Daud Olatunji
The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has dismissed claims that private universities indiscriminately award First Class degrees without merit.
Speaking at the university’s annual end-of-year gathering for journalists on Saturday, Prof. Tayo described the allegation as unfounded, asserting that all First Class graduates from Babcock earned their honours through hard work and dedication.
“God has been so good to Babcock University. Of the 100 students we sent to the Law School last year, 22 graduated with First Class honours.
Some even left the university with Second Class Upper degrees but achieved First Class at the Law School,” he said.
He further highlighted the achievements of Babcock graduates internationally, noting that many of the institution’s alumni were excelling in prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, and Harvard.
“Last year, about 12 of our alumni were in one LLM class at a university in Canada.
The list of their achievements is endless, and we are determined to maintain these standards, by God’s grace,” he added.
Prof. Tayo also praised journalists for their contributions to societal development, acknowledging their influence in shaping public policy.
He cited examples such as their role in reversing the government’s decision on the minimum age for university admission and advocating against exorbitant electricity bills for higher institutions.
“During the debate on whether the minimum age for university admission should be 16 or 18, journalists played a crucial role with various reports and editorials, which eventually led to the government reversing its decision,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor also commended journalists for their vocal stance on the Federal Government’s tax reform policies and their impact on the education sector, describing their efforts as instrumental in fostering national progress.
Prof. Tayo called on the Federal Government to extend electricity subsidies to private universities, lamenting the institution’s high electricity costs despite its investment in solar-powered streetlights.
“Despite these investments, we still spend between N250 million and N300 million monthly on electricity,” he revealed.
Reflecting on the university’s achievements, Prof. Tayo highlighted milestones such as the establishment of a cutting-edge entrepreneurship training centre in Ekiti State, the Babcock Business School in Lagos, and the launch of the Centre for Open Distance Learning.
“These achievements underscore our commitment to providing world-class education and fostering innovation,” he said.
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