The College of Jos on Friday held a particular dinner evening in Jos as a part of actions marking its thirty fifth and thirty sixth mixed convocation ceremonies to be held this Saturday, with key stakeholders celebrating the establishment’s golden jubilee and outlining a renewed imaginative and prescient for its future.
The occasion, organised by the UniJos Alumni Affiliation, introduced collectively previous and current leaders of the establishment, distinguished alumni, companions, and buddies who mirrored on the college’s achievements over the previous 50 years.
Talking on the dinner, Grace Bent, the Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, described the golden jubilee as a serious milestone within the establishment’s historical past, noting that 5 a long time of progress had been formed by imaginative and prescient, sacrifice, resilience and a deep dedication to excellence.
“Tonight we honour the founders whose daring desires laid the inspiration for one among Nigeria’s most vibrant centres of studying. As we have fun 50 years, we should additionally renew our dedication to constructing a stronger, globally aggressive establishment for the subsequent era”; she mentioned.
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Bent praised the college for nurturing leaders throughout numerous sectors and for remaining steadfast in its mission of hope, enlightenment, and repair regardless of trials and triumphs through the years.
She added that the subsequent 50 years should deal with deeper scholarship, impactful analysis, and strategic partnerships that improve alternatives for college kids and workers.
The Professional-Chancellor additionally expressed gratitude to alumni, companions and benefactors for his or her sustained assist, noting that the college’s progress is tied to their contributions.
She counseled the workers and college students for his or her resilience and dedication, describing them because the driving pressure behind the establishment’s continued relevance.
Gad Shamaki, the worldwide president of the alumni in his welcome deal with emphasised the progress made by the college and the alumni physique over the a long time.
He highlighted infrastructural enhancements from the times of smaller amenities to the trendy buildings and tasks now in place.
Shamaki famous that though the affiliation just isn’t but the place it intends to be, regular progress is being achieved by means of deliberate and intentional efforts to reposition the physique for larger impression.
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He thanked his govt members for his or her assist and acknowledged the presence of former Vice Chancellors whose continued involvement strengthens the establishment’s legacy.
He additional introduced that the alumni affiliation, which is now 40 years previous, is working towards establishing a full administrative cupboard by subsequent 12 months and securing workplace house and different amenities to reinforce its operations.
Shamaki added that members and supporters could be known as upon to help in reaching these targets.
BusinessDay stories that the dinner additionally featured recognition of chosen alumni and companions who’ve contributed considerably to the expansion of the college.
