The Osun State University on Thursday declared its resolve to hold the 13th matriculation ceremony of the institution online for newly admitted students of the Ivory Tower.
As indicated by the Public Relations Officer of the school, Mr. Ademola Adesoji, through an announcement said the move was in accordance with the Federal Government’s mandate to every single tertiary establishment in Nigeria to enable virtual learning condition even with extended lockdownm read more news here.
Adesoji included that virtual educating has been a piece of the college’s development even before the episode of the coronavirus pandemic, including holding gatherings meetings through digital means.
He stated:
” In line with the directive of the Federal Government that all institutions should activate virtual learning environment to enable students continue their studies through digital devices, the management of Osun State University has commenced plans to conduct its 13th matriculation ceremony online on Wednesday, 13th May, 2020.
“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Labode Popoola had said that it is an academic tradition that we officially admit fresh students to the University. However, in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic which would not allow such a gathering, the University has resolved to conduct online matriculation for the fresh students.
“All fresh students are hereby implored to visit the university website to complete their registration for the online matriculation, complete the matriculation oath form and submit online, all the necessary details required from them”.