Anniversary
By Correspondent
The Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole, says the institution has continued to record steady growth in academic excellence, research and infrastructure since its establishment in 2019.
Kolawole said this at the University’s 7th Founder’s Day Anniversary held at its Celebration Arena, City Campus, Yaba.
The ceremony, which was well attended by clergy men, members of the Trinity University Governing Council, parents and students including alumni, had the theme, “Hitherto, the Lord has Helped Us”.
He described the anniversary as a moment of gratitude, reflection and renewed commitment to the university’s founding vision.
According to Kolawole, the theme of the celebration reflects the institution’s journey and God’s faithfulness through its years of growth and development.
“From our humble beginnings to present achievements, we have witnessed divine help, favour and provision sustaining Trinity University’s vision of academic excellence, character formation and service,” he said.
The vice-chancellor said the institution had successfully conducted eight matriculation ceremonies and four convocations, while also expanding academic programmes, strengthening faculty and upgrading facilities.
”Our student population keeps increasing steadily, research output continues improving, while graduates of Trinity University are making impacts locally and internationally across diverse professional fields,” he said.
Kolawole added that the university recently produced its first professor, Prof. Modupeade Adetunji, a professor of Food Microbiology and Mycotoxicology, describing the feat as proof of the institution’s growing academic reputation.
Chairman of the occasion, Taiwo Adelakun enjoined Trinity University not to despise its humble beginning, noting that gratitude, vision and consistency had sustained its remarkable growth over the years.
Adelakun, the Presiding Bishop of Victory International Church, urged students to embrace thanksgiving, remain grateful to God, avoid unhealthy competition and prioritise building sound minds over physical structures.
“Make thanksgiving your lifestyle. Trinity University grew from few students to over 2,000 today. Be grateful to God always, avoid competition and focus on building your mind.
“You might not be where you want to be. But you cannot disprove the fact that you are not where you used to be. And for that reason, God must be thanked,” he added.
In his remark, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University, Mr Samuel Olatunji, said Trinity University emerged from concerns over declining educational standards, insecurity and moral decay.
He stressed the need to preserve discipline, quality learning and godly upbringing.
Olatunji said: “We were deeply concerned about declining educational quality, school safety and moral values, prompting our resolve to build an institution preserving discipline, excellence and godly upbringing for children.”
He urged the university community to remain united, deliberate and committed to building a Christ-centred institution distinguished by integrity, righteousness, strong morality and positive societal transformation.
“We owe God Almighty an institution founded on dignity, righteousness and difference, where values, morality and societal impact reflect deliberate commitment to Christ-centred education and purposeful leadership.”
The Pro-Chancellor encouraged students to embrace righteousness and renewed commitment to God, expressing hope that its alumni would become outstanding references through excellence, integrity and impactful contributions to society.
“Start anew with God in righteousness, so Trinity University alumni will become shining references in society, recognised everywhere for excellence, integrity and meaningful contributions to human development,” he added.
