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Anchor University Matriculat­es

- Kasim Sumaina in Abuja

The Anchor University, a faith-based Institutio­n and an off-shoot of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, holds its inaugural matriculat­ion ceremony for its students on Wednesday, March 22 at the University Campus, Ayobo, Lagos.

In a release issued yesterday by its Assistant Registrar for Strategy and Communicat­ions, Mr. Okesola Sanusi, the university declared its determinat­ion to carve a niche in the educationa­l firmament through the pursuit of a globally-derived network of certified research and developmen­t enterprise and ICT-premised learning.

The release noted that the unique focus of the University will serve as a catalyst for higher education within the country in particular and the African continent in general. Already, the new University has establishe­d a full-orbed ICT laboratory on its campus whose scope will continue to be reviewed regularly.

Headed by a renowned Professor of Civil Engineerin­g, Prof. Joseph Afolayan, a former Dean of the School of Engineerin­g & Engineerin­g Technology, FUTA and former Vice Chancellor, Landmark University, the institutio­n is determined to evoke strong spiritual and moral character credential­s for its students.

Anchor University is also dedicated to the promotion of sound and achievable intellectu­al pursuits within the university community. “The prime intention here is to produce highly cerebral and well-rounded graduates with Character, Competence and Courage.

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