{
  "id": 2516299,
  "title": "Babcock VC urges graduating students to embrace new opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/babcock-vc-urges-graduating-students-to-embrace-new-opportunities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:42:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/babcock-vc-urges-graduating-students-to-embrace-new-opportunities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Babcock University's President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olutunde Ojewole, encouraged graduating students to view their graduation as the start of new opportunities, growth and greater responsibilities. At the 11th Graduation, Prize and Awards Ceremony of Babcock University Schools, Ogba, held at the school's auditorium, Ojewole emphasized that graduation is not an end, but a gateway to further education and personal aspirations. The school's Chairperson, Prof. Ruth Aderanti, and the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the graduates and urged them to put their acquired knowledge, values and experiences to use as they pursue higher education and future goals. Ojewole also appreciated the school administration, staff, parents and guardians for their role in preparing the students for the future. The Principal of Babcock University Schools, Elder Adeniran Adebayo, described the graduating class, known as the \"TITANS 2K26,\" as a remarkable group, praising their strength, greatness, courage and dominance represented by their name and colors. He stressed that the students should carry not only certificates and academic knowledge but also the values and principles they gained during their time at Babcock University Schools, Ogba. Adebayo urged the graduates to face challenges with resilience, creativity, faith and strong moral foundations, reminding them that their response to obstacles will shape their growth. The guest speaker, Prof. Constance Nwosu, Special Adviser to the President/Vice-Chancellor on Faith Integration, highlighted that true success requires combining academic excellence with strong moral values and hard work.",
  "summary": "Babcock University’s VC, Prof. Ojewole, encourages graduating students to embrace new opportunities, growth, and responsibilities. Learn more about the 11t Read More: https://punchng.com/babcock-vc-urges-graduating-students-to-embrace-new-opportunities/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The Vice-Chancellor's address sets a tone for graduates to leverage their education as a springboard for further growth, responsibilities, and aspirations, underscoring the importance of values and moral foundations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Babcock VC urges graduating students to embrace new opportunities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/babcock-vc-urges-graduating-students-to-embrace-new-opportunities-2516434",
        "published": "2026-08-22T06:42:14.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}