Oghenruona Tejiri, Ogume
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state.
Dr. Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege was among the graduates bagging Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)in Public and Community Health with specialization in Maternal and Child Health 2022 academic session.
The conferment took place during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) academic sessions convocation ceremony at Amai Campus in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori thanked the university for the recognition, adding that the honour was a motivation and a challenge to press forward in his vision to advance Delta State through his M.O.R.E Agenda.
According to him, “our administration’s M-O-R-E agenda is a policy document that embodies priorities for sustainable social and economic development.
“This, we hope to achieve through infrastructural renewal, comprehensive programmes of youth training, development and empowerment and the creation of a conducive business and investment environment for local and foreign direct investments”
Governor Oborevwori commended the academic and non-academic staff of the university for their sacrifice, commitment and contributions to building the citadel of learning and urged the graduating students to put to work what they had learnt from the institution.
“Today, the university has certified that you have acquired the requisite knowledge of your fields, analytical abilities, self-awareness and the skills that the university degree implies.
“I want to believe that you have also imbibed the values that this university represents, values of hard work, discipline, innovation, honesty and accountability.
“As you step out into the world today, you must be ready to embrace change, because we are living in a world of rapid changes. Change can be unsettling. It can create great tension, anxiety, and uncertainty.
In his remarks, the Chancellor of the University, HRM King Alfred Diete-Spiff, said Novena University was a big lesson for the Nigerian state exemplified by dint of hard work of the Pro-Chancellor providing positive change in his immediate community and Nigeria as one of the leading private universities in Nigeria.
He challenged Nigerian leaders to work with vision, sincerity and conscience in building a better Nigeria.
The Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University, Chuks Ochonogor, said the ceremony was a testament to 20 years impactful service to the people, adding that the university had enhanced the economy of the host communities by creating employments and profitable economic activities for the self-employed as well as contractors, traders and landlords.
Welcoming guests earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Godwin Nduka said the university ‘stands out’ as the very first private university in Delta State.
He said the university boasts of great diversity with the current Vice-Chancellor being the first Deltan to become head of the institution since inception twenty years ago.
In his comments, Dr. Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Public and Community Health with specialization in Maternal and Child Health 2022 academic session gave God the glory for seeing him through.
According to Dr. Agege, ‘the journey to obtaining Ph.D in Novena University was Herculean and bumpy but it was worth the stress and sweat. Obtaining my Masters and Ph.D in the same University really added value to my research capabilities. It laid a solid foundation to my writing prowess because I was fortunate to come in contact with sound professors who are all out to ensure that you delive world class research material.
He added, “though getting education from a private university wasn’t an easy thing, I am glad that I did. The course was completed within the stipulated time because we were motivated to be serious and conscious of the requirements and deadline. I’m proud to say I am a Ph.D holder and can defend my thesis anywhere in the world. Though the convocation was delayed since 2022 till 2025, it was joy that it finally came.”
Dr. Agege expressed his appreciation to his lecturers, friends, family and all those who in one way or the other made the route to coming out of the university with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) a success.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state.
Dr. Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege was among the graduates bagging Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)in Public and Community Health with specialization in Maternal and Child Health 2022 academic session.
The conferment took place during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) academic sessions convocation ceremony at Amai Campus in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori thanked the university for the recognition, adding that the honour was a motivation and a challenge to press forward in his vision to advance Delta State through his M.O.R.E Agenda.
According to him, “our administration’s M-O-R-E agenda is a policy document that embodies priorities for sustainable social and economic development.
“This, we hope to achieve through infrastructural renewal, comprehensive programmes of youth training, development and empowerment and the creation of a conducive business and investment environment for local and foreign direct investments”
Governor Oborevwori commended the academic and non-academic staff of the university for their sacrifice, commitment and contributions to building the citadel of learning and urged the graduating students to put to work what they had learnt from the institution.
“Today, the university has certified that you have acquired the requisite knowledge of your fields, analytical abilities, self-awareness and the skills that the university degree implies.
“I want to believe that you have also imbibed the values that this university represents, values of hard work, discipline, innovation, honesty and accountability.
“As you step out into the world today, you must be ready to embrace change, because we are living in a world of rapid changes. Change can be unsettling. It can create great tension, anxiety, and uncertainty.
In his remarks, the Chancellor of the University, HRM King Alfred Diete-Spiff, said Novena University was a big lesson for the Nigerian state exemplified by dint of hard work of the Pro-Chancellor providing positive change in his immediate community and Nigeria as one of the leading private universities in Nigeria.
He challenged Nigerian leaders to work with vision, sincerity and conscience in building a better Nigeria.
The Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University, Chuks Ochonogor, said the ceremony was a testament to 20 years impactful service to the people, adding that the university had enhanced the economy of the host communities by creating employments and profitable economic activities for the self-employed as well as contractors, traders and landlords.
Welcoming guests earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Godwin Nduka said the university ‘stands out’ as the very first private university in Delta State.
He said the university boasts of great diversity with the current Vice-Chancellor being the first Deltan to become head of the institution since inception twenty years ago.
In his comments, Dr. Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Public and Community Health with specialization in Maternal and Child Health 2022 academic session gave God the glory for seeing him through.
According to Dr. Agege, ‘the journey to obtaining Ph.D in Novena University was Herculean and bumpy but it was worth the stress and sweat. Obtaining my Masters and Ph.D in the same University really added value to my research capabilities. It laid a solid foundation to my writing prowess because I was fortunate to come in contact with sound professors who are all out to ensure that you delive world class research material.
He added, “though getting education from a private university wasn’t an easy thing, I am glad that I did. The course was completed within the stipulated time because we were motivated to be serious and conscious of the requirements and deadline. I’m proud to say I am a Ph.D holder and can defend my thesis anywhere in the world. Though the convocation was delayed since 2022 till 2025, it was joy that it finally came.”
Dr. Agege expressed his appreciation to his lecturers, friends, family and all those who in one way or the other made the route to coming out of the university with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) a success.
