce the importance of Professor Osinbajo’s presence, whom Miva Open University has described as a “visionary, patriot, and leader,” it added, “This momentous occasion marks a new chapter for our students as they embark on their journey with us.
“We look forward to an inspiring experience as we celebrate the future of education together.”
The ceremony follows Miva Open University’s inaugural matriculation on October 28, 2023, which inducted the university’s first cohort of students into various bachelor’s degree programmes in the School of Computing and the School of Management and Social Sciences.
For its commitment to advancing academic learning, Miva Open University, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), continues to expand educational opportunities and uphold academic excellence.
