UNILORIN VC Egbewole Urges Graduates to Honor Parents' Sacrifices

At the 41st convocation ceremony of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Vice-Chancellor Egbewole highlighted the significant sacrifices made by parents and guardians to finance their children's education. He noted that many parents diverted funds from other investments, such as housing and vehicles, to cover educational expenses.

Egbewole encouraged the 11,213 graduates, including 365 First-Class Honours recipients, to honor their parents' sacrifices by becoming responsible citizens and contributing to society. He emphasized that success should be measured by character, not just financial gain.

Egbewole also addressed Nigeria's pressing challenges, including unemployment and insecurity, urging graduates to create solutions rather than merely complain. He acknowledged the Federal Government's support through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which have helped students finance their studies.

Additionally, he recognized three UNILORIN undergraduates who secured a total of N150 million in the Federal Government Students Venture Grant competition.