Cross River: Women Lead First Class Graduates In First Private University

Two of these young women, Miss Yeneochia Agbor, a graduate of Microbiology obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average, CGPA, of 4.92, while Miss Edidiong Edet, a political science major had a CGPA of 4.73 to lead the pack of 18 First Class graduates.

The two most outstanding women were honoured by the university at the maiden convocation ceremony held within the institutions premises in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River southern senatorial district.

Speaking during separate interviews, Agbor and Edet expressed gratitude to the almighty and attributed the feat achieved to hardwork, focus and perseverance.

Agbor stated, “what really helped me was being focused and hardwork, perseverance, a positive mindset and determination to be the best despite challenges, which also helped me to develop strength to fulfill my purpose. 

“I will advise those we have left behind to find their purpose because purpose allows you direct your thoughts and actions. When a person has purpose it is easier to do away with all the distractions because of the goal before you. It is always very hard to be focused when a person does not have a purpose,” she stated.

In a remark, the Chancellor of the university, Sir Arthur Archibong commended the 240 students, who successfully completed their first degree programmes for the achievements.

Archibong, who described the investment made in education as timeless, fulfilling, noble and morally worthy, urged the young people to utilize the experience gathered as a major tool for individual development and for the transformation of the Nigerian society.

He urged the graduates to be prepared for the challenges ahead and through the knowledge acquired contribute to the growth of the country saying “the world is a sausage factory; it is messy to say the least. So, roll up your sleeves and help clean this mess. According to Nelson Mandela, education is the most powerful tool, which can be used to change the world. You have been equipped and as such have what it takes to make the difference.”

Archibong advised the undergraduates to work harder, shun vices and distractions, warning that the management would not tolerate unruly students, use of illicit drugs and any form of gangsterism otherwise called cultism.

Announcing the various grades of degrees, the Vice Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University, Professor Ani Nkang said “the various categories of the 240 graduates are as follows: 18 students merit first class, 115 earned second class upper division, while 91 graduates made second class lower division and 161 received third class grades.”