The President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Olutunde Ojewole, has encouraged graduating students of Babcock University Schools, Ogba, Lagos, to view their graduation as the start of a new phase filled with opportunities, personal growth and increased responsibilities.
The Punch reported that Ojewole gave the advice at the 11th Graduation, Prize and Awards Ceremony of Babcock University Schools, Ogba, held at the institution’s auditorium.
According to a statement issued by the school on Friday, the Vice-Chancellor, who was represented at the event by the Chairperson of the Babcock University Schools Management Board, Prof. Ruth Aderanti, congratulated the graduating students and urged them to draw on the knowledge, values and experiences acquired during their time at the school as they pursue further education and future ambitions.
He said, “Graduation is not an end but the beginning of new opportunities, growth and greater responsibilities.”
Ojewole also praised the management and staff of the school for their efforts in equipping the students for the future.
He equally thanked their parents and guardians for entrusting their children to the institution.
He wished the graduates success, good health, wisdom and excellence as they embarked on the next stage of their lives.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Principal of Babcock University Schools, Ogba, Elder Adeniran Adebayo, described the graduating class, known as “TITANS 2K26,” as an exceptional group.
Adebayo explained that the name Titan represented “strength, greatness, courage and dominance,” while the class colours, black and purple, reflected confidence, excellence, dignity and royalty.
He noted that the class slogan, “Stand Tall, Rule All,” was not merely a catchphrase but a charge to embrace responsibility, stressing that genuine greatness required character, discipline, humility and service.
The principal reminded the graduates that their education extended beyond certificates and academic accomplishments.
He said, “You are not only carrying certificates and academic knowledge, you are carrying the values and principles that have shaped you here at Babcock University Schools, Ogba, Lagos. You have been trained not just to succeed but to succeed with integrity.”
Adebayo urged the students to approach the next chapter of their lives with resilience, creativity, faith and sound moral values, noting that they would inevitably encounter difficulties along the way.
“There will be challenges, but always remember that your response to challenges will determine your growth,” he added.
He also highlighted the strong performance of the school’s students in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, noting that Miss Charles Lois emerged as the institution’s best candidate with a score of 327.
She was followed by Adeniyi Ayanfe, who scored 323, while Obioma Oyinyechi recorded 300.
“We celebrate the outstanding performance of Miss Charles Lois, who emerged our overall best candidate with a remarkable score of 327, closely followed by Adeniyi Ayanfe with 323, while Obioma Oyinyechi recorded an impressive score of 300,” Adebayo said.
He further congratulated the overall best graduating student and Head Girl, Adebowale Idunuoluwa, while acknowledging the contributions of parents, guardians, teachers and other staff members to the students’ achievements.
The guest speaker, Prof. Constance Nwosu, Special Adviser to the President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University on Faith Integration, urged the graduates to pursue a broader definition of success beyond academic accomplishments.
Speaking on the theme, “Success Beyond Academics, The Place of Morals, Values, and Hard Work,” Nwosu stressed that academic achievement without character, values and diligence could not amount to genuine success.
She said, “Academic success without morals, values and hard work does not represent true success.
It is skewed, unprofitable and dangerous.”
Nwosu added that lasting success required a combination of academic excellence, strong moral standards, sound values and hard work.
