Jawondo counsels students on timely completion of programme

The Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ibrahim Jawondo, has enjoined the new students of the Centre to be serious with their studies in order to round off their programmes at the appropriate time.

            Prof Jawondo said this while speaking at the 2024 edition of the annual orientation programme organised  by the Association of Peace and Strategic Studies (ASPASS), University of Ilorin, penultimate Tuesday (March 4, 2024) with the theme “Navigating Peace Studies: Tips and Guidance”.

The Director noted that relevant facilities have been provided by the Centre to aid their acquisition of knowledge.

 He also disclosed that the “Better Life Foundation” instituted by the former First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Maryam Babangida, has promised a prize for the best graduating Students of Peace Studies.

In his lecture on the topic, “Becoming Familiar with the New Environment”, Dr S. Raji congratulated the new students for being lucky among the pools of applicants who sought admission into the Centre. He thereafter lectured them on what would be expected of them during their postgraduate programme.

A Non Governmental Organisation, the ‘UN-POLAC FOUNDATION ‘ which sent a delegation led by Rev. Dr Ibitoye to the event, appreciated the Centre for allowing them to attend the orientation programme and expressed the desire to collaborate with the Centre.

Earlier in his welcome address, the President of the Association, Comrade Oguntade Oluwole Thomas, advised the students to embrace relentless curiosity as he admonished the new students to forge connections with their peers and mentors and to also collaborate, share ideas and cultivate a supporting academic environment.

While delivering her closing remarks, the Vice President of the Association, Comrade Abidemi Iluromi, eulogised the Director for his constant and fatherly support at all times. He also praised the staff members of the Centre for their open door policy and support.