The Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said high electricity tariff is a great threat to quality education in Nigeria.
Speaking on Sunday at the Babcock University 22nd undergraduate and 13th postgraduate convocation, Tayo said the institution paid N300m as electricity tariff in the month of May.
“I hereby call on the government to reduce electricity tariff. High electricity tariff is a threat to quality education in Nigeria. University education needs support for the development of the country. Our university paid N300m in May after the increase in tariff of electricity consumers on Band A.”
He revealed that Babcock University graduated 132 first class students and while 16 graduated with distinctions in the School of Clinical Sciences.
Tayo revealed that the institution produced 2,842 graduates.
“It is a delight to witness the transformation of our students into capable, innovative, and compassionate individuals, ready to mark in the world.
“Today, we acknowledge the unwavering support of families, and faculty members who have guided our graduates every step of the way,” he said.
Prominent lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), was also conferred with an honorary doctorate.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, who came to celebrate with Olanipekun, said,
“Olanipekun is like a father to me, thank you so much for honouring a man from the land of honour.”
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, counseled the graduands that their achievements were a call to serve humanity.
“Babcock is renowned for community research, producing graduates who are mentally and morally equipped. I am deeply proud of this university’s role in shaping students. This is a gateway to new beginnings, new endeavors; to all graduates, it is a call to serve humanity.
“We appreciate all the parents and guardians. We are dedicated to improving infrastructures in our government universities.”(Punch)
