Nexford University, a US-based online institution, has graduated 622 students, forty-two of whom bagged distinction (4.0 CGPA).
The university also awarded five students found worthy in academics and character.
Nexford’s graduation event was held on Saturday at Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The ceremony witnessed master classes, a career fair with Nigeria’s leading companies, a start-up demo, and an exhibition.
Among those awarded are Adeshile Oluwabusayo, who emerged as ‘Best Peer Mentor’ for BBA (undergraduate degree) and Monsuru Adebayo Popoola as ‘Best Peer Mentor’ for MBA (graduate degree).
While Daniel Oreofe was awarded the ‘Outstanding Volunteer of the Year’, Sonter Samuel James was named an ‘Outstanding Brand Ambassador’.
Accolades rented the air as James Ogo-Oluwa Osinowo was awarded as the ‘Valedictorian of the Year’ for the class of 2023, having bagged a 4.0 CGPA alongside over 40 other Nigerians.
Speaking at the ceremony, Fadl Al Tarzi, CEO, of Nexford University, described Nigerians as resilient and more educated than the average American.
Al Tarzi, however, pointed out that relocating abroad is not the only way to succeed.
He advised the graduates to showcase their skills and let the world witness their value.
“In this era of remote work, jobs are transcending geographical boundaries, and Africa with its youthful population, is poised to be the cradle of tomorrow’s global workforce,” he added.
“There is an undeniable truth in this, Africa is where tomorrow’s workforce will come from.
“It is time for you to ascend to leadership, redefine perceptions, and engrave your marks on societies, whether here in Nigeria or beyond your borders.
“If your journey takes you to foreign lands, remember, you are the architects of perceptions, the ambassadors of our values. Make those lands realise the privilege of hosting Nigerian talent.”
Obiageli Ezekwesili, former minister of education and a board member of the university, said Nexford would help Nigeria fix human capital deficiencies.
Ezekwesili said the university is one of the global institutions that have visibly given the skills that are necessary for the 21st century.
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